{"id":65039,"date":"2023-09-26T21:01:57","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T13:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=65039"},"modified":"2023-10-25T18:51:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T10:51:25","slug":"clear-dns-cache-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/clear-dns-cache-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clear DNS Cache in macOS Sonoma"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a macOS user who has recently modified your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/free-dns-servers\/\">DNS settings<\/a>, it might be a good idea to flush, or in other words, clear the DNS cache. But why is clearing the DNS cache important?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s essential because when your DNS is cached, the nameservers or domain name might not resolve to the correct IP. This can direct you to a cached version of a website or, even worse, prevent you from establishing a connection to the desired website.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Clear My Mac\u2019s DNS Cache?<\/h2>\n<p>In this article, I\u2019ll guide you on how to <strong>clear and reset the DNS cache<\/strong> on the latest macOS Sonoma (Version 14.0).<\/p>\n<p>For those using macOS Ventura or earlier versions, <a href=\"#older_macs\">refer to the commands to clear the cache here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Open the Terminal app.<\/strong> You can quickly do this by using the keyboard shortcut <span class=\"key\">Command<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Space<\/span>. Then, type \u201cTerminal\u201d and press <span class=\"key\">Enter<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/keyboard-shortcuts-mac-terminal\/\">More Terminal shortcut keys.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/clear-dns-cache-mac\/open-terminal.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of opening terminal on Mac\" width=\"1200\" height=\"510\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Step 2.<\/h3>\n<p>Copy and paste the following command into the Terminal, then press <span class=\"key\">Return<\/span>.<\/p>\n<pre>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/pre>\n<p><strong>Screenshot:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/clear-dns-cache-mac\/enter-command.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of entering command in terminal\" width=\"1225\" height=\"244\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Step 3.<\/h3>\n<p>Input your macOS password and press <span class=\"key\">Return<\/span> once more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Screenshot:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/clear-dns-cache-mac\/enter-password.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of entering password in terminal\" width=\"1225\" height=\"244\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Step 4.<\/h3>\n<p>Close the Terminal using the keyboard shortcut: <span class=\"key\">Command<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Q<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it! Your DNS cache should now be refreshed and cleared.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"older_macs\">Clearing DNS Cache on Older macOS<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re using an older version of macOS, the <code>mDNSResponder<\/code> process command mentioned earlier may not work. Consult the table below to find the correct command for clearing the DNS cache based on your macOS version.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>macOS Version<\/th>\n<th>Command<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Ventura (Ver. 13)<\/td>\n<td><code>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/code><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monterey (Ver. 12)<\/td>\n<td><code>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/code><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Big Sur (Ver. 11)<\/td>\n<td><code>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/code><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Catalina (Ver. 10.15)<\/td>\n<td><code>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/code><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mojave (Ver. 10.14)<\/td>\n<td><code>sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder; sleep 2<\/code><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>High Sierra (Ver. 10.13)<\/td>\n<td><code>sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder; sleep 2<\/code><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sierra (Ver. 10.12)<\/td>\n<td><code>sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/code><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>El Capitan (Ver. 10.11)<\/td>\n<td><code>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/code><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yosemite (Ver. 10.10)<\/td>\n<td><code>sudo discoveryutil mdnsflushcache;sudo discoveryutil udnsflushcaches<\/code><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mavericks (Ver. 10.9)<\/td>\n<td><code>dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/code><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mountain Lion (Ver. 10.8)<\/td>\n<td><code>sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/code><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lion (Ver. 10.7)<\/td>\n<td><code>sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/code><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Snow Leopard (Ver. 10.6)<\/td>\n<td><code>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache<\/code><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Leopard (Ver. 10.5)<\/td>\n<td><code>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache<\/code><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tiger (Ver. 10.4)<\/td>\n<td><code>lookupd -flushcache<\/code><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-faq su-spoiler-icon-plus\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>1. Is it safe to clean up DNS cache?<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>it is generally safe to clear the DNS cache on a Mac. The DNS cache stores information about previously accessed websites and their corresponding IP addresses, so clearing the cache can help resolve issues with accessing certain websites or if changes have been made to DNS records.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-faq su-spoiler-icon-plus\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>2. Does clearing DNS cache speed up internet?<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Clearing the DNS cache on a Mac is generally a good practice to help maintain a healthy system and avoid potential issues with accessing websites. But it may not always result in a significant improvement in internet speed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-faq su-spoiler-icon-plus\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>3. Will DNS on my Mac updates automatically?<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>DNS information on your Mac should update automatically as needed. However, in some cases, you may need to clear the DNS cache on your Mac manually to resolve issues with accessing websites. Overall, you shouldn\u2019t need to worry too much about managing DNS information on your Mac, as it should update automatically as needed. But if you do encounter issues with accessing websites, clearing the DNS cache can sometimes help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Facing issues with your macOS DNS settings? 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