Clearing Your Cache & Cookies In Your Browser
Sometimes, when a website (like the Myn Portal) isn’t working properly — maybe it’s slow, not loading right, or showing old information — the problem could be with your browser’s cookies or cache.
This guide will explain what these are, why they matter, and how to fix common issues.
🍪 What Are Cookies?
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Cookies are tiny files saved by websites on your computer.
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They remember things like:
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Your login details
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What pages you visited
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Your preferences (like language or theme)
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Example: When a website remembers your username — that’s a cookie at work.
🧠 What Is Cache?
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Cache is your browser’s memory for storing website parts (like images or buttons).
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It helps pages load faster when you visit them again.
Example: If a logo loads quickly on a site you’ve visited before, it’s probably coming from the cache.
❓ Why Should You Clear Cache and Cookies?
Clearing cache and cookies can fix issues like:
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Web pages not displaying correctly
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A site showing old information
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Slow performance or pages not loading at all
It’s a good first step when something on a website isn’t working right.
🔔 Note: Clearing cookies will sign you out of websites, and they may load a bit slower the first time after clearing.
🧼 How to Clear Cache and Cookies (Step-by-Step)
Choose your browser below for instructions:
Each link will take you to simple steps for that browser. If you're unsure which one you use, look at the icon you click to open the internet — that's your browser.
🚪 Quick Tip: Use Private or Incognito Mode
If you're having trouble with a website and don’t want to clear your data yet, try this:
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Open a private browsing window (called "Incognito" in Chrome).
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Visit the website there.
This mode doesn’t use stored cookies, cache, or extensions, so it can help figure out if that’s the problem.
How to open a private/incognito window:
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Chrome: Press
Ctrl + Shift + N
(Windows) orCommand + Shift + N
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Firefox/Edge: Press
Ctrl + Shift + P
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Safari: Press
Command + Shift + N
✅ In Summary
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Cookies remember your info.
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Cache helps pages load faster.
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Clearing them can fix website issues like slow speed or weird layouts.
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Try private mode to test before clearing everything.
By managing your browser’s stored data, you can keep the Myn Portal (and other websites) running smoothly!