How to flush the DNS cache and clear browser caches so hosts changes take effect.
Flush the DNS cache on Windows 10 and 11 with ipconfig /flushdns. Step-by-step command, verification, and fixes when changes still do not apply.
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Flush the DNS cache on Linux with resolvectl flush-caches (systemd-resolved), plus nscd, dnsmasq and BIND. Commands by setup, with verification steps.
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Flush DNS cache on macOS 26 Tahoe with the exact Terminal command, verification steps, browser cache checks, and hosts file troubleshooting.
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Flush DNS on Mac with sudo dscacheutil -flushcache && sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder. Covers Sequoia, Sonoma, Ventura, Chrome cache, and links to the Tahoe guide.
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