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4 Ways to Refresh Webpages in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Whenever you open a webpage on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, it loads the latest information. But once the page finishes loading, all the information displayed usually remains static, even if it has changed or refreshed in the backend. To access the latest information, you can refresh all those web pages in Safari.

4 Ways to Refresh Webpages in Safari on iPhone iPad and Mac

Refreshing webpages help update the current information on your screen. And while you can use the Cmd + Option + R shortcut to hard refresh (force reload) or clear all the cache in Safari separately, what if you want to reload the page? Is there an option or shortcut? Let’s find out.

How to Refresh Webpages in Safari on iPhone and iPad

When using Safari on your iPhone or iPad, use the Reload icon to reload a page. Or, if your device is updated, use the pull-to-refresh option. You can also use keyboard shortcuts, if available. Or, force the browser to close and restart. Thus, reloading the page in the process. Here’s a step-by-step look for clarity.

1. Using the Address Bar

Step 1: Depending on your device’s settings, go to the address bar at the top or bottom of the page in Safari.

Step 2: Here, tap on the Reload icon.

Tap on Reload icon

Wait for the page to finish reloading. If the address bar is not visible, use your finger to move the page up or down. Once you see it, tap on the Reload icon accordingly. This will reload the page in Safari.

2. Through the Pull-to-Refresh Feature

If your iPhone runs iOS 15 or higher, you can use the pull-to-refresh option. Using this, you can pull the webpage down and wait for it to refresh and reload.

Step 1: Go to the relevant tab in Safari.

Step 2: Now, hold and pull down from the top half of the page. Release the page once you see the reload icon appear.

Pull down to refresh Safari

Once you release the page, it should automatically refresh all the information. If this doesn’t work, check your device’s software version and try again.

3. Using a Keyboard Shortcut

As long as you have a compatible wireless keyboard , you can connect it to your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth . This can not only aid in typing but also allow you to use keyboard shortcuts on your Apple device. Then, use the Cmd + R shortcut on the wireless keyboard and reload the page without touching the screen.

4. Force Close and Restart Safari

If you can’t use the abovementioned methods, force Safari to close altogether on your iPhone or iPad. This can help solve any glitches with the browser as well. Once the browser reopens, it should refresh the page as well. Here’s how.

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom of the page to open background apps. Or, if your device has a Home button, double-press it.

Step 2: Once the background apps are visible, hold and swipe up on Safari.

Force close Safari iPhone

Step 3: Now, tap on the Safari app icon to reopen the browser.

Once Safari opens, the page should also reopen in the designated tab. If that doesn’t happen, use the address bar or search history to reopen the page in Safari.

How to Refresh Safari Webpages on Your Mac

Like refreshing Safari webpages on your iPhone or iPad, you can also reload a page on your Mac. To do this, use the refresh button in Safari, menu options, or the keyboard shortcut. Or, if this doesn’t work, force Safari to close and reload. This will not only restart all browser functions but also reload the page. Here’s how to do it.

1. Through the Reload Icon

Step 1: Go to the Safari address bar and click on the Reload icon.

Reload the webpage Safari

Once the page reloads, any related issue should be resolved as your browser fetches a fresh copy of the page.

2. Using Menu Options

Step 1: Once Safari is open, go to the menu bar and click on View.

Step 2: Here, click on Reload Page. Wait for the page to refresh.

Reload page from menu options

3. Using Keyboard Shortcut

While you must connect a keyboard to your iPad or iPhone, your Mac already has one. Taking advantage of this, use the Cmd + R keys to reload the currently open page in Safari quickly. Or, if you want to reload the page without cache, hold down the Shift key on the keyboard and click the Reload icon in Safari.

4. Closing and Reopening Safari

Step 1: Go to the menu options and click on the Apple icon. Then, click on Force Quit.

Open Force quit Settings

Step 2: From the list of apps, select Safari.

Step 3: Then, click on Force Quit. Wait for Safari to close.

Force quit Safari on Mac 3

Step 4: Now, click on the Safari app icon to open the browser again.

If the webpage isn’t open, type the website address in the menu bar or open it from the device history. The web page information should be refreshed.

Reload a Page in Safari

Refreshing the webpages in Safari not only helps deliver the latest information but also aids in resolving certain site glitches and errors like media not loading in Safari . So, we hope this article helped you refresh a Safari webpage on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.

Last updated on 21 February, 2024

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How to hard refresh your web browser (to bypass your cache).

Is a website misbehaving or stuck showing old info or pictures? Force a complete reload of the site using this simple tip.

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What is a browser cache, how to perform a hard refresh in your browser.

Sometimes, a website does not behave as expected or seems stuck showing outdated information. To fix this, it's easy to force your browser to completely reload its local copy of the page (cache) using a simple keyboard shortcut. Here's how to do it.

To speed up browsing, web browsers save copies of website data to your computer as a set of files called a cache. When you load a website, you are often viewing a local copy of elements from the site (such as images) pulled from your cache.

Normally, if the browser loads a website and detects a change, it will fetch a new version of the site from the remote web server and replace the cache. But the process is not perfect, and sometimes your browser may end up with a local copy of the website data in your browser cache that doesn't match the latest version on the server. As a result, a web page may look incorrect or not function properly.

To fix this, we need to force the web browser to discard what it already has in the cache and to download the latest version of the site. Many people call this a "hard refresh."

In most browsers on PC and Mac, you can perform a simple action to force a hard refresh. Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and click on the reload icon on your browser's toolbar.

There are also keyboard shortcuts to perform the equivalent hard refresh. Because there are multiple ways to do the same action, they will be listed below:

  • Chrome, Firefox, or Edge for Windows: Press Ctrl+F5 (If that doesn't work, try Shift+F5 or Ctrl+Shift+R).
  • Chrome or Firefox for Mac: Press Shift+Command+R.
  • Safari for Mac: There is no simple keyboard shortcut to force a hard refresh. Instead, press Command+Option+E to empty the cache, then hold down Shift and click Reload in the toolbar.
  • Safari for iPhone and iPad:  There is no shortcut to force a cache refresh. You'll have to dig into settings to erase your browser's cache.

After you perform the hard refresh, you should see the web page go blank, and the reloading process will take longer than usual. That's because the browser is redownloading all of the data and images on the site.

If forcing a refresh didn't fix the issue, you can try to do a hard refresh again. If that doesn't help, the issue may be with the website itself---or your browser may need an update . Good luck!

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How can I force Safari to perform a full page reload, without using the mouse?

I'm using Safari to preview web pages as I develop them on my local server. I've got 'Disable Caches' checked in the Develop menu. And yet Safari is still working from a cached version of a stylesheet that's linked from the HTML file being displayed.

I can sometimes override this by Option-clicking the reload button in the location bar, but I want to refresh the page automatically when I save the CSS file. At the moment I'm doing it using an AppleScript that's bound to the Save action in my text editor. I could see using Keyboard Maestro instead. But I need some consistent way to force Safari to do a full reload from the keyboard.

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  • Do you have any extensions installed. Had this problem once with Adblock... It messed up one page in particular, thought it was a stylesheet problem too, tried everything... but it was Adblock messing with it. –  unom Jan 8, 2014 at 22:08

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Enable the Develop menu from Safari menu - Preferences - Advanced .

On Safari version 11.1 and above :

CMD + OPTION + R reloads the page ignoring cache.

On Safari version 9 and above :

CMD + SHIFT + R reloads the page ignoring cache.

Emptying caches seems not to reload the stylesheets everytimes…

On Safari below version 9 :

Empty cache and then reload so full "hot key" would be :

CMD + OPTION + E

CMD + R to refresh the page

Of course probably turning opening and closing a New Private Window from the File would also work but…

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  • that didn't work for me on Safari 8 –  Brian Tingle Sep 11, 2015 at 5:49
  • 3 Safari version 9.1.1 does not reload the page with Cmd-Shift-R. I have "Show Develop in menu bar" enabled. –  Jason Jun 21, 2016 at 13:46
  • cmd+shift+R didn't work for me in 9.1.3 either –  sfletche Oct 13, 2016 at 17:07
  • 1 Cmd+Shift+R didn't work in Version 10.0.1 (11602.2.14.0.7). –  Snowcrash Feb 14, 2017 at 10:59
  • Checkout @sayan's answer below for a working shortcut –  Vlad May 17, 2018 at 14:35

The shortcut has now changed to OPTION + CMD + R . (Safari 11.1)

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  • 1 Works perfectly! –  kerrin Apr 25, 2018 at 4:23

There is an option in the menubar Develop->Disable Caches. This is true for Safari 5.1. I'm not sure for the rest.

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  • 2 Please read the second sentence of my question again. –  Gabe Jul 28, 2011 at 17:06
  • 1 Oops, I'm sorry :) –  mist Jul 29, 2011 at 7:01
  • I think the keyboard maestro method be to activate the “disable caches” menu bar item, reload the page, then deactivate it. –  BallpointBen Aug 23, 2023 at 4:42

Turn on Private mode and refresh the page. It won't get it from the cache in private mode.

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Hard refresh was removed as a keyboard shortcut in Safari 5. The old command for that was ⌘ + SHIFT + R

CTRL + F5 May work but I can't test here.

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  • Yes, that's how to refresh the page, but it doesn't bypass the cache. –  Gabe Sep 9, 2010 at 16:02
  • 2 Control-F5 just selects the location bar, like Command-L. –  Gabe Sep 9, 2010 at 16:45
  • Then it's been disabled completely. I found a number of threads complaining about it. There is an extension that I have NOT tested here: twitter.com/siracusa/status/15683201068 that may do what you want. –  JNK Sep 9, 2010 at 16:47
  • No, that extension just creates a button in the toolbar (which I guess some people prefer to the icon in the location bar). I also found a lot of threads complaining about it—i was wondering if someone on here had any special knowledge. –  Gabe Sep 9, 2010 at 19:37
  • Sorry! :( <15chars> –  JNK Sep 9, 2010 at 19:47

Workaround: in the develop menu, select "start debugging javascript" and it must reload the code properly. You can then stop debugging... I know it's not a clean solution and I'm not sure if it works always or in all versions, but it's working for me now.

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I stumble upon this question and apparently the current answers do not work.

Issue is currently CMD + ALT + R opens the Responsive design.

However if the inspector is open via CMD + ALT + I , then the same shortcut does a clean refresh.

Current Safari Version: 12.1.2

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CMD + L focus on the address bar SHIFT + ALT + ENTER full reload for the current address

It seems to work on Safari 9

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  • And how does one click without a mouse? –  qasdfdsaq Oct 23, 2015 at 12:51
  • 1 @qasdfdsaq My bad, edited the question. –  rraallvv Oct 23, 2015 at 13:00

Go to Safari's preferences and tick "Show develop menu". In the develop menu, click disable Caches.

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  • 1 Please read the second sentence of my question. –  Gabe Feb 21, 2013 at 11:55

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In the fast-paced realm of web browsing, users often encounter instances where a simple page refresh doesn't suffice. Whether it's due to cached content, outdated resources, or persistent errors, there are times when a more forceful approach is necessary. This is where the concept of a hard reload comes into play, offering a robust solution to circumvent the limitations of a standard refresh.

As a seasoned web user, you may have encountered situations where a webpage fails to display the latest changes, despite hitting the refresh button multiple times. This is a common scenario, especially when the browser caches certain elements to expedite future visits to the same site. While this caching mechanism is beneficial for performance, it can inadvertently hinder the display of updated content.

In such cases, a hard reload becomes indispensable. It bypasses the cached resources and fetches all the elements of the webpage from the server, ensuring that you view the most recent version of the site. This can be particularly useful for web developers, designers, and anyone seeking to troubleshoot display issues or access the latest content without any hindrances.

The process of hard reloading varies across different web browsers, and in this article, we'll delve into the specifics of performing a hard reload on Safari, the default browser for Apple devices. Whether you're using a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, understanding how to execute a hard reload in Safari can be a valuable skill, empowering you to stay abreast of the latest web content and ensure a seamless browsing experience.

Now, let's embark on a journey to unravel the intricacies of hard reloading Safari, empowering you with the knowledge to overcome caching obstacles and access the freshest web content with ease.

What is a hard reload?

A hard reload, also known as a force refresh or a cache clear, is a method used to bypass the browser's cache and retrieve the most recent version of a web page directly from the server. When you visit a website, your browser stores certain elements of the page, such as images, scripts, and stylesheets, in its cache. This caching mechanism is designed to enhance performance by reducing load times for subsequent visits to the same site. However, it can also lead to situations where the browser displays outdated content, despite the website having been updated.

In contrast to a standard refresh, which relies on the cached resources to render the page, a hard reload disregards the cached content and fetches all the elements directly from the server. This ensures that you view the most up-to-date version of the web page, free from any lingering artifacts of previous visits.

The need for a hard reload often arises when web developers or content creators make changes to a website, but those modifications fail to reflect in the browser due to cached resources. Additionally, users may encounter scenarios where a webpage behaves unexpectedly or displays outdated content, prompting the need for a forceful refresh to rectify the issue.

Performing a hard reload is akin to clearing the slate and starting afresh, allowing the browser to fetch the latest resources and present the web page in its current state. This process is particularly valuable for troubleshooting display issues, ensuring that users have access to the most recent content, and providing web developers with an accurate representation of their changes.

The method for executing a hard reload varies across different web browsers, and understanding how to perform this action can be instrumental in overcoming caching-related obstacles and ensuring a seamless browsing experience. In the subsequent sections, we will explore the specific steps to hard reload Safari on both Mac and iOS devices, empowering you with the knowledge to navigate the intricacies of forceful page refreshes in the Safari browser.

Why hard reload Safari?

Performing a hard reload in Safari is essential for ensuring that you view the most current version of a web page, unencumbered by cached resources. Safari, like many other web browsers, employs a caching mechanism to store elements of visited websites, such as images, scripts, and stylesheets, in order to expedite subsequent visits. While this caching strategy enhances browsing efficiency, it can inadvertently lead to situations where the browser displays outdated content, despite the website having been updated.

For users, a hard reload is crucial when encountering web pages that fail to reflect the latest changes or exhibit unexpected behavior due to cached resources. By executing a hard reload, you bypass the browser's cache and retrieve all the elements of the web page directly from the server, ensuring that you view the most recent content without any remnants of previous visits. This is particularly advantageous for individuals who rely on Safari for web development, design, or content creation, as it provides an accurate representation of their work and facilitates troubleshooting of display issues.

Furthermore, hard reloading Safari is instrumental for users seeking to access the most up-to-date content without any hindrances. Whether you're an avid reader, a researcher, or a casual web user, the ability to force a refresh in Safari ensures that you're always presented with the latest information, unimpeded by cached artifacts. This is especially pertinent for websites that frequently update their content, such as news portals, blogs, and e-commerce platforms, where staying abreast of the latest developments is paramount.

In the context of web development and testing, hard reloading Safari is indispensable for validating changes and ensuring that the modifications made to a website are accurately reflected in the browser. It allows developers and designers to circumvent the limitations of cached resources and obtain a true representation of their work, thereby facilitating the debugging and refinement of web pages.

In essence, the significance of hard reloading Safari lies in its ability to provide users, developers, and content creators with an unobstructed view of the most recent web content. By bypassing the browser's cache and fetching the latest resources directly from the server, a hard reload empowers individuals to overcome caching-related obstacles, troubleshoot display issues, and access the freshest web content with ease.

How to hard reload Safari on Mac

Performing a hard reload in Safari on a Mac is a straightforward process that involves a few simple steps. Whether you're a web developer seeking to ensure the accurate display of your latest changes or a regular user encountering outdated content, executing a hard reload in Safari can swiftly address these issues. Here's a comprehensive guide to hard reloading Safari on your Mac:

Using the Menu Bar:

  • Launch Safari on your Mac and navigate to the web page that requires a hard reload.
  • In the Safari menu located at the top-left corner of the screen, click on "Develop" to reveal the dropdown menu.
  • If the "Develop" menu is not visible, you can enable it by going to Safari Preferences > Advanced and checking the box next to "Show Develop menu in menu bar."
  • From the "Develop" menu, select "Empty Caches" to clear the cached resources and then proceed to the next step.

Executing a Hard Reload:

  • With the "Develop" menu still open, hold down the "Option" key on your keyboard .
  • While holding the "Option" key, click on the "Reload Page" option in the "Develop" menu.
  • This action triggers a hard reload, bypassing the cached content and fetching all the elements of the web page directly from the server.

Keyboard Shortcut (Optional):

  • As an alternative to using the "Develop" menu, you can perform a hard reload using a keyboard shortcut .
  • Simply press and hold the "Shift" key on your keyboard and simultaneously click on the "Reload Page" button in the Safari toolbar.

By following these steps, you can effectively hard reload Safari on your Mac, ensuring that you view the most recent version of the web page without any cached artifacts. This process is particularly valuable for web developers, designers, and anyone seeking to access the latest content without encountering display issues or outdated resources.

In summary, mastering the art of hard reloading Safari on your Mac empowers you to overcome caching-related obstacles, validate changes to web pages, and ensure a seamless browsing experience. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a professional in the digital realm, or a casual web user, the ability to execute a hard reload in Safari equips you with the means to access the freshest web content with ease.

How to hard reload Safari on iPhone or iPad

Performing a hard reload in Safari on an iPhone or iPad is a valuable skill that ensures you view the most recent version of a web page, free from any cached artifacts. Whether you're a web developer striving for an accurate representation of your changes or a regular user encountering outdated content, executing a hard reload in Safari can swiftly address these issues. Here's a comprehensive guide to hard reloading Safari on your iPhone or iPad:

Launch Safari and Navigate to the Web Page:

  • Open the Safari browser on your iPhone or iPad and navigate to the web page that requires a hard reload. This could be a site that fails to display the latest content or exhibits unexpected behavior due to cached resources.

Access the Developer Tools:

  • While Safari on iOS does not have a dedicated "Develop" menu like its Mac counterpart, you can access the developer tools by enabling the "Web Inspector" feature in the Safari settings on your device.
  • To enable the "Web Inspector," go to Settings > Safari > Advanced and toggle the "Web Inspector" option to enable it.

Connect to a Mac for Advanced Options (Optional):

  • For advanced users and developers, connecting your iPhone or iPad to a Mac and utilizing Safari's Web Inspector on the desktop can provide additional options for hard reloading and inspecting web content.

Performing a Hard Reload:

  • Once the "Web Inspector" is enabled, open the web page you wish to hard reload in Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
  • Connect your device to a power source or ensure it has sufficient battery to prevent interruptions during the hard reload process.
  • With the web page open, launch the "Web Inspector" on your Mac or enable it in Safari's developer tools on a Windows PC .
  • In the "Web Inspector," navigate to the "Console" tab to access the developer console.
  • Within the developer console, press and hold the reload button in the Safari browser on your iPhone or iPad until a menu appears.
  • Select "Hard Reload" from the menu to initiate the forceful refresh of the web page, bypassing the cached content and fetching the most recent resources directly from the server.

By following these steps, you can effectively hard reload Safari on your iPhone or iPad, ensuring that you view the most recent version of the web page without any cached artifacts. This process is particularly valuable for web developers, designers, and anyone seeking to access the latest content without encountering display issues or outdated resources.

Mastering the art of hard reloading Safari on your iPhone or iPad empowers you to overcome caching-related obstacles, validate changes to web pages, and ensure a seamless browsing experience. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a professional in the digital realm, or a casual web user, the ability to execute a hard reload in Safari equips you with the means to access the freshest web content with ease.

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How to Hard Refresh Your Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari

Web browsers usually download and store web pages on your computer’s hard drive as a way of improving the speed of websites. This process is referred to as caching. Even though it is a helpful function, it can be quite a pain for developers. When in development mode, your changes to the CSS…

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Web browsers usually download and store web pages on your computer’s hard drive as a way of improving the speed of websites. This process is referred to as caching . Even though it is a helpful function, it can be quite a pain for developers.

When in development mode, your changes to the CSS or JavaScript may not be visible in the browser. This is because the browser tends to load the cached pages. You will have to do a hard refresh to see the changes you have made.

For casual users, hard refreshing your browser is not typically necessary for everyday browsing. Browsers automatically handle most website updates. However, you may consider a hard refresh if you encounter display issues or if a webpage doesn’t seem to update correctly. We’ll get into more details about why you may want to hard refresh your browser below. S o, if you’ve been wondering “ how do you refresh your browser ?”, you are on the right page.

But before we delve into the process of doing a hard refresh, let’s first answer the question – what is a hard refresh in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari? 

A hard refresh, also known as a force refresh or a cache clear, is a browser action that reloads a web page while bypassing the cached version of the page. When you visit a website, your browser stores certain elements of the page, like images, scripts, and stylesheets, in a local cache to speed up future visits. However, sometimes this cached data can become outdated or corrupted, leading to display issues or errors on the webpage.

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Performing a hard refresh forces the browser to fetch all the page elements from the web server again, ensuring that you view the most up-to-date version of the webpage. This can be particularly useful when you suspect that changes have been made to the website, but your browser continues to display an older version.

Hard refreshing your browser is important for several reasons:

Ensures You See the Latest Content: Websites are frequently updated with new information, images, styles, and scripts. Without a hard refresh, your browser may continue to display outdated cached versions of these elements. Hard refreshing guarantees that you are viewing the most current content.

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Fixes Display Issues: Sometimes, cached data can become corrupted or incompatible with changes made to a website. This can result in display issues, broken layouts, or missing features. A hard refresh can resolve these problems by reloading all page assets from the server.

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Troubleshooting: When encountering problems on a website, such as error messages or broken functionality, web developers often recommend performing a hard refresh as a first step in troubleshooting. It helps determine whether the issue is related to cached data or an actual problem with the website.

Security Updates: In some cases, websites may push critical security updates that your browser needs to apply immediately. A hard refresh ensures that your browser fetches and applies these updates promptly, reducing the risk of security vulnerabilities.

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Browser Compatibility: Different web browsers may handle cached data differently. Hard refreshing can help ensure a consistent experience across various browsers, as it forces each one to reload the page from the server.

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Web Development: For web developers and designers, hard refreshing is a useful tool to test website changes and updates. It allows them to see the impact of their modifications without any interference from cached files.

How to Hard Refresh a Browser

Hard Refresh Chrome on Windows:

Here’s how to hard refresh Chrome on Windows:

  • Launch the Google Chrome browser.
  • Go to the webpage that you want to refresh.
  • Press and hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard.
  • While holding down the Ctrl key, press the F5 key (or the Ctrl and R keys together).
  • Release both keys.

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Hard Refresh Chrome on macOS:

To execute a hard refresh in Google Chrome on a Mac, do the following:

  • Press and hold the Shift key on your keyboard.
  • While holding down the Shift key, press the Command key (⌘) and the R key simultaneously.
  • Release the keys.

Hard Refresh Mozilla Firefox on Windows

Here’s how to hard refresh Firefox on Windows:

  • Open Mozilla Firefox.
  • Go to the webpage you wish to hard refresh.
  • Hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard.
  • While holding down Ctrl, press the F5 key, or alternatively, click the Reload button.

Hard Refresh Mozilla Firefox on Mac:

To perform a hard refresh in Firefox on Mac: 

  • Release all the keys.

Hard Refresh Edge on Windows:

To perform a hard refresh Edge on Windows, follow these steps:

  • Open Microsoft Edge.
  • Navigate to the webpage you want to hard refresh.
  • While holding down Ctrl, press the F5 key, or alternatively, click the Refresh button in the address bar.

Hard Refresh Edge on macOS:

Here’s how to hard refresh Edge on macOS:

  • Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard.
  • While holding down Shift, click the Refresh button in the address bar.

Also Read: Microsoft Edge Browser Extensions: All You Need to Know

To perform a hard refresh and clear the cache in Safari, follow this straightforward method:

  • Press and hold both the Option and Command keys on your keyboard, then simultaneously press the ‘E’ key.

Note: Apple has ceased providing updates for Safari on Windows. The final version for Windows, Safari 5.1.7, is now outdated. While you can search the internet for “Download Safari 5.1.7 for Windows” and find it on third-party websites, it’s important to note that downloading it from such sources is not recommended, as Apple has officially discontinued support for it.

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Learning how to perform a hard refresh in popular web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari can be a valuable skill. Whether you need to see the latest content on a webpage, troubleshoot display issues, or clear cached data, these simple techniques empower you to make the most out of your browsing experience. So, no matter which browser you use, you now have the tools to ensure you’re always viewing the most up-to-date web content.

Yes, it’s a good practice to refresh your mobile browser as well. Mobile browsers also cache data , and refreshing helps ensure that you’re viewing the latest content on websites, resolves display issues, and can improve overall browsing performance.

The frequency of refreshing your browser depends on your browsing habits and the specific issues you encounter. In general:

  • For viewing the most up-to-date content, refresh when you notice a webpage hasn’t updated as expected.
  • For troubleshooting issues like broken layouts or missing elements, refresh when problems arise.
  • To clear cached data and improve performance, you can periodically refresh your browser or clear its cache, which could range from every few days to weeks, depending on your usage.

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Recently, I made the move from a Windows 10 computer to a MacBook Pro running MacOS . What a shift it has been! While the move has been relatively easy, I had to learn quite a few new things here and there.

One of the main recurrent keyboard shortcuts I used on Windows was the F5 function-key to refresh a webpage in the browser. However, on MacOS, there is no such key. For me, I then simply hit the refresh button manually in the browser window. But, this takes time and becomes annoying quite fast. What is the keyboard shortcut on Mac to refresh a Safari page? What is the equivalent F5 keyboard shortcut that I used to use on Windows?

The answer is luckily relatively simple, although on Mac you have to press a key combination instead of 1 single key.

Refresh Safari webpage on MacOS

Use the key combination Command and the R key to refresh a Safari page on MacOS.

Hard refresh a Safari webpage on MacOS (clear cache)

Sometimes, a simple refresh of a page is not enough – you may want to also clear cache and cookies for a given webpage in the Safari browser on your Apple computer. You will combine 3 keys on your keyboard as a shortcut to do a hard refresh, Option , Command and R :

Alternative way to do a refresh

You may also perform a refresh of a page by clicking the refresh button next to the address/URL. Or, hold the Shift key and click on the refresh button to do a hard refresh of a page (i.e. removes cookies and cache).

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How to Hard Refresh Any Browser on Mobile and PC

It’s frustrating, to say the least when a website takes forever to load or displays outdated information. While you might feel like switching to a different browser or clearing out all data are the only options you have, the problem can be easily solved by performing a simple hard refresh. In this article, we’ll learn how to hard refresh any browser on both mobile and PC. So, let’s get started. 

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Why Perform a Hard Refresh

Morden-day web browsers often save copies of websites we visit in order to deliver faster loading times. This is known as cache data and it helps browsers save bandwidth and loading time when we go on to revisit the same websites. While the process works smoothly for the most part, it can often create problems such as websites showing an older version of a webpage or webpage not functioning properly.

Hard Refresh Web Page

That’s where performing a hard refresh can help. Doing this will force the browser to ignore any existing cache data and load the page from scratch. 

If you’re not sure how to perform a hard refresh on your web browser, here’s how the process works on major browsers.

Steps for Hard Refresh 

If you’re on PC or Mac, here are the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to perform a hard refresh on different browsers.

Hard Refresh on Chrome, Firefox, or Edge

To perform a hard refresh on Chrome, Firefox or Edge, Windows users can use the shortcut Ctrl+F5 or Ctrl+Shift+R .

Alternatively, if you’re using Chrome or Edge, you can also press F12 to open DevTools. Then right-click on the refresh button and select Hard Reload from the menu.

Hard Reload Chrome

If you’re on Mac, press Cmd+Shift+R to perform a hard refresh. Or, press and hold the Shift key and click on the Reload button.

Hard Refresh on Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer users can press Ctrl+F5 to hard reload it. Alternatively, you can press and hold the Ctrl key and click on the Reload button.

Hard Refresh on Safari

Since Safari doesn’t have any direct shortcut to perform a hard refresh, you’ll have to manually clear the cache and then refresh the webpage. Read on to learn how. 

To empty cache, press Cmd+Option+E . After that, hold down Shift and click on the Reload button.

Hard Refresh Chrome and Samsung Internet on Android

Unlike PC users, mobile users do not get the luxury of using keyboard shortcuts to hard refresh a web page. Therefore, to hard refresh a web page on your phone, you’ll have to manually clear any cache data associated with the site and reload the page. Here’s how the process works on Google Chrome and Samsung Internet for Android.

1. Launch Google Chrome on your phone and tap on the three-dot menu icon to open Settings.

Google Chrome Settings

2. Under Advanced, open Site settings and go to Data stored. 

Site Settings on Google Chrome

3. Here, you’ll find a list of websites for which Google Chrome has stored cache data. Tap on the site URL you wish to hard refresh and tap on the Clear & reset button. 

Clear Site Data on Google Chrome

4. Now go ahead and open the website for which you cleared the cache data. Use the three-dot menu icon and tap on the refresh button.

Hard Reload Chrome on Android

Now Chrome will download fresh data from the server and load the page for you.

Samsung Internet

1. Launch the Samsung Internet Browser on your phone. Tap on the three horizontal bars to choose Settings from the list.

Settings on Samsung Internet Browser

2. Under Advanced , go to Sites and downloads . Next, open Manage Website Data from the menu.

Manage Website Data

3. Here, you’ll find a list of all the websites that the browser has stored cache data for. Go to the website URL that you’re facing problems with. Tap on the Delete button in the top right corner and mark the URL for which you intend to delete the cache data. Lastly, tap on the Delete button at the bottom.

Delete Website Data on Samsung Internet

4. Now go ahead and open the website for which you cleared the cache data. It should load up the latest version of the web page now.

Hard Refresh Safari on iPhone

Similar to Chrome and Samsung Internet on Android, performing a hard refresh on Safari for iPhone also requires you to delete the cache data first.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone and scroll down to find Safari . Next, tap on Advanced .

Safari Browser

2. Now go to Website Data . Here, you’ll find a list of all the websites for which Safari has collected the cache data for. Tap on the Edit option in the top right corner.

Edit Website Data

3. Lastly, tap on the red button next to the website’s URL to remove its data.

Delete Website Data

Once removed, you can try visiting the webpage now and Safari will load a fresh copy of the web page from the server.

What is browser cache and how does it help?

Browser cache is the data that your browser stores when you visit a website. This includes various elements such as images, HTML files, and JavaScript files. This data helps the browser reduce loading times when you revisit the same web pages.

How to fix a browser showing outdated web pages?

If your browser is showing you an old web page with outdated information, then you can perform a hard refresh using the steps above to fix the issue.

Wrap Up: Hard Refresh Any Browser

As we just learned, hard-refreshing any browser is pretty simple and quick. On PC, this saves you from the trouble of deleting cache every time a website is loading slow or showing old web pages. While on phones, you might have to go through some extra steps to perform the same. 

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How to Hard Refresh Your Browser

If your browser's running a bit slow, hard refreshing it may be one solution. Here's how to hard refresh any browser.

It's quite frustrating when it takes too long for a website to load. One of the main reasons for a website's poor performance issues is a filled cache, or mismatched information in the cache.

To resolve this problem, you can try hard reloading the browser. By using some simple hotkeys, you can enjoy loading your website just as quickly as before.

Why Do We Need to Force a Hard Refresh?

When we make frequent changes on a web page, the caching process sometimes causes confusion. This may result in a change in the elements of a page, leading to loading problems while the browser still runs the older cached version of the site.

Hard refreshing the browser rectifies this problem and allows you to bypass the cache on your system. It re-downloads everything required for a webpage to function, ensuring users get the latest version of the webpage.

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To ensure that only the up-to-date version of a site is downloaded, it's good to clear the cache memory. This can be done by a force refresh. Some benefits of clearing cache with a force refresh include:

  • Retrieving the newest data and updates available on the website.
  • Resolving 404 and 502 errors.
  • Freeing up space from your hard drive.

Important:  It's important to note that a hard refresh only bypasses the cache for a specific page, while leaving the rest of the browser unaffected. So, this method is good when you are facing problems with a single web page only. But, when you require to completely reset an entire site, it is recommended to clear the entire browser cache.

How to Hard Refresh Google Chrome

On Chrome, there are two methods to perform a hard refresh. Neither way is particularly difficult, you may just prefer one to the other.

First Method

  • On the webpage, hold Ctrl  and simultaneously press Shift + F5 for a few seconds to hard refresh the page.

Second Method

  • Open a webpage of your choice.
  • Select Hard Reload or Empty Cache and Hard Reload.

By performing a hard refresh with the above-mentioned method, you will only bypass the cache for that specific page. The rest of the site browser’s cache will remain the same. It's better to clear off the browser site cache entirely if you are having trouble with an overall site.

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How to Hard Refresh Edge, Firefox, Opera, and Safari

Hard refreshing different browsers involves more-or-less the same process, with a few key differences.

Hard Refreshing Edge

  • Now hold Ctrl, and simultaneously press  F5
  • When the page reloads, it will be fresh with new cache data. The new page layout may be different from before and will contain all the latest details.

Hard Refreshing Firefox

Hold the  Shift  key on your keyboard and simultaneously click the  Reload button in Firefox. This will clear all cache in Firefox and hard refresh the webpage for you.

Hard Refreshing Opera

Press  Ctrl + Reload option to start hard refresh a webpage of your choice in Opera.

Hard Refreshing Safari

Launch Safari and open a webpage. On the page, press Command-Option-R . The website will refresh with the cache cleared.

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Hard Refreshes Can Speed Up Your Browser

Clearing the cache from your browser is the simplest way to resolve problems in a website. It's good to understand that a hard refresh is just like a regular refresh, with the only change that you reset the stored data for a particular page only.

So, always remember to go for a  Hard Refresh  when you feel a website is running slower than usual.

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How to hard refresh your browser and clear your cache

How to hard refresh your browser and clear your cache..

You may have noticed that when you return to a website you’ve visited before, it loads a faster than it did when you first visited it.  This is because you browser stores a copy of the website on your computer.

The browser does this because it is a lot faster for your browser to load the website locally, opposed to downloading the website from the internet again.

Why do I need to hard refresh my browser cache?

Although storing pages to the browsers cache makes loading pages faster, it can mean that changes made to the website aren't always visible until you perform a hard refresh. A lot of our web design clients notice that when we make changes to their websites, they cannot see the changes when they visit the site. We also use hard refreshes all the time ourselves when doing SEO to ensure we're looking at fresh search engine results.

This is because their browsers have cached version. In this situation, you would hard refresh your browser to clear the cache and download the new content. Preforming a hard refresh is easy and the commands vary depending on what browser and operating system you are using

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How to hard refresh browser and clear cache if you're using Chrome.

Chrome and windows:.

To hard refresh on Google Chrome on Windows, there are two ways you can do it:

  • Hold down Ctrl and click the Reload button.
  • Or Hold down Ctrl and press F5.

Chrome and Mac:

To do a hard refresh on Google Chrome on Mac, there are two ways that you can do it:

  • Hold down Shift and click the Reload button.
  • Or Hold down Command, Shift and click the ‘R’ key.

how-to-hard-refresh-google-chrome

How to hard refresh browser and clear cache if you're using Firefox.

Firefox and windows:.

To hard refresh on Firefox on Windows, there are also two easy hotkey commands you can use:

  • Hold down Ctrl, Shift and the ‘R’ key.

Firefox and Mac:

To hard refresh on Firefox on Mac, there are also two easy key combinations that you can use:

  • Hold down Command, Shift and the ‘R’ key.
  • Or Hold down Shift and press the reload button.

how-to-hard-refresh-firefox

How to hard refresh browser and clear cache if you're using Safari.

To hard refresh safari, there is one simple way to do it.

  • Hold down the option and command key then press the ‘E’ key.

how-to-hard-refresh-safari

How to hard refresh browser and clear cache if you're using Internet Explorer

Internet explorer.

To hard refresh safari, there is one simple way to do it:

  • Hold the Control key, press the F5 key.
  • Or, hold the Control key, click the Refresh button.

how-to-hard-refresh-internet-explorer

Thanks for reading and we hope this helps anyone who is looking to hard refresh their browser.

 Update 2020: All of these combinations still work on the above browsers.

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Is it Time to Do a Hard Refresh?

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Are you trying to see your website updates but running into issues? You may be able to fix this problem by doing a hard refresh. While the term, ‘hard refresh’ may not be one you use every day, at NetSource Media, it is one we are very familiar with. Not only do we proactively hard refresh our browsers, but we often help our clients to hard refresh theirs. So, we’re going to cover some hard refresh and caching basics for when you are dealing with website loading issues.

What is a cache?

Have you ever noticed that websites you frequently visit load faster than your first visit? Well, this is because of caching. Pronounced “cash,” a cache is a storage space for temporary files. Think of it like a memory bank for your device. A cache is used to make devices, browsers, and apps run faster and more efficiently. After opening an app or website for the first time, a cache stashes important data, including files and images on your device. We all know the importance of page speed . This happens to speed up the page loading process on apps and websites. If you want a complete explanation on caches, you can check out Business Insider’s guide, ‘what is a cache?’

Caching

Cache-Related Crashes & Website Loading Issues

While cached data is used to quickly load an app or website, caching can cause problems. For example, caches can cause apps and pages to crash and prevent websites from loading their latest versions. In fact, the most common caching issue is with specific user’s web browser cache. Because web files are saved from previously visited pages, it can retain outdated pages and files. So, when websites are updated, the cache can inadvertently result in an faulty user experience by serving outdated code that conflicts with recent programming changes.

At NetSource, we believe that a custom website has no limitations. We know that it’s your site. Each of our clients gets a custom design to fit their vision. We provide our clients with a website that is specific to them. And, as part of our maintenance plan, we continuously provide digital updates for our clients. If you are not on a maintenance plan with us, you can also use our SiteSource CMS Guide to help you update you site. Updating your site is crucial but remember that there are also updates that hurt your website .

Website updates are most often the cause when our clients run into issues with their cache. Specifically, some of our web design clients notice that when we make changes to their websites, they cannot see the changes when they visit the site. This is when we recommend that our clients do a hard refresh so they can see the updates reflected accurately.

How to Fix Cache Issues with a Hard Refresh

Generally, the good news is that this is an easy fix. It can be resolved by clearing the browser cache with a simple hard refresh. A hard refresh of your web browser is an important first step for almost any troubleshooting in internet browsing. In addition, it is crucial for testing your website. Because a hard refresh clears your browser cache for a specific page, it forces the browser to load the most recent version of that page. So, doing a hard refresh can help to accurately show whether there are website issues versus web browser inconsistencies.

Remember that every web browser, Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, or Firefox, maintains its own cache.

How to Clear Your Cache & Do a Hard Refresh by Browser:

Google chrome.

First, you can refresh the current page by following these steps:

Launch the Chrome browser on your computer.

Open the website that you want to refresh.

Chrome and Windows:

There are two ways to reload on Google Chrome on Windows:

Hold down Ctrl and click the Reload button.

Or Hold down Ctrl and press F5.

Chrome and Mac:

There are two ways to reload on Google Chrome on Mac:

Hold down Shift and click the Reload button.

Or Hold down Command, Shift and press the ‘R’ key.

If you’re still having trouble viewing the website, a more in-depth clearing of your cache may be required. Follow the steps below to refresh all pages in the browser.

  • Click the Tools menu (three dotted lines in the upper-right corner).
  • Select History .
  • Select Clear Browsing data from the left-hand side. Set the time range set to all time . Checkmark Cached images and files and select clear data . Note that Cookies and other site data can also be cleared but is optional.
  • If on a Windows computer, close and re-open Chrome to save your changes. If on an Apple computer, go to the Chrome menu on the top menu bar and select Quit for the changes to take effect.

Hard Refresh Chrome

Safari for macOS

First, you can refresh the current page on safari by holding down the option and command key, then pressing the ‘E’ key.

  • Click on Safari on the top menu bar.
  • Click Preferences .
  • Click Privacy
  • Click Manage Website Data…
  • Click Remove All
  • Click Remove Now
  • Go to the Safari menu on the top menu bar.
  • Select Quit to close Safari and save your changes.

Safari Refresh

Microsoft Edge

Launch the Microsoft Edge browser on your computer.

Microsoft Edge and Windows:

There are two ways to reload on Microsoft Edge on Windows:

Hold Ctrl (Control) + Fn + F5 on your keyboard.

Or Hold Ctrl (Control) on your keyboard while clicking the Refresh button in Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft Edge and Mac:

There are two ways to reload Microsoft Edge on Mac:

Hold the ⇧ Shift key and click the Refresh button with your mouse.

Hold the ⌘ Command and ⇧ Shift keys down and then press the R key

  • Click the Settings & more menu (three dots in the upper-right corner) and open the Settings
  • Click on Privacy, search, and services on the left-side menu.
  • Under the section Clear browsing data , click Choose what to clear .
  • Select the Time range as All time .
  • Select Cached images and files .
  • Click Clear now .
  • Close Microsoft Edge completely for your changes to take effect.

Microsoft Edge Refresh Shortcuts

Mozilla Firefox

Launch the Mozilla Firefox browser on your computer.

Firefox and Windows:

To reload on Firefox on Windows, there are also two easy hotkey commands you can use:

Hold down Ctrl, Shift and the ‘R’ key.

Firefox and Mac:

To reload on Firefox on Mac, there are also two easy key combinations that you can use:

Hold down Command, Shift and the ‘R’ key.

Or Hold down Shift and press the reload button.

  • Click the Application Menu (three lines in the upper-right corner) or press (Alt + F) in the browser window.
  • Select Settings .
  • Navigate to Privacy & Security
  • Under the Cookies and Site Data option , click Clear Data…
  • There are two options, you can toggle off the Cookies and Site Data if you choose to. Make sure that Cached Web Content is check-marked and hit Clear .
  • If on a Windows computer, close and re-open Firefox to save your changes. If on an Apple computer, go to the Firefox menu on the top menu bar and select Quit for the changes to take effect.

Mozilla Firefox Refresh

Safari for iOS

Here’s how you can clear your cache and do a hard refresh on Safari for iOS:               

  • Go to the Settings app on your device
  • Scroll down to the Safari
  • Scroll down and select Clear History and Website Data .
  • A pop-up will come up to verify that you want to clear the History and Data. Select Clear History and Data.
  • The button for Clear History and Website Data will turn gray when cache and cookies have been successfully cleared.

Google Chrome for iOS

Here’s how you can clear your cache and do a hard refresh on Google Chrome for iOS: 

  • Open Google Chrome on your iOS device
  • Click on the menu toolbar in the bottom right corner
  • Select Settings
  • Select Privacy
  • Select Cookies, Site Data, and Cached Images and Files . At the top, set the Time Range set to All Time.
  • Click Clear Browsing Data at the bottom of the screen
  • Then confirm by clicking Clear Browsing Data again

Tips to Avoid Frequent Cache Issues & Hard Refreshes

Private browsing.

Whether you’ve done a hard refresh or are trying to prevent it, you can always go incognito. Private browsing, or Incognito Mode, is a great browsing option if you want a fresh perspective on your website. Likewise, incognito can also help you to avoid future problems with your cache.

By using an incognito window, you can check the most recent version of the page without doing a hard refresh. Not only does incognito mode keep your browsing private from other people who use your device, it also disables caching. In fact, when in incognito mode, none of your browsing history, cookies, site data, or information is saved. So, if you want to see how your website looks to new visitors, open it in an incognito window. Whether you are having issues viewing your updated website or want to avoid them, this is also an option.

  Still Having Trouble with a Website?

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How to refresh a webpage in Safari

Learn how to quickly refresh a webpage in Apple’s Safari browser, especially when using your iPhone with one hand and with the URL address bar displayed at the bottom.

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How to quickly refresh a webpage in Safari for iPhone and iPad

To refresh a webpage in Safari on iPhone and iPad, hit a reload icon in the address bar, press a dedicated shortcut on the keyboard or perform a downward swipe on a webpage.

Address bar

Whether you’re using Safari with the address bar at the top or bottom, there’s a dedicated reload icon available at the right edge of the address bar. Conveniently, this shortcut is instantly reachable with the bottom address bar in one-handed mode.

Keyboard shortcut

If you use a wireless Bluetooth keyboard with your iPhone or iPad, you can press the dedicated Command (⌘) + R shortcut on the keyboard to reload the currently-viewed webpage. Extra tip: To display a cheat sheet of all the keyboard shortcuts an app supports, simply press and hold the Command (⌘) key. In fact, you can choose the Reload Page command (or any other shortcut for that matter) right from this cheat sheet.

iPad device screenshot set against a light blue gradient background, illustrating the keyboard cheat sheet in Safari with the Reload Page option highlighted

Pull-to-refresh

And last but certainly not least, you can refresh any webpage by pulling it down from the top. If you’ve already scrolled, simply touch the iOS status bar to jump to the top of the page, then pull down to refresh.

iPhone device screenshot set against a light blue gradient background, illustrating pulling down to refresh a webpage in Safari

This pull-to-refresh gesture is especially convenient when using your iPhone in one-handed mode, with one notable exception: large-screened devices. If your iPhone is too big for you to comfortably use with one hand, you won’t even be able to reach the status bar with your thumb. Read: How to switch between the old and new Safari design

In that case, you should switch to the address bar at the bottom by hitting the “aA” menu, then select the option labeled “Show Bottom Tab Bar.” And just like that, you can now hit a reload icon in the address bar to refresh the currently-viewed webpage.

iPhone screenshot showing bottom address bar in Safari on iOS 15

How to quickly refresh a webpage in Safari for Mac

To refresh a webpage in Safari for Mac, click the reload icon within the address bar, press a keyboard shortcut, or choose an appropriate command from Safari’s menu.

Like with Safari for iOS, Safari for macOS also includes a reload icon within the address bar, at the rightmost side. Click it to reload the current page.

MacBook Pro device screenshot showing Safari on macOS Monterey with the callout on the Reload button within the address bar

Alternatively, you can press the Command (⌘) + R shortcut on your Mac’s keyboard in Safari to reload the webpage that you’re currently viewing.

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Menu command

You can also find the Reload Page  command in Safari’s View menu.

MacBook Pro device screenshot showing Safari on macOS Monterey with the Reload Page option highlighted in the View menu

How to hard refresh a webpage in Safari for Mac

When you reload a webpage, Safari may fetch some of the assets like cookies from its temporary cache. If the webpage has since changed, you may not get an up-to-date version. Thankfully, you can tell Safari to perform a hard refresh which causes it also clear cache and cookies for a given webpage. To hard-refresh a Safari webpage, press the Option (⌥) + Command (⌘) + R combination on your keyboard.

Alternatively, press and hold the Option (⌥) key while clicking Safari’s View menu, then choose “Reload Page From Origin.” Lastly, you can also hold the Shift (⇧) key whilst clicking a reload icon within the address bar. All those methods will prompt Safari to loads the webpage along with any same-domain resources requested by the webpage without using the browser cache, presenting you with a newly downloaded view.

For further resources on Safari, check out Apple’s website .

Wrap up: Thank God for pull-to-refresh

When I sit at my computer and browse the web in Safari, I never bother clicking the reload icon within the address bar or reaching for the menu option. Instead, I hit the Command (⌘) + R shortcut on my keyboard, it’s much faster this way. So go ahead and memorize this super handy shortcut if you haven’t already.

When I switch over to my mobile device, however, things are a bit different. I usually work without a keyboard connected to my iPad so the Command (⌘) + R keystroke is out of the question. Of course, I can hit that reload icon within the address bar.

The problem is, I can’t always find the address bar as I switch between the top and bottom address bar every so often. Meaning, the pull-to-refresh method wins out hands down as the most intuitive gesture to refresh a webpage in Safari—at least on iPhone.

How to Do a Hard Refresh in Your Browser

To make browsing faster, browsers save copies of website data as a set of files, which is commonly known as the cache. It might have gone unnoticed by you, but when you visit a website you’ve been on before, it always loads quicker than it did during your first visit. This happens because your browser stores a copy of the website in its cache. As you can imagine, this is useful for speeding up the loading process, but unfortunately, it can sometimes prevent you from seeing the updated version of the page.

For example, when we fix a bug in Watermarkly, we roll out a new version of the app. But you won’t be able to use it right away. You’ll have to wait for about 24 hours for the update to get stored in your cache. Fortunately, there is an alternative, if you want to try out the new version now. You will need to do a hard refresh.

A hard refresh clears your cache for a specific webpage, not for an entire website. This way, your browser is forced to throw away the outdated version and load the most recent one. Don’t worry! Performing a hard refresh isn’t difficult and takes less than a minute.

Here are the instructions on how to do a hard refresh in the most popular browsers.

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge

To perform a hard refresh, you need to do the following.

Open the Developer Tools, using shortcut Ctrl+Shift+I (Windows / Linux) or Cmd+Shift+I (Mac).

Right-click on the “Reload” button. It’s the round arrow to the left of the address bar.

In the drop-down menu, select the “Empty cache and hard reload” option.

Opera, Mozilla Firefox, Yandex

Hard refreshing a webpage in these browsers involves four steps.

Go to the Network tab.

In this tab, enable the Disable Cache option by putting a blue tick next to it.

Reload the web-page using this shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+R (Windows / Linux) or Cmd+Shift+R (Mac).

There is only one way to do a hard refresh in Safari:

Press ⌘ Command + ⌥ Option + C.

Then, click on the Refresh button next to the address bar or press ⌘ Command + R.

As you can see, doing a hard refresh in your browser isn’t as hard as you might’ve thought!

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How to make your iPhone go faster

I t’s hard to be patient with a slow iPhone , especially when using it for everything, from the calculator to getting directions on Maps. No one likes dealing with lag, buffering, or app freezing. Fortunately, there are a few ways you could speed up your iPhone.

Restart your iPhone

Let’s start with the classic “Did you try turning it off and on again?” It’s a classic for a reason, not just another tech myth. On a technical level, it helps refresh your iPhone’s RAM or working memory, which optimizes its overall performance. Since it’s probably the most straightforward hack, I’d recommend starting with this one.

There are slightly different ways to restart an iPhone based on its model. If you can’t get yours to restart, you might want to do a quick “how to restart [your iPhone model]” search. In case you’re unsure about your iPhone’s model, we have a guide for that , too.

Clear Safari Data

I’m sure we have encountered an ‘Accept Cookies’ popup. Even if you have no idea what that does, you’ve probably accepted tons of cookies by now. Refer to this helpful guide for a detailed and easy lesson on internet cookies. For the scope of this piece, all you need to know is that every time you click on ‘Accept Cookies’ on your browser, you’re putting a bunch of files on your device. These files pile up over time and end up slowing your phone.

If you frequently use Safari on your iPhone, you probably have a lot of passwords, cookies, tabs, and other login info in your Safari cache. It’s a good habit to clear that from time to time. Note that this will require re-entering login credentials or other personal info on some sites since clearing your cache will make your Safari brand new again.

To clear all Safari data, go to Settings on your iPhone and look up ‘Safari.’ Once in the Safari menu, scroll down until you see ‘Clear History and Website Data.’ It will ask you to pick a timeframe. Select ‘All history’ and then hit the red button at the bottom that says ‘Clear History.’

Free Up Space

Full storage is one of the leading causes of a sluggish iPhone. Go to Settings , scroll to General , and click on iPhone Storage from the menu. Doing so will present you with a stacked bar chart and an ordered list of your iPhone’s storage situation, clearly labeling how much space is occupied by which app.

It will also provide you with recommendations on how to free up space. Under Recommendations , click on Review Large Attachments to see the photos, videos, and attachments that are taking up the most space. When you see something you want to delete, swipe left and hit Delete .

There are other ways to free up space on your iPhone, but it ultimately depends on your priorities and your phone use. If you don’t always need all your photos and videos on your phone, you can back them up on iCloud and delete them from your iPhone. However, this would mean you would no longer be able to access them without the internet.

Similarly, if you don’t need all your iMessages, you can mass-delete them. I’ll review all the ways to clear storage on your iPhone in a separate, dedicated guide.

iOS updates often bring bug fixes that help improve your iPhone’s efficiency, so it’s a good idea to always be on the latest software update. You can do that by turning automatic updates on. Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates and turn on the toggle switch for all three options on the page. This will automatically download and install iOS software updates when your phone is connected to Wi-Fi, charging, and locked.

You can also manually update your iOS. A ‘Software Update Available’ notice on your Settings app under your Apple ID will tell you there’s a newer version you haven’t yet updated to. If you see that, scroll down to General > Software Update and click Download and Install to begin the update. If you don’t see that notice, you’re on the latest version.

Replace Battery

Another possible reason for a slow phone is a battery overused to the point of dysfunction. If your iPhone is old, its battery’s health may not be ideal. To see if that’s the case, go to Settings, look up Battery Health, and click on Battery Health & Charging from the open menu. Anything 80% and above is good, but Apple recommends replacing your battery when its health falls below that mark.

Turn Off Automatic Downloads and Background App Refresh

Apps on your iPhone tend to auto-update. While this is helpful, it could become overwhelming for your phone, especially if you have many apps on it. Multiple background app refreshes also take place without you knowing. Again, this is a helpful feature, but it could lead to a considerable drop in your phone’s efficiency if you have many apps that constantly refresh and update.

Go to Settings > App Store and turn off all three toggle switches under ‘Automatic Downloads.’ These are App Downloads, App Updates, and In-App Content. Then, go to General > Background App Refresh > Background App Refresh (again) and choose Off . Doing both will ensure no power-hungry apps are running in the background. If you’d like an app updated, you can constantly manually update it in the App Store.

No, closing your background apps won’t help.

I know; I felt as deceived as you did when Gizmodo Maxwell Zeff told us that closing background apps doesn’t do anything and that I have been making my poor little thumb do all that labor for years for nothing. It’s just a tech myth that originated years ago on Apple’s community forum and Stack Overflow and has been perpetuated ever since (because it sounds like it should work!). But yeah, doing that won’t affect either performance or battery.

Are some of your apps still running slow?

Are you sure it’s your phone and not your network? People often mistake a slow connection for a slow phone. Especially if you’re experiencing lag on apps that require an internet connection, it might just be your internet that needs fixing.

To quickly check this, look up ‘speed test’ on your browser. You’ll see an ‘Internet speed test’ pop-up. Hit the blue button that says ‘run speed test.’ In around 30 seconds, you’ll get precise stats on your download and upload speeds and a comment on your internet performance.

I just ran mine, and it said, “Your Internet connection is very fast. It should be able to handle multiple devices streaming HD videos, video conferencing, and gaming at the same time.” So, if my iPhone starts acting up, I’d know it’s not my internet.

A version of this article originally appeared on Gizmodo .

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MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023) - Technical Specifications

Year introduced: 2023

Identify your MacBook Air

Apple M2 chip

8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores

10-core GPU

16-core Neural Engine

100GB/s memory bandwidth

Media engine

Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW

Video decode engine

Video encode engine

ProRes encode and decode engine

Liquid Retina display

15.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 1 2880-by-1864 native resolution at 224 pixels per inch 500 nits brightness

Support for 1 billion colors

Wide color (P3)

True Tone technology

Battery and Power 12

Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback

Up to 15 hours wireless web

66.5-watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery

35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter

USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable

Fast-charge capable with 70W USB-C Power Adapter

Charging and Expansion

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MagSafe 3 charging port

3.5 mm headphone jack

Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for:

DisplayPort

Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)

USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)

USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)

8GB unified memory

Configurable to 16GB or 24GB

Configurable to 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB

Keyboard and Trackpad

Backlit Magic Keyboard with:

78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement

Ambient light sensor

Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Bluetooth 5.3

1080p FaceTime HD camera

Advanced image signal processor with computational video

Six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers

Wide stereo sound

Support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers

Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max

Three-mic array with directional beamforming

3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones

Display Support

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and:

One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz

Thunderbolt 3 digital video output

Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C

VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)

Video Playback

Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and ProRes

HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG

Audio Playback

Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

Operating Requirements

Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC

Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz

Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)

Storage temperature: –13° to 113° F (–25° to 45° C)

Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing

Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet

Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet

Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

Size and Weight

Height: 0.45 inch (1.15 cm)

Width: 13.40 inches (34.04 cm)

Depth: 9.35 inches (23.76 cm)

Weight: 3.3 pounds (1.51 kg) 3

Operating System

macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. And with macOS Sonoma, work and play on your Mac are even more powerful — with new ways to elevate your video presentations, boost your gaming performance, and personalize your device.

Learn more about latest operating system

macOS User Guide

Accessibility

Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook Air. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things.

Learn more about Accessibility

Features include:

Voice Control

Increase Contrast

Switch Control

Reduce Motion

Siri and Dictation

Live Captions

Built-in Apps 4

Photo Booth

QuickTime Player

Time Machine

Voice Memos

15-inch MacBook Air

USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)

Configure to Order

Configure your MacBook Air with these options at apple.com :

16GB or 24GB unified memory

512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSD

70W USB-C Power Adapter

MacBook Air and the Environment

15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact: 5

See the 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip Product Environmental Report (PDF)

Made with better materials

100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

100% recycled cobalt in the magnets of the MagSafe connector — a first for Apple

100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, representing 99% of the rare earth elements in the device

100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards

100% recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards

90% recycled steel in the battery tray

35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components

Energy efficient

ENERGY STAR ® certified 7

Smarter chemistry 8

Arsenic-free display glass

Mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium‑free

Green manufacturing

Over 30% of manufacturing electricity sourced from supplier clean energy projects 9

No established final assembly supplier sites generate any waste sent to landfill 13

Responsible packaging

100% of the virgin wood fiber in the packaging comes from responsibly managed forests 10

99% or more fiber-based, due to our work to eliminate plastic in packaging 11

Progress toward our 2030 goal

Reduced emissions for 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip by 48% against our baseline 14

Apple and the Environment

Today, Apple is carbon neutral for global corporate operations, and we are focused on our Apple 2030 goal to make every product carbon neutral.

See Apple’s commitment

Acoustic Performance

Declared noise emission values in accordance with ECMA-109

L W A,m is the mean A-weighted sound power level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 B.

L p A,m is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at operator position (rounded to the nearest 1 dB).

1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel).

K v is the statistical adder for computing upper-limit of A-weighted sound power level.

The quantity, L W A,c (formerly called L W Ad ) may be computed from the sum of L W A,m and K v .

The wireless web test browses 6 tabs with a mix of content including media.

Configuration tested: M2, 8-core CPU / 10-core GPU, 8GB unified memory, 512GB storage.

Screen size is measured diagonally. The displays on the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip have rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screens are 13.6 inches and 15.3 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).

1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.

Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are available on the Mac App Store. Downloading apps requires an Apple ID and a device that is compatible with the OS version required for each app.

Data accurate as of product launch.

Recycled material claim applies to the enclosure and is based on auditing done by UL LLC.

ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Apple's Regulated Substances Specification describes Apple's restrictions on the use of certain chemical substances in materials in Apple products, accessories, manufacturing processes, and packaging used for shipping products to Apple’s end-customers. Restrictions are derived from international laws or directives, regulatory agencies, eco-label requirements, environmental standards, and Apple policies. Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates except for AC power cords in India, Thailand (for 2-prong AC power cords), and South Korea, where we continue to seek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement. Apple products comply with the European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for the use of lead such as high-temperature solder. Apple is working to phase out the use of these exempted substances for new products where technically possible.

We estimate the percentage of electricity-related emissions in our manufacturing that is sourced from clean electricity by attributing to our carbon model clean energy procured by our suppliers in the prior fiscal year, based on the supplier manufacturing allocations at time of product launch. Included in this number is only clean electricity that Apple or its suppliers have procured as part of Apple’s Supplier Clean Energy Program.

Responsible sourcing of wood fiber is defined in Apple’s Sustainable Fiber Specification . We consider wood fibers to include bamboo.

Breakdown of U.S. retail packaging by weight. Adhesives, inks, and coatings are excluded from our calculations of plastic content and packaging weight.

Testing conducted by Apple in April and May 2023 using preproduction 15-inch MacBook Air systems with Apple M2, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. The wireless web test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing 25 popular websites with display brightness set to 8 clicks from bottom. The Apple TV app movie playback test measures battery life by playing back HD 1080p content with display brightness set to 8 clicks from bottom. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.

All established final assembly supplier sites—those that have been Apple suppliers for more than one year—for 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip are third-party verified as Zero Waste by UL LLC (UL 2799 Standard). UL requires at least 90 percent diversion through methods other than waste to energy to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill (Silver 90–94 percent, Gold 95–99 percent, and Platinum 100 percent) designations.

Carbon reductions are calculated against a baseline scenario: 1) No use of clean electricity for manufacturing or product use, beyond what is already available on the grid (based on regional emissions factors). 2) Apple’s carbon intensity of key materials as of 2015 (our baseline year for our 2030 product carbon neutrality goal). Carbon intensity of materials reflects use of recycled content and production technology. 3) Apple’s average mix of transportation modes (air, rail, ocean, ground) by product line across three years (fiscal years 2017 to 2019) to best capture the baseline transportation emissions of our products.

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  1. How to clear the cache or do a hard refresh in Safari?

    Sorted by: 91. Go to Safari > Empty Cache, or hit ⌘ Command + ⌥ Option + E. To refresh, click the refresh button on the addressbar or press ⌘ Command + R. Another tip. If you want to restore Safari, like completely clear all the caches, or parts of it, go to Safari > Reset Safari. I use it usually when I need to clear a lot of memory from ...

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    Safari is the default browser for your Mac, and there are two ways to hard refresh a page while using it. The first involves using the keyboard shortcut Command (⌘)-Option-R. The keyboard shortcut for the Hard Refresh on Safari. The second method involves holding down the Shift key on your keyboard while clicking the Refresh button in Safari.

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    Chrome, Firefox, or Edge for Windows: Press Ctrl+F5 (If that doesn't work, try Shift+F5 or Ctrl+Shift+R). Chrome or Firefox for Mac: Press Shift+Command+R. Safari for Mac: There is no simple keyboard shortcut to force a hard refresh. Instead, press Command+Option+E to empty the cache, then hold down Shift and click Reload in the toolbar.

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    Launch the "Settings" app on your iPad through the home screen. Scroll down the menu and select "Safari". Scroll down to the bottom of right hand panel and tap on "Clear History and Website Data". Confirm by tapping "Clear" from the pop-up window. Warning: this wipes every data, save form field values, bookmarks, etc. Share.

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    On Safari below version 9 : Empty cache and then reload so full "hot key" would be : CMD + OPTION + E. Then. CMD + R to refresh the page. Of course probably turning opening and closing a New Private Window from the File would also work but…. Share.

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    Furthermore, hard reloading Safari is instrumental for users seeking to access the most up-to-date content without any hindrances. Whether you're an avid reader, a researcher, or a casual web user, the ability to force a refresh in Safari ensures that you're always presented with the latest information, unimpeded by cached artifacts.

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    Hard Refresh Edge on Windows: To perform a hard refresh Edge on Windows, follow these steps: Open Microsoft Edge. Navigate to the webpage you want to hard refresh. Hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard. While holding down Ctrl, press the F5 key, or alternatively, click the Refresh button in the address bar. Hard Refresh Edge on macOS:

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    The key combination Option+Command+R will do a hard refresh of the browser, which erases cache and cookies for that webpage on Safari. ⌥ + ⌘ + R. Alternative way to do a refresh. You may also perform a refresh of a page by clicking the refresh button next to the address/URL. Or, hold the Shift key and click on the refresh button to do a ...

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    1. Launch Google Chrome on your phone and tap on the three-dot menu icon to open Settings. 2. Under Advanced, open Site settings and go to Data stored. 3. Here, you'll find a list of websites for which Google Chrome has stored cache data. Tap on the site URL you wish to hard refresh and tap on the Clear & reset button.

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  17. Do a hard refresh and clear your cache on any browser

    Because a hard refresh clears your browser cache for a specific page, it forces the browser to load the most recent version of that page. So, doing a hard refresh can help to accurately show whether there are website issues versus web browser inconsistencies. Remember that every web browser, Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, or Firefox, maintains ...

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    Here are the instructions on how to do a hard refresh in the most popular browsers. Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge. To perform a hard refresh, you need to do the following. ... There is only one way to do a hard refresh in Safari: Press ⌘ Command + ⌥ Option + C. Then, click on the Refresh button next to the address bar or press ⌘ Command + R.

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    Firefox. Opera. Safari. If you need to bypass your web browser cache use these refresh shortcuts to hard refresh your browser and see your latest page updates.

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