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How can I make Chrome stop caching redirects?

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Mar 15, 2026385877 views
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I am working on a web application that is using (for pretty URLs). I am trying to debug logic in the way the redirects are working. However Google Chrome keeps remembering the redirects and even after I change the code, redirecting the same way. This is making it very hard to troubleshoot. For example if I redirect to , then change my code to NOT redirect anymore. Google Chrome is still redirecting to . Like the redirect is cached or something. Is there a way to turn this off?

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Fix for: How can I make Chrome stop caching redirects?

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Google Chrome will cache your 301 redirects. To get around this, and to keep the tabs open, you'll just need to clear your browser cache. Chrome Menu > Settings > Show advanced settings... > Privacy > Click Clear browsing data... Whatever else you select, make sure "Cached images and files" is a checked option. Then click Clear browsing data and you should be able to retest again. If you've just followed the redirect, you only need to delete data from the past hour. Alternatively, test and deve…

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