Documentation:Changing Browser Cache Settings

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Background

When a page is loaded, it is cached so it doesn't need to be re-downloaded each time you access the page. If the page changes after a previous visit, you may want to change your browser cache settings to re-download it to get the updated page. These instructions will guide you through changing the cache setting on your browser to check for a newer version of a cached page every time the page is accessed.

Cache Settings by Browser

Changing Cache Settings in Firefox

If you are using Firefox, you can change the cache settings to check for a new version every time a page is loaded and show the updated changes. In the address bar at the top of the browser, type in about:config and press Enter.

  1. Type in about:config in the address bar at the top of the browser.

A warning will pop up about editing the preference settings. To continue, click on the blue button.

  1. A warning will pop up if you try to access the Browser Preference Settings.

You will be brought to a list of preferences. In the top search bar, type in browser.cache.check_doc_frequency and double click on the preference to edit it.

  1. Search for browser.cache.check_doc_frequency in the top search bar and double click on it to edit the integer value.

In the window that opens, type in 1 as the integer value and click on OK to save the changes.


Changing Cache Settings in Internet Explorer

If you are using Internet Explorer 11, you can change the cache settings to check for a new version every time a page is loaded and show the updated changes. Go into Tools by clicking on the IECache.png icon located at the top right corner of the browser. Then, select Internet Options in the drop-down menu. Under Browsing History, click on Settings. In the Temporary Internet Files tab, select Every time I visit the webpage under Check for newer versions of stored pages.

  1. In the Website Data Settings window, make sure to select Every time I visit the webpage.

Click on OK to close the window and save changes. Click on OK again to close the Internet Options window and save all of the changes you've made.