How to Clear Browser Cache & Flush DNS (Desktop & Mobile Guide)

When you make updates to your website or migrate to Ovation Hall, you might notice that your browser still displays old images, stale fonts, or broken styles. This occurs because modern browsers cache files locally to save bandwidth.

Here is how to force a fresh reload and clear your DNS resolver cache.

Quick Keyboard Shortcuts (Hard Refresh)

Before clearing your entire browsing history, try a hard refresh:

• Windows / Linux (Chrome, Edge, Firefox): Press Ctrl + F5 or Ctrl + Shift + R.
• macOS (Chrome, Firefox): Press Cmd + Shift + R.
• macOS (Safari): Hold Shift and click the reload button.

How to Clear Cache in Google Chrome (Desktop)

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + Delete (Mac).

2. Set Time Range to All time.

3. Check Cached images and files and Cookies and other site data.

4. Click Clear data.

How to Flush DNS Cache on Your Computer

If your domain was recently pointed to new nameservers, your computer's local DNS resolver may still remember the old IP address:

• Windows: Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:

  ipconfig /flushdns

• macOS: Open Terminal and execute:

  sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder