{"id":17357,"date":"2026-03-12T10:08:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T04:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/?p=17357"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:08:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T04:38:45","slug":"clear-dns-cache-on-windows-linux-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/clear-dns-cache-on-windows-linux-mac","title":{"rendered":"How to Clear DNS Cache on Windows, Linux &amp; Mac in 2026, Apr"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>To clear DNS cache on Windows, <\/strong>macOS, and Linux, run the platform\u2019s flush command to remove stored hostname to IP records and force fresh lookups. Use <code><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/ipconfig-flushdns-command\">ipconfig \/flushdns<\/a><\/code> on Windows, <code>dscacheutil -flushcache<\/code> and <code>killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/code> on macOS, and <code>resolvectl flush caches<\/code> or restart your resolver on Linux, then verify with <code>nslookup<\/code> or <code>dig<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clearing DNS cache fixes issues like<\/strong> websites not loading, wrong IP resolutions after a DNS change, or intermittent 404s. In this guide, I\u2019ll show you exactly how to flush DNS on Windows, Linux, and Mac, verify results, clear browser and router caches, and troubleshoot stubborn cases.<\/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\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-dns-cache-and-when-should-you-clear-it\">What is DNS Cache and When Should You Clear it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DNS cache is a temporary store of<\/strong> hostname to IP mappings your system and apps keep to speed up future lookups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-DNS-Cache-and-When-Should-You-Clear-It.jpg\" alt=\"Clear DNS Cache on Windows, Linux &amp; Mac\" class=\"wp-image-17423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-DNS-Cache-and-When-Should-You-Clear-It.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-DNS-Cache-and-When-Should-You-Clear-It-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It respects TTLs <strong>(time to live)<\/strong>, but caches can go stale after migrations, DNS record edits, CDN changes, or when switching networks\/VPNs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clear the DNS cachewhen you:-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recently changed DNS records (A, CNAME, MX) and still see old results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience \u201cserver IP address could not be found\u201d or unexpected 404\/ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switched DNS resolvers (e.g., to 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8) or toggled a VPN\/proxy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suspect poisoned or corrupted cache after malware or network issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quick-commands-flush-dns-on-windows-macos-and-linux\">Quick Commands: Flush DNS on Windows, macOS, and Linux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"windows-11-10-8-7\">Windows 11\/10\/8\/7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ipconfig \/flushdns\nipconfig \/displaydns   # optional: view cache after flush\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"macos-sonoma-ventura-monterey-big-sur\">macOS (Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache\nsudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder\n# Optional: verify\nsudo killall -INFO mDNSResponder\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"linux-systemd-resolved-networkmanager-dnsmasq-nscd-bind\">Linux (systemd resolved, NetworkManager\/dnsmasq, nscd, BIND)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># systemd-resolved (Ubuntu 18+, Debian 10+, Fedora, etc.)\nsudo resolvectl flush-caches\n# or older:\nsudo systemd-resolve --flush-caches\n\n# NetworkManager (often with dnsmasq)\nsudo systemctl restart NetworkManager\n\n# dnsmasq standalone\nsudo systemctl restart dnsmasq\n\n# nscd (Name Service Cache Daemon)\nsudo systemctl restart nscd\n\n# BIND (named) local resolver\nsudo rndc flush\n\n# Unbound local resolver\nsudo unbound-control flush_zone .\n<\/code><\/pre>\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\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-by-step-clear-dns-cache-on-each-platform\">Step-by-Step: Clear DNS Cache on Each Platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"windows-using-command-prompt-admin\">Windows: Using Command Prompt (Admin)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This works on <strong>Windows 11\/10\/8\/7<\/strong> and Windows Server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press Start, type \u201ccmd\u201d. Right click Command Prompt &gt; Run as administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flush the DNS client cache.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ipconfig \/flushdns\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You should see \u201cSuccessfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optional:<\/strong> Display the cache to confirm it\u2019s cleared.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ipconfig \/displaydns\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>If name resolution still fails, you can reset sockets\/Winsock (this resets network stack; use with care):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>netsh winsock reset\nnetsh int ip reset\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"windows-powershell-alternative\">Windows: PowerShell Alternative<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Run PowerShell as administrator and clear the client cache:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Clear-DnsClientCache\n# Optional: query DNS with PowerShell\nResolve-DnsName example.com\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"macos-terminal-commands\">macOS: Terminal Commands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Open Terminal<\/strong> and run both commands. They are safe and effective across recent macOS releases (Big Sur \u2192 Sonoma).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache\nsudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>For older OS X Yosemite only, Apple briefly used another utility. Most users can ignore this today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Yosemite (10.10) only\nsudo discoveryutil mdnsflushcache\nsudo discoveryutil udnsflushcaches\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"linux-ubuntu-debian-fedora-rhel\">Linux: Ubuntu\/Debian\/Fedora\/RHEL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Linux behavior depends on the resolver stack in use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Try these in order:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Systemd-resolved (most modern distros):<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo resolvectl flush-caches\n# Verify statistics\nresolvectl statistics\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NetworkManager (desktop distros):<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo systemctl restart NetworkManager\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>dnsmasq \/ nscd \/ BIND \/ Unbound (local resolvers):<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo systemctl restart dnsmasq\nsudo systemctl restart nscd\nsudo rndc flush       # BIND\nsudo unbound-control flush_zone .  # Unbound: flush all\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>If your distro lacks any DNS caching service, there\u2019s nothing to flush at the OS layer. Your application or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/fix-leverage-browser-caching\/\">browser may still cache<\/a> (see below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"browser-dns-cache-chrome-edge-firefox-safari\">Browser DNS Cache (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Google Chrome \/ Microsoft Edge: <\/strong>Go to <code>chrome:\/\/net-internals\/#dns<\/code> or <code>edge:\/\/net-internals\/#dns<\/code>, then click<strong> \u201cClear host cache\u201d<\/strong>. If unavailable in your version, closing all browser windows and relaunching often clears the in app cache. You can also flush sockets at <code>chrome:\/\/net-internals\/#sockets<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mozilla Firefox:<\/strong> Visit <code>about:networking#dns<\/code> and click \u201cClear DNS Cache\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safari: <\/strong>Quit and relaunch Safari after you flush macOS DNS at the system level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"verify-dns-is-cleared-and-resolving-fresh\">Verify DNS is Cleared and Resolving Fresh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"test-with-nslookup-or-dig\">Test with nslookup or dig<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After flushing, test with your system resolver, then compare with public resolvers such as Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) or Google (8.8.8.8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Windows\/macOS\/Linux\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/nslookup-command\">nslookup<\/a> yourdomain.com\n\n# Compare via Cloudflare\nnslookup yourdomain.com 1.1.1.1\n\n# Compare via Google\nnslookup yourdomain.com 8.8.8.8\n\n# Linux\/macOS detailed query\ndig +trace yourdomain.com\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"powershell-verification-windows\">PowerShell verification (Windows)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Resolve-DnsName yourdomain.com -Server 1.1.1.1\nResolve-DnsName yourdomain.com -Server 8.8.8.8\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>If public resolvers show the expected new IP while your system resolver doesn\u2019t, the local cache or your router\/ISP cache is still stale. Continue with the advanced steps below.<\/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\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advanced-router-and-local-dns-resolver-caches\">Advanced: Router and Local DNS Resolver Caches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"home-office-router\">Home\/Office Router<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many routers cache DNS. Reboot the router or log into its admin interface and restart the DNS service. After reboot, renew your client\u2019s IP (disable\/enable Wi\u2011Fi or run <code>ipconfig \/renew<\/code> on Windows).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pi-hole-dnsmasq-ad-blocking-appliances\">Pi-hole \/ dnsmasq \/ Ad-blocking Appliances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you run Pi-hole or dnsmasq on a Raspberry Pi or NAS, flush there too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>pihole -f       # Pi-hole: flush cache\nsudo systemctl restart pihole-FTL\nsudo systemctl restart dnsmasq\n<\/code><\/pre>\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\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting-if-flushing-dns-doesnt-work\">Troubleshooting: If Flushing DNS Doesn\u2019t Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"check-the-hosts-file\">Check the hosts file<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A manual entry overrides DNS. Remove stale lines and save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Windows\nC:\\Windows\\System32\\drivers\\etc\\hosts\n\n# Linux\/macOS\n\/etc\/hosts\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dns-over-https-doh-or-vpn\">DNS over HTTPS (DoH) or VPN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Browsers with DoH enabled may bypass system DNS. Temporarily disable DoH or set it to your desired provider. VPN clients can also force DNS through their tunnel; disconnect or update VPN DNS settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ipv6-vs-ipv4\">IPv6 vs IPv4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your A record changed but AAAA did not (or vice versa), clients may still reach the old address. Ensure both records are updated or temporarily disable IPv6 to isolate the issue while testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dns-propagation-vs-local-cache\">DNS Propagation vs Local Cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/how-to-clear-cache-in-browser\">clearing caches<\/a>, global DNS propagation can take time depending on your record TTL. Compare results from multiple resolvers (<code>1.1.1.1<\/code>, <code>8.8.8.8<\/code>, <code>9.9.9.9<\/code>) or use a multi location DNS checker to confirm worldwide updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-1-background-color has-background\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/secure-your-vps-hosting\">Secure Your VPS Hosting<\/a><\/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\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-practices-for-faster-safer-dns\">Best Practices for Faster, Safer DNS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use reliable public DNS<\/strong> resolvers (Cloudflare 1.1.1.1, Google 8.8.8.8, Quad9 9.9.9.9) or your provider\u2019s Anycast DNS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set sensible TTLs:<\/strong> shorter during migrations (300\u2013600s), longer for stability after cutover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harden your stack with DNSSEC where supported and monitor for hijacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document where DNS caches live in your environment: endpoints, browsers, routers, and local resolvers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For businesses, centralize DNS management and observability to reduce downtime during changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your domain or server is<\/strong> hosted with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/\">YouStable<\/a><\/strong>, our support can help validate your records, advise on TTL strategies, and ensure our global DNS responds consistently. As a hosting provider, we see DNS related tickets daily lean on that experience during migrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"real-world-example-post-migration-dns-fix\">Real World Example: Post Migration DNS Fix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>After moving a WordPress site<\/strong> to a new server, the A record is updated but some users still reach the old IP. <strong>The fix is multi layered:<\/strong> flush the server\u2019s local resolver, clear endpoint OS caches, restart the office router, and clear browser DNS. Verify with <code>nslookup<\/code> against 1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8 to confirm propagation.<\/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\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1768035868116\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"does-clearing-dns-cache-delete-my-browsing-history\">Does clearing DNS cache delete my browsing history?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>No<\/strong>. DNS cache only stores hostname to IP mappings. It does not contain page history, cookies, or saved passwords. Clearing it simply forces new DNS lookups.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1768035878335\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"how-often-should-i-flush-dns-cache\">How often should I flush DNS cache?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>Only when<\/strong> troubleshooting or immediately after DNS changes. Under normal conditions, let TTLs expire naturally. Frequent flushing offers no performance benefit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1768035885915\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"why-do-chrome-or-edge-still-show-old-ips-after-flushing-windows-dns\">Why do Chrome or Edge still show old IPs after flushing Windows DNS?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Browsers maintain their own DNS cache and sometimes use DNS over HTTPS. Clear browser DNS at <code>chrome:\/\/net-internals\/#dns<\/code> or <code>edge:\/\/net-internals\/#dns<\/code>, disable DoH temporarily, and relaunch the browser.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1768035894599\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"is-there-a-single-command-to-flush-dns-on-all-linux-systems\">Is there a single command to flush DNS on all Linux systems?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>No<\/strong>. Linux is modular. On most modern distros, <code>resolvectl flush caches<\/code> works. Otherwise, restart the resolver you actually use (NetworkManager, dnsmasq, nscd, BIND, Unbound).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1768035902803\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"whats-the-difference-between-dns-cache-and-browser-cache\">What\u2019s the difference between DNS cache and browser cache?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>DNS cache maps hostnames to IP addresses. Browser cache stores site assets (HTML, CSS, JS, images). DNS cache issues cause wrong IP lookups; browser cache issues cause stale content. You may need to clear both when troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flushing DNS cache is a fast,<\/strong> safe fix for stale name resolution on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Use the quick commands above, verify with <code>nslookup<\/code> or <code>dig<\/code>, and remember to clear browser and router caches when needed. Managing DNS changes? 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