Clearing your cache on LinkedIn is a simple process that can help optimize your experience on the platform. LinkedIn stores certain data locally on your device in order to load pages faster, but over time this can lead to performance issues as the cache builds up. Clearing your LinkedIn cache allows you to delete this temporary data so that pages will load fresh. There are a few different ways to clear the LinkedIn cache depending on what device and browser you use. The steps below will walk through how to clear cache on both desktop and mobile.
Clearing Cache on LinkedIn Desktop
If you primarily use LinkedIn on a desktop computer, clearing your cache is a straightforward process. Here are the steps:
- Open your preferred web browser on your desktop. This could be Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, or another browser.
- Click on the three dots or three line “hamburger” icon in the top right corner to open settings.
- Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear Browsing Data. (For Safari it’s Safari > Clear History and Website Data)
- Make sure Cached Images and Files is selected.
- Change the time range to All Time.
- Click Clear Data or Clear History Now. This will delete all cached LinkedIn data.
That’s all there is to it! Now when you go back to LinkedIn, pages will load fresh without any cached images or files. We recommend clearing your cache about once per month to keep performance optimized.
Clearing Cache on the LinkedIn Mobile App
If you mainly browse LinkedIn on your iPhone, Android, or other mobile device, you’ll want to clear cache and data directly within the LinkedIn mobile app. Here’s how:
- Open the LinkedIn app on your device.
- Tap on your profile icon in the top left corner.
- Go to Settings.
- Scroll down and tap Clear Cache and Clear Data.
- Confirm that you want to clear the cache and data.
The LinkedIn app will close and restart. When it reopens, your cache will be cleared. Make sure to do this occasionally to keep the app performing well.
Does Clearing Cache Also Clear Your History?
When you clear the cache on LinkedIn, it only deletes temporary internet files stored locally on your device. It does not delete your LinkedIn browsing history or any other personal data. Your profile, connections, messages, searches, feed posts, and all other account details will remain intact.
Clearing your full browsing history is a separate process that can be done within your browser or mobile app settings. But typically this is not necessary just to clear the LinkedIn cache.
How Often Should You Clear Cache on LinkedIn?
We recommend clearing your LinkedIn cache about once every month. Doing it more frequently than that is not necessary for most users. Here are some guidelines on cache clearing frequency:
- Once a month – Clear cache if you use LinkedIn regularly. This will keep performance optimal.
- Once every 3 months – If you only use LinkedIn infrequently, a quarterly cache clear is fine.
- After major software updates – Clear cache if you update your operating system, browser, LinkedIn app, or other relevant software.
- If you notice performance issues – Clearing cache can sometimes resolve problems with slow page loads or glitches.
Beyond that, there is no need to proactively clear your LinkedIn cache more than once a month. Doing it very frequently can actually have a minor negative performance impact.
Does Clearing Cache Log You Out of LinkedIn?
No, clearing your LinkedIn cache does not log you out of your account or require you to sign in again. Since it is only deleting temporary internet files, it does not impact your actual account login status.
Here is a quick summary:
- Clearing cache – Does not log you out of LinkedIn.
- Clearing history – Does not log you out.
- Clearing cookies – Will log you out.
So you can clear cache without worry that you’ll be logged out. Cookies are a different story. Clearing cookies will erase your logged in status on LinkedIn and other websites.
Troubleshooting LinkedIn Caching Issues
In some cases, clearing your cache may help resolve specific performance problems you’re noticing on LinkedIn:
- Slow page loads – A full cache can slow things down as LinkedIn has to sift through more temporary data. Clearing it can speed up page loads.
- Glitches or visual bugs – Outdated cached files can sometimes cause display issues. Refreshing the cache often remedies glitches.
- Outdated information – If your LinkedIn feed seems to be surface old, stale content, clearing cache forces it to grab the latest info.
Here are some other tips for troubleshooting cache issues:
- Clear browser cookies – This goes hand-in-hand with clearing cache and can fix other problems.
- Use private browsing – Browse LinkedIn in a private/incognito window, which doesn’t use any cache.
- Update your browser and LinkedIn app – Make sure you’re running the latest software versions.
- Check internet connectivity – Problems could stem from your network rather than cache.
- Restart your device – Rebooting your computer or mobile device often helps.
Keep in mind that there are also factors outside of your control that can sometimes cause performance issues on LinkedIn, such as server problems on their end. But clearing your cache is an easy first step to try.
Conclusion
Clearing your LinkedIn cache is a quick and straightforward way to keep the platform running smoothly. It frees up storage space, eliminates outdated files, and forces LinkedIn to re-load the latest versions of pages. Make sure to clear cache about once a month, especially if you notice performance problems.
On desktop, use your browser’s clear data function within settings. On mobile, go through the LinkedIn app’s settings to wipe the cache. In both cases the process only takes a few seconds. More frequent clearing usually isn’t necessary for the average user. And clearing the cache won’t affect your login status or LinkedIn data.
Combined with periodically clearing browser cookies, refreshing your LinkedIn cache is web maintenance that can optimize speed and prevent glitches. Don’t let your cache get too clogged up!