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Resetting Cache & Cookies in Google Chrome

How to hard reset cache and cookies using F12 or Chrome's setting menu.

 

Method 1: Using DevTools (F12) + Reload Button

This method does a hard reload and clears cache for that session.

Steps:

  1. Open the webpage you want to refresh.

  2. Press F12 to open Developer Tools.

  3. Right-click the Reload button next to the address bar.

  4. You’ll see three options:

    • Normal Reload

    • Hard Reload

    • Empty Cache and Hard Reload

    Click "Empty Cache and Hard Reload".

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Method 2: Using Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Delete

This method allows you to manually clear cookies, cache, and other site data.

Steps:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows/Linux) or Command + Shift + Delete (Mac).

  2. A "Clear browsing data" window will pop up.

  3. Choose:

    • Time range: Select "All time".

    • Check:

      •  ☐   Browsing History
      • Cookies and other site data

      • Cached images and files

  4. Click Delete data.

Example Image:

 

What’s the Difference?

Method What It Does Best Used When
F12 + Right-Click Reload Clears cache for the specific session and page When debugging or refreshing updated site content
Ctrl + Shift + Delete Clears all cache and cookies based on the selected time range When fixing login issues, tracking bugs, or clearing full history