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:
- Safari should be the active window.
- Press the following keys to activate the shortcut: CMD+ALT+E.
- Reload the website.
- Develop Menu:
- If the Develop menu is not already enabled:
- Safari should be the active window.
- Click Safari in the top menu bar > click Preferences...
- In the Preferences popup > click on the Advanced tab.
- Check the option near the bottom: Show Develop menu in menu bar.
- Now you should see a new Develop menu item in the menu bar.
- Click Develop menu bar item > select Empty Caches from the dropdown.
- Reload the website.
- If the Develop menu is not already enabled:
Additional Information
Refer to Master Article - Clear Browser Cache to learn how to clear the cache for other web browsers.