Clear Browser Cache - Safari

Description of Issue

How do I clear the cache in macOS Safari?

Context
  • Safari
  • macOS
Cause

Cached website items may interfere with various processes.

Resolution

Apple's macOS Safari web browser has two methods to clear its cache:

  • Keyboard Shortcut:
    1. Safari should be the active window.
    2. Press the following keys to activate the shortcut: CMD+ALT+E.
    3. Reload the website.

  • Develop Menu:
    1. If the Develop menu is not already enabled:
      1. Safari should be the active window.
      2. Click Safari in the top menu bar > click Preferences...
      3. In the Preferences popup > click on the Advanced tab.
      4. Check the option near the bottom: Show Develop menu in menu bar.
      5. Now you should see a new Develop menu item in the menu bar.
    2. Click Develop menu bar item > select Empty Caches from the dropdown.
    3. Reload the website.
Additional Information

Refer to Master Article - Clear Browser Cache to learn how to clear the cache for other web browsers.