Modern browsers are designed to optimise web pages using cache to make surfing experiences as smooth as possible. However, sometimes caching certain elements of a web page can cause the page to work incorrectly. This is where a hard refresh can really come in handy.
A hard refresh is a way of clearing the browser's cache for a specific page to force it to load the most recent version of a page. Having made a hard refresh, you can be sure that you are checking the exact content that is hosted on your server.
Below, you can find various ways of performing a hard refresh in different browsers.
Chrome Browser
You can use one of the following options to perform a hard refresh on the Windows/Linux Operating System:
1. Hold down Ctrl and click the Reload button.
2. Hold down Ctrl and click F5.
3. Hold down Ctrl + Shift and click R.
The following solutions can be used for MacOS:
1. Hold Shift and click the Reload button.
2. Hold down Command and Shift. Then, press R.
Mozilla Firefox and Related Browsers
Below you can find several options to do a hard refresh with the Windows/Linux Operating System:
1. Hold down Ctrl and click F5.
2. Hold down Ctrl + Shift and click R.
The following solutions can be used for MacOS:
1. Hold Shift and click the Reload button.
2. Hold down Command and Shift. Then, press R.
Internet Explorer Browser
If you use Internet Explorer, these alternatives should be suitable for you.
1. Hold down Ctrl and click F5.
2. Hold down Ctrl and click the Reload button.