How to Clear DNS Cache on Mac 

It’s worth pointing out that the process of flushing out the DNS cache hasn’t changed in the latest iteration of macOS. Hence, even if your Mac is still running the older versions of macOS like macOS 12 Monterey or earlier, you can follow the same steps to reset the DNS cache on your macOS device. 

So, How Do You Reset the DNS Cache on Mac? 

macOS comes with an app called Terminal which you can use to flush out the DNS cache on your Mac to fine-tune the DNS settings or perform development type of work. As against the popular misconception, it’s pretty easy to use.  What’s more, you can also use Terminal app to unlock a plethora of cool tricks including the ability to create an alias for a command, show command history, reveal hidden files and folder, and more. 

  1. To get started, launch the Terminal app on your Mac. Navigate to Finder -> Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal.  However, the quickest way to get it done is to press the Command+Spacebar keys to bring up the Spotlight search -> input Terminal, and launch it. 
  2. Next, you need to copy the following command string and paste it into the command line prompt in the Terminal app. Make sure to paste the exact command. 
  3. Then, press the return key. 
  4. After that, you will be prompted for the admin password for authentication. Be sure to enter your admin password to proceed. 
  5. Finally, hit the return key again and you are good to go! Keep in mind that the Terminal app does not show the passwords when typed. It’s intentionally done to safeguard your passwords from prying eyes.  So, don’t get confused while inputting the password.

Wrap up…

There you go! So, that’s how you can flush the DNS cache on your macOS device. One more important thing that I would like to point out is that the Terminal does not provide any confirmation. Hence, you should not worry about not getting the confirmation. By the way, do you have any questions or feedback to share? If yes, be sure to send it across via the comments section below.  You may also like to read:

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