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How to Clear Cache and Cookies in Firefox on Web, iPhone and Android
Firefox competes with Google Chrome and Safari in terms of browsing experience and features. However, regardless of the browser you use, it’s important to clear cache and cookies for improved performance. Clearing cache and cookies in Firefox differs from refreshing the browser. If you are a Firefox user, we will guide you on how to clear cache and cookies on the web, iPhone, and Android.
Clear Cache and Cookies in Firefox on Mac and Windows
Let’s start with the steps to clear cache and cookies in Firefox for Mac and Windows users. Do note that after clearing the cache and cookies, you will have to log in to your websites again on Firefox.
Here are the steps which remain the same for both Mac and Windows users.
Step 1: Open the Firefox browser on your Mac or Windows PC.
Step 2: Click the hamburger menu icon in the top-right corner.
Step 3: Select Settings.
Step 4: Select Privacy and Security from the left menu.
Step 5: Scroll down on the right side and find ‘Cookies and Site Data’ section.
Step 6: Click the Clear Data button.
Step 7: When a window pops up, click Clear again to confirm.
Bonus Tip – Clear Cookies for Specific Websites on Firefox
If you don’t want to clear cookies and site data for your entire browsing history on Firefox, follow these steps. They are the same for both Mac and Windows users.
1. Open the Firefox browser on your Mac or Windows PC.
2. Click the Hamburger Menu icon in the top-right corner.
3. Select Settings from the list of options.
Step 4: Select Privacy and Security from the menu.
Scroll down on the right side and find Cookies and Site Data.
Step 6: Click Manage Data.
Step 7: Select the website to delete its data.
Step 8: Click Remove Selected at the bottom-left corner.
Step 9: Click Save Changes in the bottom-right corner.
If you have a Windows PC, you can also read our post if Firefox Add-ons are not working.
Clear Cache and Cookies in Firefox on iPhone
The Firefox browser on your iPhone can sync browsing history, saved passwords, and more. To clear the cache and cookies in Firefox on your iPhone, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Firefox on your iPhone.
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Step 2: Tap the hamburger menu icon at the bottom-right corner.
Step 3: Select Settings at the bottom of the options list.
Step 4: Scroll down and tap on Data Management.
Step 5: Activate the toggles for Cache and Cookies.
Step 6: Tap ‘Clear Private Data’.
Bonus Tip – Clear Cookies for Specific Websites on Firefox on iPhone
Here are the steps to delete website data in Firefox on your iPhone.
Step 1: Open Firefox on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap the hamburger menu icon at the bottom-right corner.
Step 3: Select Settings at the bottom from the list of options.
Step 4: Scroll down and tap Data Management.
Step 5: Tap on ‘Web Site Data.’
Step 6: Tap on the Search Bar or select the data you want to delete.
Step 6: Tap Clear Items at the bottom.
Clear Cache and Cookies in Firefox on Android
Firefox is a good alternative to Google Chrome for web browsing on your Android phone. If you want to clear cache and cookies in Firefox on your Android phone, follow these steps.
Step 1: Open Firefox on your Android phone.
Step 2: Tap the three dots in the top-right corner.
Step 3: Tap Settings.
Step 4: Scroll down and tap ‘Delete browsing data’ under the ‘Privacy and Security’ section.
Step 5: Check the boxes next to Cookies and Cached images and files.
Step 6: Tap ‘Delete browsing data’ button.
Make Firefox Faster
Cache and cookies in a browser collect browsing preferences and credentials for a faster experience. We recommend clearing the cache and cookies in Firefox regularly. If you use Firefox on your computer or mobile, these steps will help you clear them easily. However, if you use Google Chrome, you can read our post on clearing Cache and Cookies in Chrome. And if you use Safari on your Mac, here’s how to clear Cache and Cookies in Safari.
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