How to clear cookies and cache of my browser?
A hard refresh clears your browser cookies and cache for a specific web page, which forces it to load the most recent version of that page. This can help resolve problems like broken layouts or dysfunctional features.
Here's how you can clear cookies and cache through a hard refresh on your browser:
Google Chrome
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Windows users: hold down Ctrl and then press F5 on your keyboard
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Mac users: hold down Cmd and Shift and then press R on your keyboard
Firefox
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Windows users: hold down Ctrl and then press F5 on your keyboard
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Mac users: hold down Cmd and Shift and then press R on your keyboard
Safari (Mac)
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Go to Safari > Empty Cache, or hit Opt + Cmd + E
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To refresh, click the refresh button on the address bar or press Cmd + R
Internet Explorer/Microsoft Edge (Windows)
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Hold down Ctrl and then press F5 on your keyboard