How to Clear Cache for One Site in Microsoft Edge

Removing a single site’s stored data can help when a page keeps showing outdated content, behaves incorrectly, or fails to load after an update. Depending on Edge’s current version and the site, the entry may include cookies, cached files, and other site data. Removing it can sign you out or reset preferences for that site, but it does not erase data for every website.

You do not need to clear all browsing history for this task. Edge’s menu names and layout can differ slightly by version, operating system, or managed-device settings; if a label is different, use the settings search box to look for “site data” or “cookies.”

What You’ll Need

Microsoft Edge installed and open on the device where the site’s data is stored.
The site’s web address or name, so you can identify the correct entry.
Access to Edge settings. If a workplace or school manages the browser, some controls may be restricted.

Step-by-Step

Open Edge settings. Select the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner of the browser, then choose Settings. You can also enter edge://settings in the address bar and press Enter. Menu names and paths may vary slightly by version.
Find the site-data controls. In Settings, open Cookies and site permissions, then look for Manage and delete cookies and site data or a similarly named option. If you do not see it, type site data or cookies in the Settings search box.
Open the stored-data list. Choose the option to see all cookies and site data, such as See all cookies and site data. Edge may organize this list alphabetically or provide a search field. This is the list of data saved by websites in the browser profile.
Search for the site. Enter its domain, such as example.com, rather than a full page address with a long path. Look through the results and check the domain carefully. A site may use more than one related domain, and similarly named domains can belong to different services.
Remove only the matching entry. Use the trash-can, remove, or delete control beside the site entry. If Edge displays a confirmation, review it and confirm that you are removing data for the intended site only. Avoid buttons labeled to clear all cookies, all site data, or all browsing data.
Check for related entries if needed. If the site still behaves as before, search for its exact domain and any clearly related subdomain or service domain it uses. Remove another entry only when you recognize it as part of the site; deleting unrelated entries can sign you out of other services or reset their preferences.
Reload the website. Return to the site and refresh the page. If it remains open in a tab, close and reopen that tab. Sign in again if asked, and check whether the page now loads or displays current content.

Some Edge versions also let you remove cookies for the currently open site from the address-bar site-information controls. That route can be convenient, but use the Settings list when you want to inspect the matching stored-data entries before deleting them.

Common Mistakes

Clearing everything by accident: “Clear browsing data” can remove data for many sites. Do not select it for a one-site cleanup unless you deliberately want a broader reset.
Deleting the wrong domain: A company may run several websites with similar names. Match the domain exactly, and do not assume every result containing the same word is connected.
Expecting a guaranteed fix: Site data is only one possible cause of a problem. An extension, network issue, account setting, or problem with the website itself may be responsible.
Confusing cache with cookies: Browsers often show cookies and other site data together. Removing a site’s entry may clear more than temporary images and files, including information that keeps you signed in.
Leaving the site open: A page already loaded in a tab may continue showing old content. Reload it after removal, or close and reopen the tab.

Tips

Try a normal refresh first. If the page is still stale, a forced refresh may make Edge request page files again, though the shortcut can vary by device. This does not necessarily remove cookies or other stored site data.
Before deleting an entry, note that you may need to sign in again and reselect the site’s preferences, such as language or display settings.
If Edge has multiple profiles, make sure you are changing data in the profile where the problem occurs. Each profile can have its own cookies and site data.
Remove only data you can identify. A web app may rely on a related domain for sign-in or content, so deleting unfamiliar entries can cause extra sign-in prompts.
On a shared device, avoid removing another person’s profile data. If you are unsure which profile is active, check the profile icon before changing settings.

Troubleshooting

The site does not appear in the list: Check the spelling and search for the main domain without “https://” or a page path. Visit the site once, then reopen the list. It may store data under a subdomain or a related service domain instead of the address you first tried.

The page still looks outdated: Reload the page, close and reopen its tab, and check that you removed the entry in the correct Edge profile. You can also test the page in an InPrivate window to see whether the issue differs there; private browsing is a comparison, not a substitute for fixing the normal profile.

You are still signed in: The site may use another domain for sign-in, or its session may be maintained elsewhere. Search for a related domain you recognize and remove it only if you are comfortable signing out. Some websites also restore sessions through account settings or another device.

The delete control is unavailable: Confirm Edge is up to date and that you have permission to change browser settings. A work or school administrator may manage the browser. If the control remains unavailable, contact the device administrator rather than trying to bypass the restriction.

Settings look different: Use the Settings search box for “cookies” or “site data.” The exact wording and arrangement can change between Edge versions and platforms, but the goal is to locate the stored-data list and remove the individual site, not all browsing data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I clear cache for one website without clearing all browsing data?

Yes. Find the website in Edge’s list of stored cookies and site data and remove only its entry. Check the domain before confirming so you do not clear data for other sites.

Will clearing one site’s data log me out?

It can. Cookies often store sign-in sessions, and removing a site’s data may also reset preferences or local information. Be ready to sign in again.

Does this remove the site from my history?

No. Removing stored site data is separate from deleting browsing history. The site can remain in your history unless you remove that history separately.

Will the website know I cleared its data?

Clearing browser-stored data does not send a special notice to the site. However, the next visit may look like a new session, and the site may ask you to sign in or set preferences again.

Is clearing one site’s data the same as clearing its cache?

Not always. Edge may group cached files with cookies and other site data, and removing an entry can affect more than temporary files. Read the confirmation and expect that site preferences or sign-in state may be removed.

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