A hard reload forces your browser to bypass its cache and fetch the latest version of a webpage from the server. This is useful when you're experiencing issues due to outdated cached files. Here's how to do it on different browsers:
Chrome
Hard Reload
-
Windows/Linux: Press
Ctrl + F5
-
Mac: Press
Cmd + Shift + R
Hard Reload with Cache Disabled
- Open DevTools (
F12
orCmd + Option + I
), right-click the reload button, then choose "Empty Cache and Hard Reload."
Firefox
Hard Reload
-
Windows: Press
Ctrl + F5
orShift + F5
-
Mac: Press
Cmd + Shift + R
Hard Reload with Cache Disabled
- Open DevTools (
F12
), click the settings (gear) icon, check "Disable Cache", then reload.
Edge
Hard Reload
- Press
Ctrl + F5
Hard Reload with Cache Disabled
- Open DevTools (
F12
), right-click the reload button for "Empty Cache and Hard Reload" (or enable "Disable Cache" in the network tab), then reload.
Safari (Mac)
- Press
Cmd + Option + R