Clear Browsing Data Shortcut
Clear browsing data: Ctrl+Shift+Delete on Windows / ⌘⇧⌫ on Mac. Works in Chrome, Edge and Firefox; Safari uses the History menu.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Clear browsing data (Chrome/Edge) | ⌘⇧⌫ | Ctrl+Shift+Delete | |
| Clear recent history (Firefox) | ⌘⇧⌫ | Ctrl+Shift+Delete | |
| Clear History (Safari) | ⌘Y then clear / menu | — | |
| Hard refresh after clearing | ⌘⇧R | Ctrl+Shift+R |
The universal shortcut
In Chrome, Edge and Firefox, press Ctrl+Shift+Delete on Windows or ⌘⇧⌫ (Command-Shift-Delete) on the Mac to open the Clear browsing data dialog. From there you pick a time range and tick history, cookies and cached files.
Safari is different
Safari has no single keystroke. Open the History menu and choose Clear History…, or clear cookies under ⌘, → Privacy. The ⌘⇧⌫ combo only works in Chrome, Edge and Firefox.
Clear just the cache
To force a fresh copy of the current page without wiping everything, do a hard refresh instead: Ctrl+Shift+R / ⌘⇧R.
FAQ
What is the shortcut to clear browsing data?
Ctrl+Shift+Delete on Windows or ⌘⇧⌫ (Command-Shift-Delete) on the Mac opens the Clear browsing data dialog in Chrome, Edge and Firefox.
Does the shortcut work in Safari?
No. Safari has no keyboard shortcut for this — use the History menu → Clear History, or clear cookies under ⌘, → Privacy.
How do I clear only the cache for one page?
Use a hard refresh: Ctrl+Shift+R on Windows or ⌘⇧R on the Mac reloads the page bypassing the cache without deleting your history.