How to clear Dispatcher cache for specific content paths in Adobe Experience Manager

Last update: October 16, 2026

This article explains how to clear the cache for specific content paths in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Dispatcher when updated content does not appear on your website due to cached versions.

Description description

Environment

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) (all versions) with Dispatcher enabled.

Issue/Symptoms

Recently published or updated content is not visible to end users because Dispatcher serves outdated cached versions of the content.

Cause

The Dispatcher cache contains outdated files for the affected content paths, preventing new updates from being displayed until the cache is cleared.

Resolution resolution

Follow the steps to resolve the issue:

Identify the Dispatcher cache root directory on your web server(s). This is typically configured in your Dispatcher settings.
For each content path that needs to be refreshed (for example, /content/example-site/products or /content/example-site/en/about), locate the corresponding cached files or directories under the cache root. The cache directory structure usually mirrors the content path.
Delete the cached files or directories for the specified paths. Use standard file system commands (such as rm -rf on Linux or del on Windows).
If you have multiple Dispatcher instances (such as in a load-balanced environment), repeat the cache clearance on all relevant servers.
After clearing the cache, access the affected URLs in a browser to verify that the updated content is now visible.

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