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Clear your cache if you experience problems with Collums

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Written by Dr Askari
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Your computer or device holds files in a "cache" that it uses to load Collums more quickly. When we update, if your computer holds onto this cache, it may cause problems.

If you have problems with Collums such as logging in or loading pages, first try hard reloading Chrome or using Incognito mode. This loads Collums ignoring your cache. If this fixes the problem in your tab but the issue persists elsewhere, consider clearing your cache.

Important: Always use Google Chrome to run Collums.

Hard reload Chrome

Doing this reloads your chrome tab ignoring the cache.

On Windows:

Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + R or Ctrl + F5. Alternatively, you can hold down the Ctrl key and click the Reload button in the browser (the circular arrow next to the address bar).

On Mac:

use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + R. Alternatively, hold down the Shift key and click the reload button (the circular arrow next to the address bar).

Use Incognito mode

On a computer

  1. On your computer, open Chrome.

  2. At the top right, click the 3 dots / New Incognito window.

  3. A new window appears. At the top corner, check for the Incognito icon

    Incognito

On a mobile device

  1. On your device, open Chrome.

  2. At the top right (bottom right on iPhone), click the 3 dots / New Incognito tab.

  3. A new tab appears. At the top corner, check for the Incognito icon

    Incognito

Clear your cache

On a computer

  1. Click the 3 dots in the top right of the screen.

  2. Click settings.

  3. Click Security and privacy on the left of the screen.

  4. Click Clear browsing data.

  5. Ensure that "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files" are checked.

  6. Change the time range (at the top of the modal) to "Last 7 days".

  7. Click Clear data.

On a mobile device

  1. In Chrome, tap the 3 dots in the bottom right.

  2. Tap History.

  3. Tap Clear Browsing Data (in red text at the bottom of the screen).

  4. Ensure the following are checked: "Cookies, Site Data" and "Cached Images and Files".

  5. Tap "Time range" at the top of the screen and choose "Last 7 days".

  6. Tap "Clear Browsing Data" at the bottom of the screen.

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