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How do I clear DNS history in Chrome?

Generated imageGoogle Chrome stores DNS (Domain Name System) cache locally to speed up website loading. However, outdated or corrupted DNS records can sometimes cause issues like websites not loading correctly, domain resolution errors, or slow browsing. Clearing the DNS history in Chrome can fix these problems.

 

Follow these steps to clear DNS history in Chrome:

Step 1: Open Chrome

◾ Launch your Google Chrome browser.

Step 2: Access the DNS Settings Page

Type the following into the Chrome address bar and press Enter:

◾  chrome://net-internals/#dns

 

Step 3: Clear Host Cache

◾  You will see the DNS page of Chrome’s Net Internals tool.

 

◾  Locate the button labeled “Clear host cache”.

 



◾ Click on it to clear all stored DNS records.

 

Step 4: (Optional) Flush Sockets

Sometimes, flushing sockets helps if clearing DNS alone doesn’t solve the issue:

Navigate to:

◾ chrome://net-internals/#sockets

 

◾ Click on “Flush socket pools”.




Step 5: Restart Chrome

Close all Chrome windows and restart the browser to apply the changes.

When should you clear DNS history in Chrome?

You may want to clear Chrome’s DNS cache if you are facing:

 

◾ Websites not loading or showing an outdated version.

◾ Frequent “DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN” errors.

◾ Slow browsing due to cached records.

◾ Recent DNS or hosting changes that are not reflecting.

Quick Summary

◾ Go to chrome://net-internals/#dns → Click Clear host cache.

◾ Optionally, flush socket pools at chrome://net-internals/#sockets.

◾ Restart Chrome for the changes to take effect.

 

Now, your Chrome browser will resolve domain names using fresh DNS records.

 

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