Windows OS
Below you can find instructions on how to clear local DNS cache on different versions of Windows OS.
1. Click on the Start button .
2. Choose All Programs and click Accessories. Then click on Command Prompt:
3. In the Command Prompt window type in ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter:
4. You will see the following confirmation message: Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.
1. Click on the Start button .
2. Click All Programs > Accessories > right-click on Command Prompt and choose Run as Administrator:
3. In the Command Prompt window type in ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter:
4. Once done, you will see the following message: Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.
The Flush DNS command on Windows 8/10 is the same as on Windows 7 and Vista, the difference is only in how to open the command prompt.
1. Press the Start button > Applications > type Command prompt in the search bar:
2. In the Command Prompt window type in ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter:
3. After the cache is cleared, you will get the following message: Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.