How do I clear my DNS cache? Print

How to clear your DNS cache

The following methods allow you to remove old and inaccurate DNS information that may result in 404 errors.

Windows® 8

1. Press Win+X to open the WinX Menu.
2. Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.

3. Enter the following command:

   ipconfig /flushdns

   If the command was successful, you will see the following message:

   Windows IP configuration successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.

Windows 7

1. Click the Start button.
2. Enter cmd in the Start menu search text box.
3. Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
4. Type the following command and press Enter: ipconfig /flushdns

5. If the command was successful, you will see the following message:

   Windows IP configuration successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.

Windows XP, 2000, or Vista®

1. Click the Start button.
2. On the Start menu, click Run....
   • If you do not see the Run command in Vista, enter run in the Search bar.

3. Type the following command in the Run text box:

   ipconfig /flushdns

MacOS® 10.7 and 10.8

1. Click Applications.
2. Click Utilities.
3. Double-click the Terminal application.

4. Type the following command:

   sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder

   Warning: To run this command, you will need to know the computer's Admin account password.

MacOS 10.5 and 10.6

1. Click Applications.
2. Click Utilities.
3. Double-click the Terminal application.
4. Type the following command:

    

   sudo dscacheutil -flushcache