chrome://net-internals/#dns – Flush DNS Cache on Chrome

Chrome is one of the most widely used web browsers in the world, with a market share of over 60%. It is known for its speed and ease of use, but sometimes, users may encounter issues with their DNS (Domain Name System) settings. The DNS cache on Chrome may become corrupted, leading to issues with browsing the internet. In such cases, it may be necessary to flush the DNS cache. In this blog post, we will look at how to flush the DNS cache on Chrome using the chrome://net-internals/#dns command.

What is the DNS cache?

The DNS cache is a temporary database that stores information about previously visited websites. When a user visits a website, the browser stores the DNS information in the cache. This helps to speed up subsequent visits to the same website since the browser can access the DNS information from the cache instead of having to look it up again.

What is the need to flush the DNS cache?

Sometimes, the DNS cache on Chrome may become corrupted or outdated, leading to issues with browsing the internet. For example, a website may have changed its IP address, but Chrome may still be using the old address stored in the DNS cache. In such cases, flushing the DNS cache can help to resolve the issue.

How to flush the DNS cache on Chrome using the chrome://net-internals/#dns command?

To flush the DNS cache on Chrome, follow these steps:

1. Open Chrome and type chrome://net-internals/#dns in the address bar. Press Enter.
2. This will open the DNS page. Click on the "Clear host cache" button.
3. Once you click on the button, the DNS cache will be cleared. You can verify this by checking the "Host resolver cache" section. If the cache has been successfully cleared, you should see a message that says "Successfully flushed the DNS resolver cache."
4. Close and reopen Chrome to ensure that the changes take effect.

Conclusion

The DNS cache is an important part of Chrome's browsing experience, but sometimes, it may become corrupted or outdated. In such cases, flushing the DNS cache can help to resolve issues with browsing the internet. The chrome://net-internals/#dns command is a simple and effective way to flush the DNS cache on Chrome. If you are experiencing issues with browsing the internet, give this command a try and see if it helps to resolve the issue.