{"id":5585,"date":"2026-05-25T11:43:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/?p=5585"},"modified":"2026-05-25T11:43:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:43:44","slug":"502-how-to-clear-dns-cache-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/502\/how-to-clear-dns-cache-html","title":{"rendered":"How to Clear DNS Cache?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever typed a website address correctly, but the website still refused to open?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or maybe the website loads on your mobile data but not on your Wi-Fi connection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, the real culprit is an outdated DNS cache stored on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DNS cache helps your system open websites faster by storing previous DNS lookup results locally. But sometimes, this saved data becomes outdated or corrupted. When this happens, your browser or operating system may try connecting to the wrong server address, leading to frustrating website issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearing the DNS cache is one of the easiest and most effective troubleshooting methods to fix website connectivity problems in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In this guide, you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">What DNS cache is<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">What problems can an outdated DNS cache cause<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">How to clear DNS cache on different operating systems<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Why each step matters<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Useful DNS tips to improve browsing experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: How to Fix Slow DNS Lookup?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is DNS Cache?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DNS (Domain Name System) converts the domain name into an IP address so your browser knows where to connect. To speed up future visits, your device temporarily stores this information. This stored information is called the DNS cache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This improves browsing speed and reduces lookup time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/422\/difference-between-website-domain-and-url.html\"><strong>Difference Between a Website, Domain Name and a URL<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Problems Can DNS Cache Cause?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While DNS cache is useful, old or corrupted cache files can create several issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">1. Website Not Opening<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your system may still use an old IP address even after the website has moved to a new server.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">2. DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Errors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This error usually appears when the cached DNS records no longer match the current DNS configuration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">3.  Website Loading Old Content<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes you continue seeing outdated website data after DNS changes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">4. SSL or Security Errors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An incorrect cached IP may redirect your browser to the wrong server, triggering SSL certificate warnings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">5. Slow Website Connection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your device may repeatedly attempt to connect to unreachable servers before finding the correct one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #faf4ff; padding: 18px 24px; background-color: #faf4ff; width: 730px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\n    <strong>\u2605 Small Tip<\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p style=\"margin: 0;\">\n    Changing nameservers or DNS records can take time to update globally. Clearing the local DNS cache helps your system fetch the latest DNS information faster.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/457\/fix-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain.html\"><strong>Guide to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When Should You Clear DNS Cache?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should consider clearing the DNS cache when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Your website suddenly stops loading<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">You recently changed DNS settings<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">You migrated your domain to a new hosting server<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">SSL errors appear unexpectedly<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">You are troubleshooting internet connectivity issues<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">You cannot access a website while others can<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/359\/How-to-Configure-Domain-Redirects-in-cPanel.html\"><strong>How to Configure Domain Redirects in cPanel?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-left: 28px; text-indent: -32px;\">\n  \u2605 How Can You Clear the DNS Cache on Windows?\n<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u27a2 Method 1: Using Command Prompt<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style:none; padding-left:0; margin-left:24px;\">\n    <li>\u2794 Search for <strong>\u2018Command Prompt\u2019<\/strong> in Windows search.<\/li>\n    <li>\u2794 Right-click it and select <strong>\u2018Run as Administrator\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u27a2 Why This Step Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Administrative access allows Windows to refresh and modify system-level DNS cache records.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 Now, you have to flush DNS. To flush DNS, run the following command &#038; press Enter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><button class=\"copy-btn\" onclick=\"copyCommand(this)\">\ud83d\udccb<\/button><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u27a2 What does this command do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This command deletes all locally stored DNS cache entries from your system &amp; after clearing the cache, Windows starts requesting fresh DNS information directly from DNS servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 If flushing gets successful, you will see:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it! This confirms the old DNS records have been removed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #faf4ff; padding: 18px 24px; background-color: #faf4ff; width: 730px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\n    <strong>\u2605 Small Tip<\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p style=\"margin: 0;\">\n    After flushing the DNS cache, restart your browser for better results.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>\u2605 How Can You Clear DNS Cache on macOS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Different macOS versions may use slightly different commands, but the latest versions generally use the command below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"list-style:none; padding-left:0; margin-left:24px;\">\n    <li>\u2794 Open Terminal<\/li>\n    <li>\u2794 In that, enter the following command to clear the DNS cache &#038; press <strong>Enter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><button class=\"copy-btn\" onclick=\"copyCommand(this)\">\ud83d\udccb<\/button><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u27a2 What does this do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>macOS uses the mDNSResponder service to manage DNS caching &amp; this command clears the stored cache and restarts the DNS responder service to fetch updated records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 After entering this command, macOS may ask for your administrator password. You type it and press <strong>Enter.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #faf4ff; padding: 18px 24px; background-color: #faf4ff; width: 730px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\n    <strong>\u2605 Important Note<\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p style=\"margin: 0;\">\n    You may not see a confirmation message on macOS. That is normal and usually means the command worked successfully.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>\u2605 How Can You Clear DNS Cache on Linux?<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"list-style:none; padding-left:0; margin-left:24px;\">\n    <li>\u2794 Open Terminal<\/li>\n    <li>\u2794 Run the Following Command<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><button class=\"copy-btn\" onclick=\"copyCommand(this)\">\ud83d\udccb<\/button><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>sudo systemd-resolve &#8211;flush-caches<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u27a2 Why This Command is Used<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Linux systems using <strong>systemd-resolved<\/strong> store DNS cache locally for faster access &amp; this command removes outdated cached records and forces the system to retrieve fresh DNS data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #faf4ff; padding: 18px 24px; background-color: #faf4ff; width: 730px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\n    <strong>\u2605 Small Tip<\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p style=\"margin: 0;\">\n    If flushing the cache does not work immediately, restarting the network manager can help fully refresh DNS connections.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/440\/how-to-configure-dns-in-linux.html\"><strong>How to Configure DNS on Linux?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>\u2605 How Can You Clear Cache in Google Chrome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the operating system cache is cleared, but the browser still stores DNS records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"list-style:none; padding-left:0; margin-left:24px;\">\n    <li>\u2794 Open Google Chrome<\/li>\n    <li>\u2794 Visit the Following Address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><button class=\"copy-btn\" onclick=\"copyCommand(this)\">\ud83d\udccb<\/button><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>chrome:\/\/net-internals\/#dns<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<ul style=\"list-style:none; padding-left:0; margin-left:24px;\">\n    <li>\u2794 Now, you have to click <strong>\u2018Clear host cache\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 <strong>Why This Step Helps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chrome maintains its own internal DNS cache for faster browsing. Clearing it ensures Chrome requests updated DNS records directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>\u2605 How Can You Clear DNS Cache on Android?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Android devices usually clear DNS cache automatically, but you can refresh it manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">Method 1: Toggle Airplane Mode<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style:none; padding-left:0; margin-left:24px;\">\n    <li>\u2794 Enable Airplane Mode on your device &#038; wait for 10\u201315 seconds.<\/li>\n    <li>\u2794 After that, disable Airplane Mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 <strong>Why This Works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This resets active network connections and forces the device to establish a fresh DNS lookup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">Method 2: Restart Your Device<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple restart often refreshes temporary DNS-related network data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-left: 28px; text-indent: -32px;\">\u2605 How Can You Clear DNS Cache on iPhone (iOS)?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">Method 1: Toggle Airplane Mode<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style:none; padding-left:0; margin-left:24px;\">\n    <li>\u2794 Enable Airplane Mode &#038; wait for a few seconds<\/li>\n    <li>\u2794 Disable it again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">Method 2: Restart the iPhone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Restarting refreshes network sessions and clears temporary DNS-related information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Tips to Avoid DNS Problems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u27a2 Use Reliable Public DNS Servers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using trusted DNS providers can improve speed and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Popular options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Google DNS<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Cloudflare DNS<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">OpenDNS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u27a2 Keep Browser Updated<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Modern browsers include better DNS handling and security improvements. So, it\u2019s important to keep your browser updated.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u27a2 Avoid Storing Old DNS Records Too Long<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you manage websites or hosting, avoid excessively high DNS TTL values during migrations.\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u27a2 Flush DNS After Website Migration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whenever you move your website to a new server, clearing the DNS cache helps you see the updated site more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/409\/how-to-create-dns-zone-in-whm.html\"><strong>How To Create a DNS Zone in WHM?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The DNS cache is designed to improve browsing speed, but outdated or corrupted records can cause frustrating website and connectivity issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, clearing DNS cache is a quick and safe troubleshooting method that often fixes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Website loading problems<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">DNS errors<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">SSL warnings<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Slow website connections<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Server migration issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you use Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or iPhone, flushing the DNS cache helps your device request fresh DNS information directly from DNS servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever a website behaves strangely after DNS changes or server migration, clearing DNS cache should always be one of your first troubleshooting steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1779366678176\" class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<h3>1. Does Clearing DNS Cache Delete Personal Data?<\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely not! It only removes temporary DNS lookup records and does not affect files, passwords, or browsing history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1779366700438\" class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<h3>2. Is Clearing DNS Cache Safe?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, for sure. It is completely safe and commonly recommended for fixing connectivity issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1779366719886\" class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<h3>3. Will the Internet become faster after clearing the DNS Cache?<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes yes! If outdated DNS records are slowing down website connections, clearing the cache can improve loading speed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1779366738211\" class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<h3>4. How Often Should I Clear DNS Cache?<\/h3>\n<p>You usually do not need to clear it regularly. 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