Clearing the resolver cache in web browsers can help resolve DNS-related issues and refresh DNS records. Here's a brief guide on how to clear the resolver cache in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, and Windows 10:
Google Chrome:
- Open Chrome and type "chrome://net-internals/#dns" into the address bar.
- Press Enter to access the DNS page.
- Click on the "Clear host cache" button to clear the resolver cache.
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based):
- Launch Edge and type "edge://net-internals/#dns" in the address bar.
- Press Enter to go to the DNS page.
- Click on the "Clear host cache" button to clear the resolver cache.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox and type "about:networking#dns" in the address bar.
- Press Enter to access the DNS page.
- Click on the "Clear DNS Cache" button to clear the resolver cache.
Opera:
- Launch Opera and type "opera://net-internals/#dns" in the address bar.
- Press Enter to go to the DNS page.
- Click on the "Clear host cache" button to clear the resolver cache.
Clearing the DNS Cache in Windows 10:
- Open Command Prompt
- Press the "Windows key" + "R" to open the Run dialog.
- Type "cmd" and press "Enter" or click "OK" to open the Command Prompt.
- Run the DNS Flush Command
- In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press "Enter":
ipconfig /flushdns
- In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press "Enter":
- Confirmation:
- You should see a message confirming that the DNS Resolver Cache has been successfully flushed.
- Close Command Prompt:
- After receiving the confirmation message, you can close the Command Prompt window.
Clearing the resolver cache in these browsers can help resolve DNS-related issues and ensure that your browser uses the most up-to-date DNS information for websites. This is especially useful if you have edited the "host" file on your computer to see website pre-propagation or otherwise before the domain is working.
FAQs about DNS Cache
Is it OK to clear DNS cache?
Yes, it is generally safe to clear the DNS cache. Clearing the DNS cache can resolve issues with loading websites and is a common troubleshooting step.
How do I clear DNS resolver cache?
To clear the DNS resolver cache, open Command Prompt and type 'ipconfig /flushdns'. This will clear the DNS cache in most operating systems.
How do I clear DNS cache in chrome?
In Chrome, go to 'chrome://net-internals/#dns' and click on the 'Clear host cache' button to clear the DNS cache.
How to clear DNS cache in Windows 10?
To clear the DNS cache in Windows 10, open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command "ipconfig /flushdns".
Is clearing DNS cache the same as clearing resolver cache?
Yes, clearing the DNS cache is essentially the same as clearing the resolver cache; both terms refer to the process of emptying stored DNS lookup information, which is used by the DNS resolver component of the operating system to quickly resolve domain names to IP addresses.
What is the difference between clearing DNS cache and clearing browser cache?
Clearing the DNS cache removes locally stored domain name resolution information, which your computer uses to quickly navigate to websites. Clearing the browser cache, on the other hand, deletes stored data such as web pages, images, and files from sites you've visited, to refresh content and improve browser performance.
I have a clear DNS cache in under 10 minutes.
To clear the DNS cache quickly, use the relevant commands for your operating system. For most systems, this process takes less than a minute.
