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Web Development
Vercel Blog·Jun 24·5 min read
Manually purge the CDN cache
TL;DR
Web applications often rely on Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to cache content for faster access, but outdated cache can lead to serving stale data. Vercel provides a manual cache purging feature that allows developers to clear specific cached content when updates occur.
✦ Why It Matters
Engineers can ensure users always access the latest content by utilizing Vercel's manual cache purging feature.
Key Takeaways
- Use the CLI command to purge CDN cache instantly.
- Access cache settings dashboard for manual purging.
- Refresh cached images without waiting for new deployments.
- Ensure users see the latest content immediately.
How It Works
Users can manually trigger a cache purge through the Vercel dashboard or CLI, allowing for immediate updates to cached content. This is particularly effective for scenarios where images are optimized and cached across multiple deployments.