How to clear your browser's cache on a computer

You can clear your cache to delete cookies and website data from your browser. This may help resolve a variety of issues, including trouble when browsing your library website, signing in, or downloading titles.

In Chrome

1. Open the "Clear browsing data" window:
   
   • Windows: Press Ctrl + Shift+ Del.
   • Mac: Press Command + Shift + Del.
     
   • Chromebook: Press Ctrl + Shift + Backspace.
2. Select All time from the drop-down menu.
   
3. Click Clear data.
4. Close and reopen Chrome for the changes to take effect.

In Edge

If you have a keyboard:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Del to open the "Clear browsing data" window.
2. Select All time from the drop-down.
3. Click Clear now to clear your temporary internet files.
4. Close and reopen Edge for the changes to take effect.

If you have a touchscreen and no keyboard:

1. Open the "More actions" drop-down menu (), then tap Settings.
2. Select Privacy, search, and services.
3. Scroll down and tap Choose what to clear under "Clear browsing data."
   
4. Click Clear now.
5. Close and reopen Edge for the changes to take effect.

In Firefox

1. Open the "Clear Recent History" window:
   • Windows: Press Ctrl + Shift + Del.
   • Mac: Press Command + Shift + Del.
2. Select Everything from the drop-down menu.
   
3. Click OK.
4. Close and reopen Firefox for the changes to take effect.

In Safari

1. From the menu bar in Safari, select History, then Clear History from the drop-down menu.
2. Click Clear History.
   
3. Close and reopen Safari for the changes to take effect.