Before you start
- Google Chrome (or Edge: edge://net-internals)
Method 1 Clear Chrome’s DNS cache
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Step 1: Open net-internals
Type chrome://net-internals/#dns in the address bar and press Enter.
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Step 2: Clear host cache
Click Clear host cache. Nothing visible happens, but the cache is cleared.
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Step 3: Flush sockets
Open chrome://net-internals/#sockets and click Flush socket pools to close existing connections.
Method 2 Also clear the system DNS
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Step 1: Windows
Run ipconfig /flushdns in Terminal.
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Step 2: Mac
Run sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder.
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Step 3: Restart Chrome
Close all Chrome windows and reopen.
Troubleshooting
The site still shows the old version
That may be cached page content, not DNS. Clear cached images and files (Ctrl + Shift + Delete) or hard-reload with Ctrl + F5.
Frequently asked questions
Does clearing DNS cache delete history or passwords?
No. It only clears temporary address lookups.
When should I clear it?
After changing DNS settings, moving a website to a new server, or when a site loads on other devices but not in Chrome.
Summary
Open chrome://net-internals/#dns, click Clear host cache, flush socket pools, and flush your system DNS with ipconfig /flushdns.
