What is a hard refresh?
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.
Here’s how you can clear your cache for a specific page through a hard refresh on any browser:
Google Chrome
- Windows users:
- Hold down Ctrl and then press F5 on your keyboard
- Or, Hold down Ctrl+SHiftthen press the R on your keyboard
- Mac users:
- Hold down Cmd and Shift, and then press R on your keyboard
Firefox
- Windows users:
- Hold down Ctrl and then press F5 on your keyboard
- Mac users:
- Hold down ? Cmd and ? Shift and then press R on your keyboard
Safari (Mac)
- Go to Safari > Empty Cache, or hit Opt + Cmd + E
- To refresh, click the refresh button on the address bar or press Cmd + R
Dec 31, 2024