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==How to Access==
Select '''Tools &rarr; Purge Expired Cache''' from the drop-down menu on the Back-end of your Joomla! installation.

==Description==
This tool will purge all expired cache files and therefore clean up the the webspace.
*''Note'': if you have a large amount of items we recommend to purge the files as many times as possible to avoid overloading your webspace!
*'''Warning''': if you have a great amount of cache files and your server settings of 'max_input_time' is set to less then 60 (seconds), you mave recieve a php warning message. In this case start this process again!

==Screenshot==
[[Image:Cache.Manager_PurgeExpiredCache.png]]


==Toolbar==
At the top right you will see the toolbar:

[[Image:TB.PurgeExpired.Help.png]]
*'''Purge Expired'''.Click on this Button will start the purging process.
{{toolbaricon|Help}}


==Quick Tips==
*Purging cached files is recommended if there is a great amount it items.

==Related Information==
*To change the cache settings for your site: [[screen.config.15#Cache Settings|Global Configuration - Cache Settings]]
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