Solving Website Problems by Clearing Cache & Cookies
When websites misbehave – loading incorrectly, showing outdated information, or failing logins – one of the most common and effective troubleshooting steps is to clear your browser's cache and cookies.
Bypass DNS Caching
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What are Cache and Cookies?
- Cache: Your browser temporarily stores parts of websites you visit (like images and scripts). This speeds up loading times on subsequent visits.
- Cookies: Small files websites store to remember information about you, like login status, site preferences, and shopping cart items.
Why Clearing Them Helps
- Outdated Cache: If a website updates its design, your browser might load old files from the cache, causing broken layouts.
- Login/Session Issues: Old or invalid cookies can prevent you from logging in.
- Redirect Loops: Old redirect information stored in cookies can contribute to
ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS.
Quick Refresh (Hard Refresh)
Before clearing everything, try a "hard refresh" to bypass the cache for the current page:
- Windows/Linux: Ctrl + F5 or Ctrl + Shift + R
- macOS: Cmd + Shift + R