There are many reasons to clear the Discord cache from your device. One of the most common reasons is to free up storage space and restart apps. Whatever your reason, in this article we will show you how to clear the Discord cache on any device.
Well, if you are an avid Discord user, you may have large cache files lying around and taking up your file space. Freeing it up allows you to make efficient use of the space, for example by installing more apps.
Note: We are running OnePlus 7T (Android 12) and iPhone 12 (iOS 16.1) for the steps in this article. So the steps may be slightly different if you are using another Android device or iOS version.
How to Clear Discord Cache on Android
Clearing the Discord cache on Android is simple and relatively straightforward. The steps are similar for any apps you install on your Android device.
Step 1: On your Android device, go to your phone settings.
Step 2: Scroll down to find ‘Apps and notifications’ and tap it.
Step 3: Under Recently Opened Apps, tap the ‘View All Apps’ option.
Step 4: Scroll down to find Discord and tap on it.
Step 5: Go to ‘Storage & cache’ and tap on Clear cache.
That’s it. You have cleared the cache on Discord. If you are not an Android user but an iPhone user, skip to the next section.
How to Clear Cache on Discord Using iPhone
The process of clearing cache on iPhone is a bit different. There are two ways to do this: uninstall the app to clear Discord’s cache, or clear the cache using Discord’s in-app options. We’ll start with the most common way to do it.
Method 1: Clear Discord Cache Using iOS Settings
In a way, you will remove the app from your phone. Go through the steps below before doing them. Let’s get started.
Step 1: On your iPhone, go to the Settings menu.
Step 2: Go to General and click on iPhone Storage.
Step 3: Now, scroll down to find the Discord app and tap on it.
Step 4: Select ‘Delete App’ and then click ‘Delete App’ again to confirm your choice.
Your go. All your Discord cache data will be deleted. However, if you want to use Discord, you must reinstall it from the App Store. You can check the alternative option in the app. Read on.
Method 2: Clear Discord Cache Using In-App Settings on iPhone
The steps in this method are clear and simple. However, keep in mind that not all apps offer the option to clear the cache within the app; sometimes you may have to resort to Method 1.
Step 1: Open Discord and click on your profile icon.
Step 2: Now, scroll to the bottom of the screen to find Clear Caches. Touch it.
Your go. You’ve cleared the Discord cache without going through the grueling process of deleting and reinstalling apps.
How to Clear Discord Cache on Windows
If you’re someone who likes to run Discord on the web to connect with the gaming community, you don’t have to worry about clearing Discord’s cache. However, if you are using the desktop client, you may have to do so because it saves all images, GIFs, and videos from the server and friends you have connected to. Let’s start with the steps.
Step 1: Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type Data management programand then click Open.
Step 2: In the address bar, enter the address below.
C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming
Note: Replace Username with your PC username.
Step 3: In the AppData window, open the Discord folder.
Step 4: In the Discord folder, you will find folders named Cache, Code Cache and GPUCache. Select all three folders with the Command key and click ‘Shift+Delete’ on your keyboard.
Your go. You have successfully cleared the Discord cache from your Windows PC. Please note that you need to delete files permanently (i.e. delete them from the Recycle Bin) to free up space. What if you’re running the Discord desktop client on your Mac? Yes, keep reading.
How to Clear Cache on a Mac
The steps are pretty much the same as in Windows; however, the file location and how the steps are taken are a bit different. Follow the steps below.
Step 1: Open Finder and click Go.
Step 2: Select the ‘Go to Folder’ option from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Enter the address mentioned below in the text box and click Go.
~/Library/Application Support/discord/
Step 4: In the Discord folder, select the folders named Cache, Code Cache and GPUCache, and then press ‘Command + Delete’ on your keyboard.
Your go. You’ve cleared the Discord cache from your Mac and you’re good to go. Also, check out the FAQ section below if you have any questions.
FAQ about clearing Discord Cache
1. Is it possible to delete cache files?
Yes, you can clear cache data from time to time. Clearing cache files helps keep things clean and smooth.
2. What happens when the buffer is full?
When the cache is full, the efficiency of the system or software will drop drastically. You should clean the cache for optimal performance.
3. What is the purpose of cache?
The cache file is mainly used to speed up data retrieval by reducing the number of storage hits. As a result, the process is accelerated and the data flow becomes smoother.
4. Does Discord automatically clear cache?
Yes and no. If you are using Discord web, the cache will be cleared as part of the browser cache. However, if you’re using Discord’s native app, you’ll need to manually clear the cache.
Clean Discord Cache
Now that you know how to clear the cache on Discord, it will be easy for you to clear junk cache files and save some storage space for something productive. In case the app doesn’t work well after clearing the cache, you’d better restart the Discord app to resolve the issue.
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