How to flush DNS Cache

Some browsers and devices store website location data in your system for quicker access to the DNS Cache. DNS Cache needs to be flushed to remove stored website location details. 

Here are some of the common ways to flush your DNS cache.
 

Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8

• Step 1: Open the Command Prompt
  • Windows XP: Click on the Start Menu and click  Run.Type in cmd and hit enter. 
  • Windows Vista/7: Type cmd in the search bar and hit Enter. 
  • Windows 8: Press Win key (Windows logo key) and X on your keyboard. Click on Command Prompt. 
• Step 2: Flush DNS
  • Type ipconfig /flushdns and hit enter.

Mac OSX

• Step 1:Open the Terminal
  • Navigate to Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal
• Step 2:Flush DNS – Type the following command and hit enter. 
  • Mac OS X Yosemite and later
    sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder
  • Mac OS X Yosemite v10.10 through v10.10.3
    sudo discoveryutil mdnsflushcache
  • Mac OS X Mavericks, Mountain Lion and Lion
    sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder
  • Mac OS X Snow Leopard
    sudo dscacheutil -flushcache

Portable Devices

• Step 1:Close the apps
  • Close the app completely. Make sure it is not running in the background as well. 
• Step 2: Restart Wifi
  • Turn off the Wifi on your device and turn it back on.
• Step 3: Open App
  • Open the app again. DNS Cache should be cleared.

iOS Devices

• Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons for at least 10 seconds, until you see the Apple logo.

TV Devices

• Step 1: Close the apps
  • Close the app completely. Make sure it is not running in the background as well. 
• Step 2: Open App
  • Open the app again. DNS Cache should be cleared.