User can't see the media due to browser cache memory problem

๐Ÿ’ป Environment/Context

  • Media library
  • Collections

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โ“ Issue/Question

  • I'm unable to access the collection, getting a blank page
  • When I try to access the platform, the web doesn't load
  • I don't see any material in the collection, but I can see it in the media library
  • When I access the platform using the incognito mode I can see all the sub-collections, with the normal browser page I cannot
  • One of our users who is trying to access the photos for a collection and they are currently seeing a blank screen

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๐Ÿ‘Œ Resolution/Answer

  • Open the platform in an incognito window to rule out browser extensions and cached data
  • Clear the browser cache
    • In Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data > select Cached images and files > Clear data
  • Reload the platform

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๐Ÿฅš Cause

  • An outdated browser cache can stop the platform from loading the media in the collection

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๐Ÿ”– Notes