Clear Cache Shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+Delete / ⌘⇧⌫)
Open Clear Browsing Data with Ctrl+Shift+Delete on Windows and ⌘⇧⌫ on Mac. Here it is with hard-refresh.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear browsing data | ⌘⇧⌫ | Ctrl+Shift+Delete | |
| Hard refresh (bypass cache) | ⌘⇧R | Ctrl+Shift+R | |
| Open DevTools | ⌘⌥I | Ctrl+Shift+I / F12 | |
| Reload page | ⌘R | Ctrl+R / F5 | |
| Open History | ⌘Y | Ctrl+H |
Flush the browser cache fast
In Chrome, Edge and Firefox, Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Windows) or ⌘⇧⌫ (Mac) opens the Clear Browsing Data dialog. Pick a time range, tick “Cached images and files,” and clear — useful when a page loads a stale version.
Clear cache for one page only
If you only need fresh files for the current page, skip the full clear and use Ctrl+Shift+R / ⌘⇧R for a hard refresh that bypasses the cache.
FAQ
What is the clear-cache shortcut?
Ctrl+Shift+Delete on Windows or ⌘⇧⌫ on the Mac opens Clear Browsing Data in Chrome, Edge and Firefox.
How do I clear cache for just one page?
Use a hard refresh — Ctrl+Shift+R (⌘⇧R on Mac) — which reloads the page while ignoring cached files.
Does clearing cache log me out?
Only if you also clear cookies. Ticking only “Cached images and files” keeps you signed in.