Forcing a page to update
If you've ever encountered issues with your browser, such as a webpage not loading properly or outdated content still displaying, then a hard refresh can often solve the problem. In this article, we'll explain how to perform a hard refresh in various popular browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox and Safari.
What does a hard refresh do?
Unlike a regular refresh, which simply reloads the page from the browser's cache, a hard refresh forces the browser to reload all of the page's resources, including images, scripts, and stylesheets, from the server. This can help to clear any cached files or temporary data that may be causing issues with the page's functionality.
Hard refresh shortcuts
How do I perform a hard refresh with Google Chrome?
Windows: Press Ctrl + F5
Mac: hold Cmd + Shift and then press R
How do I perform a hard refresh with Firefox?
Windows: Press Ctrl + F5
Mac: hold Cmd + Shift and then press R
How do I perform a hard refresh with Safari?
Mac: On the menu go to
Safari >Empty Cache, or press Opt + Cmd + E
Mobile Browsers
How do I perform a hard refresh using Safari on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch?
To perform a hard refresh using Safari on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website Data, then tap Remove All Website Data.
How do i perform a hard refresh using Chrome on Android?
On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app.
At the top right, tap More.
Tap History > Clear browsing data.
At the top, choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time.
Next to “Cookies and site data” and “Cached images and files,” check the boxes.
Tap Clear data.
How do i perform a hard refresh using Chrome on iPhones and iPads?
On your iPhone or iPad, open the Chrome app.
At the bottom, tap More.
Tap History > Clear browsing data.
Make sure there’s a check mark next to “Cookies, Site Data,” and “Cached Images and Files.”
Tap Clear browsing data.