How to do a hard refresh (Desktop + Mobile)

What is a browser refresh?

Refresh is a command that reloads the contents of a window or Web page with the most current data.

When do I need to do a refresh?

TapGoods is constantly working to improve our platform. In doing so, we may make changes, updates, or launch new features. Performing a refresh will reload TapGoods with the new and improved data. We recommend doing a refresh every couple of weeks unless we notify you otherwise.

How do I refresh on a Desktop?

Chrome on Windows:

To hard refresh on Google Chrome on Windows, there are two ways you can do it:

Hold down Ctrl and click the Reload button.
Or Hold down Ctrl and press F5.

Chrome on Mac:

To do a hard refresh on Google Chrome on Mac, there are two ways that you can do it:

Hold down Shift and click the Reload button.
Or Hold down Command, Shift and click the ‘R’ key.

Firefox on Windows:

To hard refresh on Firefox on Windows, there are also two easy hotkey commands you can use:

Hold down Ctrl, Shift and the ‘R’ key.
Or Hold down Ctrl and press F5.

Firefox on Mac:

To hard refresh on Firefox on Mac, there are also two easy key combinations that you can use:

Hold down Command, Shift and the ‘R’ key.
Or Hold down Shift and press the reload button.

Internet Explorer on Windows:

To hard refresh Internet Explorer, there is one simple way to do it:

Hold the Control key, press the F5 key.
Or, hold the Control key, click the Refresh button.

Safari on Mac:

To hard refresh safari, there is one simple way to do it:

Hold down the option and command key then press the ‘E’ key.

How do I refresh on a Mobile?

This can be tricky on a mobile device because you cannot simply press Cmd + Shift + R (or Alt + Shift + R, if you’re on PC). We’ve compiled a list of the most common devices and browsers, with hard refresh directions specific to each one:

Chrome on Android:

In Chrome, tap the menu button in the upper right hand (three vertical dots) and select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.