How to Clear the Cache for Only a Single Website in Google Chrome?, by TechMeSpot on YouTube. 2 min 32 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 32 s
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 6
What you need
Steps
Open Google Chrome on your computer and load the website whose cache you want to clear.
Right-click anywhere on the page and choose Inspect from the menu. The developer tools panel opens.
Find the reload button at the top left of the developer tools panel, next to the address bar.
Right-click the reload button and a small menu appears with reload options.
Click Empty Cache and Hard Reload. Chrome clears the stored files for that site and reloads the page.
Close the developer tools panel with the X or press F12, then check that the page looks right.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the developer tools panel open only while you work, since it can slow the page down.
Empty Cache and Hard Reload only affects the site in the current tab, so other sites keep their cache.
If the page still looks wrong, close the tab, reopen the site and repeat the steps.
The Inspect option may not appear on some pages, so try another page on the same site.
Questions
Does this clear the cache for every website?
No. It only clears the cached files for the site open in that tab. Your other sites keep their stored data.
Will I be logged out of the website?
Usually not. Cookies and logins are separate from the cache, so you should stay signed in.
Can I do this on a phone or tablet?
Not with these steps. The Inspect menu is part of Chrome's desktop developer tools, so use a computer.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
