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Cache-Control Header Explained

What the HTTP Cache-Control header does and when it's used.

Published October 14, 2026

The Cache-Control header specifies caching directives for both requests and responses, like max-age or no-store.

Key points

  • "Cache-Control: no-store" prevents any caching; "max-age=3600" allows caching for one hour
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