If you’re using Windows, start by typing “cmd” into the search field along the taskbar, and then selecting the Command Prompt app:
In the window that opens, enter “ipconfig/flushdns” (no quotations), and hit Enter:
When the process is finished, it will display a message letting you know that the DNS cache was successfully flushed. Repeat this process for the following commands:
ipconfig /registerdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
If you’re using a Mac device, you can flush your DNS cache by opening the Terminal application (press the Command + Space keys, and then type “Terminal” into Spotlight). In the Terminal application window, enter the following:
dscacheutil -flushcache
Press the Enter key. There won’t be a success message as there is on Windows devices. However, simply running this command will flush the DNS cache. For further guidance, you can refer to our full guide on how to flush your DNS cache in Windows, Mac, and Chrome.