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Flush Your DNS Cache
Confused About Your Computer’s DNS Cache?
Your computer’s DNS cache is a database that stores the IP addresses of websites you’ve visited. This cache helps your computer load websites more quickly by avoiding the need to look up the IP address of a website each time you visit it.
However, if your DNS cache becomes corrupted or outdated, it can cause problems with your internet connection. For example, you may experience slow loading times or be unable to connect to websites altogether.
How to Flush Your DNS Cache on Windows
Flushing your DNS cache is a simple process that can help fix internet connection issues caused by a corrupted or outdated cache.
To flush your DNS cache on Windows 10, follow these steps:
- Click on Start.
- Type “command prompt” into the search bar.
- Right-click on “Command Prompt” and select “Run as administrator.”
- Type the following command into the Command Prompt window and press Enter:
ipconfig /flushdns
You should see a message that says “Successfully flushed the DNS resolver cache.”
How to Flush Your DNS Cache on Mac
To flush your DNS cache on a Mac, follow these steps:
- Click on the Apple menu and select “System Preferences.”
- Click on “Network.”
- Select the network connection you are using from the list on the left.
- Click on the “Advanced” button.
- Click on the “DNS” tab.
- Click on the “Remove” button to remove all of the DNS servers from the list.
- Click on the “Add” button to add a new DNS server to the list.
- Enter the IP address of a DNS server into the field.
- Click on the “OK” button.
You should now be able to connect to websites without any problems.
How to Flush Your DNS Cache on Linux
To flush your DNS cache on Linux, follow these steps:
- Open a terminal window.
- Type the following command into the terminal window and press Enter:
sudo /etc/init.d/dnsmasq restart
You should now be able to connect to websites without any problems.