How to Hard Reset Cache and Cookies in Google Chrome

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:

1. • 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.

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