How to clear your browser's cache

If you have made changes to your website, but they are not appearing when you load the page, you may need to clear your browser's cache.

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

Sometimes, just refreshing your page does not 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:

• Bypass your cache

Sometimes forcing a reload isn't enough, so you may need to clear your browser's supply of stored files. Select your browser and follow the instructions below to clear the cache.

Chrome

View the following link for instructions on clearing your cache in Chrome:

• Clear 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.

1. Open up dev tools.
   • Windows: Ctrl + Shift + i
   • Mac: Option + CMD + i
2. Right-click the refresh icon.

   

3. 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:

• Clear Firefox Cache

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:

• View and delete browser history in Microsoft Edge

Safari (Mac)

View the following link for instructions on clearing your cache in Apple Safari.

• How to Clear Safari's Cache

For detailed instructions on how to flush the DNS cache on your computer, please review the following article:

• Flush DNS