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Troubleshooting: How to Clear the Local and Session Storage for App Issues

ExtendSync Outlook | Fix issues caused by outdated or corrupted cached data

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If ExtendSync is not loading, freezing, stuck on a spinner, or behaving unexpectedly, a quick and effective first step is to clear the add-in’s Local Storage and Session Storage.

This removes stale data and forces Outlook to reload a clean version of the app.

Follow the steps below.


Step 1: Right-Click and Select Inspect

  1. Open the ExtendSync pane in Outlook.

  2. Right-click inside the add-in window.

  3. Select Inspect (this opens the Developer Tools panel).

Step 2: Clear Local Storage & Session Storage

In the web inspector window, navigate to the Application tab. This is where you can manage your app's local storage.


Clear Local Storage

  1. In Developer Tools, go to the Application tab.

  2. Expand Local Storage.

  3. Right-click the ExtendSync entry → Clear.

Clear Session Storage

  1. Expand Session Storage.

  2. Right-click the entry → Clear.

This removes cached settings and data that may be interfering with ExtendSync.

Step 3: Reload the App

  1. Press CTRL + R while Developer Tools is open
    or

  2. Close Outlook completely and reopen it

This reloads ExtendSync with fresh data.

Step 4: Confirm Your Outlook Login

After reloading:

  • Ensure you’re signed into Outlook with your correct work email

  • Then relaunch ExtendSync to check if the issue is resolved


Still Having Issues?

If ExtendSync is still not functioning as expected:

💬 Chat with us using the icon at the bottom-right
📧 Email cloudextend-support@celigo.com

Please include:

  • Screenshots of the issue

  • Outlook version

  • OS and steps already taken

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