How to Flush DNS
Open Start ., Type command prompt into Start., Click Command Prompt., Type in ipconfig /flushdns then press ↵ Enter., Restart your web browser.
5 Steps
1 min read
Medium
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Open Start .
Do so by clicking the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen, or by pressing ⊞ Win. , This will search your computer for the Command Prompt app., It should be the first icon at the top of the Start window.
Doing so opens the Command Prompt app., Doing so will immediately clear your PC's DNS cache., You should now be able to connect to any DNS error-locked pages. -
Step 2: Type command prompt into Start.
-
Step 3: Click Command Prompt.
-
Step 4: Type in ipconfig /flushdns then press ↵ Enter.
-
Step 5: Restart your web browser.
Detailed Guide
Do so by clicking the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen, or by pressing ⊞ Win. , This will search your computer for the Command Prompt app., It should be the first icon at the top of the Start window.
Doing so opens the Command Prompt app., Doing so will immediately clear your PC's DNS cache., You should now be able to connect to any DNS error-locked pages.
About the Author
S
Sara Wells
Writer and educator with a focus on practical pet care knowledge.
71 articles
View all articles
Rate This Guide
--
Loading...
5
0
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: