This article will show you how to flush the DNS (Domain Name System) for a computer running a Windows or Mac operating system.
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Clear Local DNS Cache on Windows
Instructions
- Type "cmd" into the Taskbar Search Box
- Click the Command Prompt app in the results list when the search completes
- Within the prompt, type "ipconfig /flushdns"
- Hit the Enter key on your keyboard
- A Successfully flushed DNS Resolver Cache message should appear
Clear Local DNS Cache on Mac
Instructions
- Navigate to Finder, hover over the Go tab, then select the Utilities option in the drop-down list
- Select the Terminal option
- A Terminal window will open on your local machine
- Within the prompt, type "sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder && echo macOS DNS Cache Reset"
- Hit the Enter key on your keyboard
Notes:- There will be no message, but at this time please reattempt connection to your domain.
- You may have to enter your administrator password.
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