Clear Browser Cache
Updated
by
Travis Bates
This article details how to clear the storage cache in your browser.
Hard Reload
"Empty Cache and Hard Reload” reloads more resources than just pressing Ctrl + F5 (or Cmd + Shift + R on Mac).
Chrome/Edge
Perform an Empty Cache Hard Refresh using the F12 Developer Tools and Right Click.
Windows:
- Press F12 or Ctrl + Shift + I.
- Right-click the browser's Reload button (next to the address bar).
- A menu will appear with three options:
- Normal Reload
- Hard Reload
- Empty Cache and Hard Reload
- Click "Empty Cache and Hard Reload".
Mac:
- Cmd + Option + I
- Right-click the browser's Reload button (next to the address bar).
- A menu will appear with three options:
- Normal Reload
- Hard Reload
- Empty Cache and Hard Reload
- Click "Empty Cache and Hard Reload".
Firefox
Firefox does not have a built-in “Empty Cache and Hard Reload” option like Chrome or Edge, but you can achieve the same effect using the Developer Tools.
Windows:
- Press F12 or Ctrl + Shift + I
- Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the Developer Tools panel to open settings.
- Under Advanced Settings, check “Disable Cache (when toolbox is open)”
- With the cache disabled and DevTools open, press Ctrl + F5 or Shift + Reload Button to force a full reload.
Mac:
- Cmd + Option + I
- Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the Developer Tools panel to open settings.
- Under Advanced Settings, check “Disable Cache (when toolbox is open)”
- With the cache disabled and DevTools open, press Ctrl + F5 or Shift + Reload Button to force a full reload.
Normal Reload
Forces the browser to bypass the cache and reload the page. However, some cached resources (like images, fonts, or scripts from CDNs) may still be reused if the browser thinks they haven’t changed.
Google Chrome:
Windows:
- Press Ctrl + F5 or hold Ctrl and click the reload button.
Mac:
- Press Shift + Command + R or hold Shift and click the reload button.
Mozilla Firefox:
Windows:
- Press Ctrl + F5 or hold Ctrl and press Shift + R.
Mac:
- Press Shift + Command + R or hold Shift and click the reload button.
Microsoft Edge:
Windows:
- Press Ctrl + F5 or hold Ctrl and click the reload button.
Safari:
Mac:
- Hold Option + Command + E to empty the cache, then click the reload button. Alternatively, you can press Command + R to refresh the page.
