Question
How do I flush my DNS cache?
Answer
From time to time, you will need to clear out your local DNS cache. Here is how to go about doing this on Windows, Mac and Linux systems
Windows
#1: Click on Start button.
#2: Select Run...
#3: Type "cmd" and press OK button.
#4: Type
#2: Select Run...
#3: Type "cmd" and press OK button.
#4: Type
ipconfig /flushdnsYou should see a message like:
"Windows IP ConfigurationSuccessfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache."#5:Type "exit" to close the prompt.
Mac
#1: Click on Finder in the dock.
#2: Click on Macintosh HD.
#3: Click on Applications.
#4: Click on Utilities.
#5: Double-click on Terminal.
Mac OSX Leopard
type:
#2: Click on Macintosh HD.
#3: Click on Applications.
#4: Click on Utilities.
#5: Double-click on Terminal.
Mac OSX Leopard
type:
dscacheutil -flushcacheMac OSX versions 10.5.1 and before: type:
lookupd -flushcache
Linux
From a command shell (as root), type:
/etc/init.d/nscd restart
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