How to Delete the Cache on Mozilla Firefox

Load the latest data by clearing your cache.

Mozilla Firefox maintains a browser cache of your recently opened or downloaded items. Saving items in a cache enables you to reload these items faster, but to load the most recent object or Web page, you need to clear the cache. A clean cache also helps to conserve the space used on your computer. Firefox provides a tool to enable you to delete the existing cache.

Instructions

1. Launch the Mozilla Firefox browser.

2. Click on "Tools" from the top menu. Then click "Clear Recent History."

3. Click the "Time range to clear" drop-down option and choose the time frame you want to use for clearing your cache; for instance, "Today" or "Last Hour."

4. Click the arrow icon next to "Details" if necessary, to show the options. Check the "Cache" box. Press the "Clear Now" button.

Tips & Warnings

• You can customize how Firefox automatically handles your cache. Select the "Tools" menu and click "Options." Click the "Privacy" tab. Set the "Firefox will" drop-down menu to "Never remember History" or "Use custom settings for history." For this last option, choose your preferences; for example, check or uncheck "remember download history."

Resources

• Mozilla: Mozilla Firefox