How To Clear DNS Cache In Chrome Using Chrome://Net-Internals/#Dns (Desktop And Android)
Published: 2024-05-30 09:09:24

by [Ghaida Bouchaala](https://blog.openreplay.com/authors/ghaida-bouchaala)





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Clearing the DNS cache in Chrome can resolve various connectivity issues caused by outdated or corrupted DNS information. This guide will show you how to use the `chrome://net-internals/#dns` tool to clear the Google Chrome DNS cache for desktop and android devices.

### What is DNS?

[DNS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVR9lhUGAyU) (Domain Name System) is the internet's address book. When you type a website address (like `www.example.com`) into your browser, a DNS server translates it into an IP address (like `192.0.2.1`) that computers use to communicate with each other. This translation is needed to connect you to websites, email servers, and other online services.

### When is it necessary to clear the DNS cache in Chrome?

Your browser stores DNS information in a cache to speed up future requests. However, this cached information can sometimes cause problems. 

Here are four scenarios when clearing the DNS cache in Chrome browser is necessary:

**DNS error messages**: When you receive error messages related to DNS, such as "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN" or "ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED.”

**Websites not loading or loading slow**: When websites are either not loading or are taking a long time to load.

**Inaccessible websites:** When you can't access certain websites, even though they work on other devices.

**Incorrect page display**: When your browser's pages are not displaying correctly or are missing content.

### How to clear DNS cache in Google Chrome browser (Desktop and Android) using chrome://net-internals/#dns

The steps for clearing the DNS cache in Chrome are the same for desktop and Android devices.

**Step 1: Launch a new tab** 

Open a new tab on your Chrome browser.

**Step 2: Access DNS settings** 

Paste `chrome://net-internals/#dns` in the address bar and press Enter.

**Step 3: Clear DNS cache** 

Click on the “Clear host cache” button.

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> iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads, do not support this functionality in Chrome.

## Conclusion

Clearing your DNS cache in Chrome can improve your browsing experience. 

Following our three steps, flushing your DNS cache regularly will ensure you have the most up-to-date information.

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### Additional information

If you need to clear the DNS cache on your operating system, refer to this [article](https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/google-chrome-clear-or-flush-the-dns-cache/). It provides step by step guides on how to clear or flush the DNS cache on MS-Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux, and Mac OS.

If you need to clear the DNS cache on your iOS device (iPhone or iPad), refer to this [Youtube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xzVZbTGWTo).

### Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

**Q1: Will clearing the DNS cache log me out of websites?**

A1: No, clearing the DNS cache does not log you out of websites. It only clears the DNS resolver cache.

**Q2: How often should I clear my DNS cache?**

A2: There is no set frequency, but clearing the DNS cache can help if you encounter frequent connectivity issues.