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Hard Refresh

This page describes how to perform a browser hard refresh.

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A browser hard refresh might be required after deployment if observing style or script issues.

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A hard refresh forces the browser to ignore the cached version of a webpage and retrieve a fresh copy directly from the server. This is useful for fixing display issues caused by outdated website resources, ensuring you see the most current version of a page.

Google Chrome​

For Windows/Linux Users​

  • Use the keyboard shortcut: Hold down Ctrl and press F5.
  • Use the mouse and DevTools:
    • Press F12 to open Chrome DevTools.
    • Right-click the Reload button.
    • Select Empty Cache and Hard Reload from the dropdown menu.

For macOS Users​

  • Use the keyboard shortcut: Hold down Cmd + Shift and press R.
  • Use the mouse and DevTools:
    • Open DevTools by pressing Option + Cmd + I.
    • Right-click the Reload button and choose Empty Cache and Hard Reload.

Microsoft Edge​

  • Use the keyboard shortcut: Hold down Ctrl and press F5.
  • Use the keyboard shortcut: Hold down Ctrl, Shift and press R.
  • Use the mouse and keyboard: Hold down Ctrl and click the refresh button in the browser's toolbar.