Cannot See My Website: How To Clear Your DNS Cache
Overview:
Your DNS cache (on your computer) stores the locations (IP addresses) of web servers that contain pages you have recently viewed. If the location of the web server changes before the entry in your DNS cache updates, you may be unable to access the site.
If you encounter a large number of 404 error codes, it might be necessary to clear your DNS cache. Once you clear your DNS cache, your computer will query nameservers for the updated DNS information.
How to Clear Your DNS Cache:
The following methods will help you remove old and inaccurate DNS information that could result in 404 errors.
Windows 10 / 8:
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Press Win+X to open the WinX Menu.
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Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
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Type the following command and press Enter:
ipconfig /flushdns -
If the command was successful, you will see the following message:
Windows IP configuration successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.
Windows 7:
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Click the Start button.
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Enter cmd in the Start menu search field.
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Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
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Type the following command and press Enter:
ipconfig /flushdns -
If the command was successful, you will see the following message:
Windows IP configuration successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.
Windows XP / 2000 / Vista:
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Click the Start button.
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On the Start menu, click Run.
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Type the following command in the Run text box:
ipconfig /flushdns -
Note: If you do not see the Run command in Vista, enter run in the search bar.
MacOS® 10.7 and above:
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Click Applications.
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Click Utilities.
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Double-click the Terminal application.
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Type the following command:
sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder -
Note: To run this command, you will need to know the computer's Admin account password.
MacOS 10.6 and below:
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Click Applications.
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Click Utilities.
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Double-click the Terminal application.
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Type the following command:
sudo dscacheutil -flushcache
StickyHosting - DNS Cache Clearing Tips:
If you are using StickyHosting, clearing your DNS cache on your local machine will help you quickly resolve any issues related to accessing your website. If you're still unable to access your site after clearing the DNS cache, please contact our support team for further assistance.
