How to view a clean, refreshed copy of a web page

TECHS Tip

(a) Open a Private/Incognito Window

Google Chrome

  • Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl + Shift + N
  • Mac: Press Cmd + Shift + N
  • Or, click the three-dot menu (top-right) → “New Incognito Window”

Mozilla Firefox

  • Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl + Shift + P
  • Mac: Press Cmd + Shift + P
  • Or, click the three-line menu (top-right) → “New Private Window”

Microsoft Edge

  • Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl + Shift + N
  • Mac: Press Cmd + Shift + N
  • Or, click the three-dot menu (top-right) → “New InPrivate Window”

Safari (Mac & iPhone/iPad)

  • Mac: Press Cmd + Shift + N or go to “File” → “New Private Window”
  • iPhone/iPad: Open Safari → Tap the tab button (two overlapping squares) → Select “Private”

(b) Hard Refresh Your Browser (optional – if you are still seeing an old version)

Google Chrome & Microsoft Edge

  • Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Shift + R or Ctrl + F5
  • Mac: Cmd + Shift + R

Mozilla Firefox

  • Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Shift + R or Ctrl + F5
  • Mac: Cmd + Shift + R

Safari (Mac)

  • Press Cmd + Option + R for a full cache refresh