How to clear your browsers Cache, Cookies and History.

deanljbirch

On some occasions you may find that you'll need to clear your browsers Cache, Cookies and History when performing certain actions on your giffgaff account. You may also find that you could be advised to do so by a giffgaff agent or another giffgaff member.

If you're unsure on how to do so, then here's a little guide to help you;

Mobile browsers

Android

Go to Settings and choose Apps or Application Manager.

Swipe to the All tab.

In the list of installed apps, find and tap your web browser. Tap Clear Data and then Clear Cache.

Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Chrome for Android

Touch Chrome menu > Settings.

Touch (Advanced) Privacy.

Touch Clear browsing data.

Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Safari (Apple iOS)

The following steps apply to the newest version of Mobile Safari for iOS. If you need instructions for older versions, you might find them in Apple Support's Safari web settings on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Open your Settings app.

Tap Safari.

Tap Clear History and Website Data and confirm.

Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Chrome for iOS

Touch Chrome menu > Settings.

Touch Privacy.

Choose the data type you want to clear.

Touch Clear.

Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Desktop browsers

Chrome

In the browser bar, enter:

chrome://settings/clearBrowserData

Select the following:

Browsing history

Download history

Cookies and other site and plug-in data

Cached images and files

From the Obliterate the following items from: drop-down menu, you can choose the period of time for which you want to clear cached information. To clear your entire cache, select the beginning of time.

Click Clear browsing data.

Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Firefox

From the History menu, select Clear Recent History.

If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to make it visible.

From the Time range to clear: drop-down menu, select the desired range; to clear your entire cache, select Everything.

Next to "Details", click the down arrow to choose which elements of the history to clear; to clear your entire cache, select all items.

Click Clear Now.

Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Microsoft Edge

In the top right, click the Hub icon (looks like three horizontal lines).

Click the History icon, and then select Clear all history.

Select Browsing history, then Cookies and saved website data, and then Cached data and files. Click Clear.

After the "All Clear!" message appears, exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

If you want to know how to do this with other browsers, please comment below.

All the best,

Deano

dalan

Well done. Very helpful.

bobrobinson

Some great imfo there @deanljbirch. And helpfull for all users. So well done for that.

All the best Bob

django21

Nice guide, thx

premierphotosuk

Well done @deanljbirch for putting up this useful guide, it's nice to see members getting involved with creating useful information. 😉

tids

Credit to you for your helpful advice

07_03_1958

Every step followed,Passport -line 1-refuses to accept 44 digit entry..red script contradicts entry,leaving me in limbo.

ungourin

a good clean up is always good

annw54

Sadly this option is greyed out

sibtahmed

Good tips.

c_lockett

Good tip indeed. I’ve been wondering how to do this for a while. But I’m abit worried it might log me out off all the sites I use. Amazon and Ebay etc? for example.

sheppola

@c_lockett

@c_lockett wrote:

Good tip indeed. I’ve been wondering how to do this for a while. But I’m abit worried it might log me out off all the sites I use. Amazon and Ebay etc? for example.

Normally it will but it's not an issue if the Browser you use offered to save your passwords/login details.This will mean you can just log back in quickly.I clear my caches on a regular basis.On my PC I use the free version of Ccleaner which also has options to keep cookies from sites and then I don't even need to log back in to those sites.

roise05

Good guidance and info.

itzyourboytank

Thanks

alexmccarthy1212

It may be better to write it down, if you computer is hacked people can get access to your passwords All the best

pinkunykorn

A very helpful post. Thanks for sharing.

leeon1988

Thank you! 🙂

davidevans0000

cheers @deanljbirch.