Overview
This article explains how to clear the cache in different browsers. This is helpful if you have made changes to your website, but they do not appear when you load the page.
Forcing a page reload
Before clearing your cache, first try running the following commands to force a page reload.
- Windows
- Ctrl + F5
- Mac
- Cmd+ R
-
(Command key) – On some Apple keyboards, this key also has an Apple (
) logo (Source: OS X keyboard shortcuts). - Linux
- F5
Bypass your cache
Sometimes, forcing a reload isn't enough to show your new site content. In that case, try bypassing the browser cache. When you bypass your cache, you force your browser to re-download a web page's complete, up-to-date content. This should be enough for you to see the new changes. View the following Wikipedia page for instructions on how to do this on different operating systems and browsers:
Clearing your browser's cache
If bypassing your cache did not work, you may need to clear your browser's supply of stored files.
Chrome
View the following link for instructions on clearing your cache in Chrome:
Empty Cache Hard Reload (Chrome only)
Chrome also allows you to perform a hard reload. This can be used if you find clearing your cache isn't working as intended.
- Open up dev tools.
- Windows: Ctrl + Shift + i
- Mac: Option + CMD + i
- Right-click the refresh icon.
- In the dropdown, click Empty Cache and Hard Reload.
Firefox
View the following link for instructions on how to clear the cache in Firefox on all operating systems:
On the right side of the page is a section titled Customize this article. Below are two dropdown menus for you to select the version of Firefox and operating system you're using.
Edge (Windows)
View the following link for instructions on clearing your cache in Microsoft Edge:
Safari (Mac)
View the following link for instructions on clearing your cache in Apple Safari:
Clearing DNS cache
If, after trying all of the options above, you still do not see your updated content, you can try flushing your DNS cache. View the following article for detailed instructions on how to flush the DNS cache on your computer: