Is it possible to clear the browser cache using javascript?

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Many times we clear user browser cache when a user open our website or we need user permission to do so. However I spend some time on the internet to find any article or something about clearing the cache through javaScript but I did not find any.

There is another thread here: stackoverflow.com/questions/11427084/… — Endre Simo
– Endre Simo, Commented Aug 6, 2012 at 11:04

Mitya · Accepted Answer · 2012-08-06 11:00:19Z

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No - JavaScript would not have permission to perform this sort of OS-level operation. It is clearly something that only the user should be able to invoke, not a third-party script without their knowledge.

If you have issues with caching, there are approaches to force fresh loads, e.g. by adding random query strings to HREFs/SRCs.

answered Aug 6, 2012 at 11:00

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Narendra Over a year ago

Right said. Amit: but we can disable caching for our website.

Jitender Over a year ago

Rain: how can we disable caching for our website

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