Tutorial - Clear Firefox Browser Cache

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Available to

Faculty, Staff, Students

Overview

Screen shots from Firefox version 137.01.1 (April 2025)

Please note:

  • To clear cache from a mobile device, open Settings, then Data Management. Choose the data type to clear, then click the Clear Private Data link.
  • For faculty/staff who have migrated their ECU-managed Windows computer to Windows 11, downloads for browsers are found in the Company Portal.
  • You may wish to set Firefox to delete cookies and site data each time you close the browser. 

Step 1

From the Firefox browser window, click the menu icon (upper right). 
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Step 2

Click the Privacy & Security link. The Browser Privacy page opens in another tab. 

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Step 3

Scroll down to Cookies and Site Data. Click Clear Data... The Clear browsing data and cookies dialog box opens. 

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Step 4

Choose the items to delete and the time period. You can set the browser to clear all cache each time you close the browser. 

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