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This article describes how to clear the DNS cache on your computer.

Many computer operating systems (OS) use caching to store DNS lookup results. Normally this is not a problem, and accelerates network performance. However, when you are developing a web site or configuring domain settings, your computer’s DNS cache can get in the way, preventing you from accessing the correct site.

To clear the DNS cache, follow the appropriate procedure below

Windows 10

To clear your DNS cache if you use Windows 10, perform the following steps:

ipconfig /flushdns

Windows IP configuration successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.

Windows® 8

To clear your DNS cache if you use Windows 8, perform the following steps:

ipconfig /flushdns

Windows IP configuration successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.

Windows 7

To clear your DNS cache if you use Windows 7, perform the following steps:

ipconfig /flushdns

Windows IP configuration successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.

Windows XP, 2000, or Vista®

To clear your DNS cache if you use Windows XP, 2000, or Vista®, perform the following steps:

ipconfig /flushdns

Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.

MacOS® 10.10

To clear your DNS cache if you use MacOS X version 10.10, perform the following steps:

sudo discoveryutil mdnsflushcache

If the command succeeds, the system does not return any output.

Warning: To run this command, you must know the computer’s administrator account password.

MacOS 10.7, 10.8, and 10.9

To clear your DNS cache if you use MacOS X version 10.7, 10.8, or 10.9, perform the following steps:

sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder

If the command succeeds, the system does not return any output.

Warning: To run this command, you must know the computer’s administrator account password.

MacOS 10.5 and 10.6

To clear your DNS cache if you use MacOS X version 10.5 or 10.6, perform the following steps:

sudo dscacheutil –flushcache

If the command succeeds, the system does not return any output.

Warning: To run this command, you must know the computer’s administrator account password.