How to clear Internet Files in Safari for macOS

Description: This article will show you the general steps to clear any internet files, such as cache files, cookies, and similar internet files, from Safari in macOS.

Q: How can I delete browsing history from Safari?
A: With Safari open, choose Safari on the menu bar at the top, then select Clear History. Select the amount of time you wish to delete history for, then choose Clear History.

Q: How can I delete cookies in Safari?
A: Open the Safari menu on the top bar and then go to Preferences.
Preferences
Under Preferences, select the Privacy tab and select Manage Website Data.
Manage Website Data
On the menu that comes up you can select any cookies and selectively delete cookies with Remove or you can delete everything with Remove All. When finished choose Done.
Remove

Q: How can I delete cached internet files in Safari?
A: Open Library under the Go menu. If you cannot find it there, you can go to Help and search for Library.
Library
In the Libraries folder, open the Caches folder.
Caches
From here you can select any or all folders for cached files and delete them. Highlight what you want to remove and then Option and click. From here, select Move to Trash.
Move to Trash

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