FAQs
Press Ctrl+F5. In most browsers, pressing Ctrl+F5 will force the browser to retrieve the webpage from the server instead of loading it from the cache. Firefox, Chrome, Opera, and Internet Explorer all send a “Cache-Control: no-cache” command to the server.
How do I refresh my browser cache? ›
On Windows/Linux:
- Hold down Ctrl and click the Reload button.
- Or, Hold down Ctrl and press F5.
- Or just open the Chrome Dev Tools by pressing F12. Once the Chrome dev tools are open, right-click on the reload button, and a menu will drop down. Click on “Empty Cache and Hard Reload.
Hold down Ctrl and click the Reload button. OR, Hold down Ctrl and press F5.
How do I clear my browser cache step by step? ›
In Chrome
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More. Delete browsing data.
- Choose a time range, like Last hour or All time.
- Select the types of information you want to remove.
- Click Delete data.
Android:
- Go to Settings and choose Apps or Application Manager.
- Swipe to the All tab.
- In the list of installed apps, find and tap your web browser. Tap Clear Data and then Clear Cache.
- Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
How often this happens can change depending on what you do online and how often you visit the same websites. However, for a typical internet user, our suggestion is to empty your cache approximately once or twice every month.
How do I clear my browser cache automatically? ›
How to Automatically Clear Browsing Data When Closing Google Chrome Window: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Open Chrome Settings from the 3 dots icon, and then choose Settings.
- Click on Privacy and Security.
- Navigate to Site Settings.
- Select Additional Content Settings from the menu.
- Click on On-device Site Data.
Quick hard refresh can be done by using the following shortcut keys: Windows/Linux: Hold down Ctrl and ⇧ Shift and then press R. Or, hold the Ctrl key and press the F5 key.
How do I auto refresh my browser? ›
Enabling Auto-Refresh
- Open Chrome and click on the three dots located at the browser's top right corner.
- Select "Settings," then click on "Privacy and security"
- Click on "Site Settings" then "Automatic downloads and automatic data usage"
- Enable "Auto-Reload" and select the amount of time you want between refreshes.
Keyboard Shortcut for Most Browsers
If you are using Internet Explorer, Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox you can quickly clear cache with a keyboard shortcut. While in your browser, press Ctrl + Shift + Delete simultaneously on the keyboard to open the appropriate window.
The fastest way to the Clear browsing data menu is via the Ctrl+Shift+Del keyboard shortcut.
What happens if I clear my browser cache? ›
Clearing your browser's cache and cookies means that website settings (like usernames and passwords) will be deleted and some sites might appear to be a little slower because all of the images have to be loaded again.
How do I refresh my browser and clear cache? ›
Press Ctrl+F5. In most browsers, pressing Ctrl+F5 will force the browser to retrieve the webpage from the server instead of loading it from the cache. Firefox, Chrome, Opera, and Internet Explorer all send a “Cache-Control: no-cache” command to the server.
How to hard refresh cache? ›
How to hard refresh browser and clear cache if you're using Chrome.
- Hold down Ctrl and click the Reload button.
- Or Hold down Ctrl and press F5.
A hard refresh clears your browser cache for a specific page, which forces it to load the most recent version of that page. This could include new scripts, styles or features. Important: Clicking the "Refresh" arrow on your browser address bar is not a hard refresh.
How do I clear the browser cache on Google Chrome? ›
To clear your cache in Google Chrome
Click the Menu in the upper right. Choose "Clear Browsing Data." The most effective setting is to clear all browsing history for All time and to clear browsing history, download history, cached images and files, and cookies. Close your browser and restart to see changes.
How do I clear cache and cookies in all browsers? ›
Using Internet Explorer, Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, you can quickly clear your cache with a keyboard shortcut. While using your browser, press Ctrl+Shift+Delete simultaneously on the keyboard to open the appropriate window. Remember to close the browser and restart it after clearing the cache and cookies.
