How to Access the Cache in Safari

A Web browser's cache stores information from previously visited websites for future reference and use. If the cache becomes too full or corrupted in some way, it can negatively affect the browser's performance. With the Mac Safari Web browser, you have two options for the browser's cache: you can access and clear the cache from directly within the browser itself, or you can access and view the individual cache files within the OS X Finder in a few simple steps.

Instructions

Access Cache From Within Safari

1. Click the "Finder" icon in the computer's dock, followed by the "Applications" folder icon. Double-click the "Safari" application icon to launch the application.

2. If you want to empty the cache, click the "Safari" tab and select the "Empty Cache..." option from the Safari menu.

3. Click the "Empty" button when prompted to clear the Web browser's cache.

Accessing Individual Cache Files

1. Click the "Finder" icon in the computer's dock and click the name of the user account that contains Safari cache files you want to access.

2. Click the "Library" folder icon, followed by the "Caches" folder icon.

3. Click the "com.apple.Safari" folder icon to view the individual cache files for the Safari browser.