Clearing Cache on Devices and Browsers, and Flushing DNS Cache

In the world of web hosting and browsing, cache can be both a blessing and a potential source of issues. It speeds up page loading times by storing frequently accessed data, but sometimes, it can lead to outdated or incorrect content display.

If you're encountering issues with your website's performance or seeing outdated content, clearing your cache can often resolve these problems. Additionally, flushing the DNS cache can help if you're facing DNS-related issues. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to clear the cache on various devices and browsers and how to flush the DNS cache.

Clearing Cache on Web Browsers:

• Google Chrome:

  1. Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.

  2. Hover over “More tools” and select “Clear browsing data.”

  3. Choose the time range you want to clear or select “All time” for a comprehensive clearance.

  4. Check the “Cached images and files” option.

  5. Click “Clear data” to initiate the process.

• Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Launch Firefox and click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.

  2. Select “Options” and navigate to the “Privacy & Security” tab.

  3. Scroll down to the “Cookies and Site Data” section.

  4. Click on “Clear Data.”

  5. Check the box next to “Cached Web Content” and click “Clear.”

• Microsoft Edge:

  1. Open Edge and click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner.

  2. Choose “Settings” and scroll down to “Privacy, search, and services.”

  3. Under “Clear browsing data,” click “Choose what to clear.”

  4. Select “Cached images and files” and click “Clear.”

Clearing Cache on Mobile Devices:

• iOS (Safari):

  1. Open the “Settings” app.

  2. Scroll down and tap on “Safari.”

  3. Scroll down again and tap on “Clear History and Website Data.”

  4. Confirm your choice by selecting “Clear History and Data.”

• Android (Chrome):

  1. Open the Chrome app.

  2. Tap the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.

  3. Select “History.”

  4. Tap “Clear browsing data.”

  5. Choose the data you want to clear, including “Cached images and files.”

  6. Tap “Clear data.”

Flushing DNS Cache:

• Windows:

  1. Open the Command Prompt with administrative privileges (search for “cmd” and right-click on “Command Prompt” to run as administrator).

  2. Type the command: ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter.

  3. You will receive a confirmation message that the DNS Resolver Cache has been successfully flushed.

• macOS (OS X):

  1. Open the Terminal.

  2. Type the command: sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder and press Enter.

  3. You may be asked for your administrator password. Enter it to confirm.

Flushing the DNS cache can help resolve DNS-related issues and ensure that your device fetches the latest DNS information. After clearing the cache and flushing the DNS, be sure to refresh the web page to see the updated content.

If you continue to face issues with your website's performance or DNS resolution, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team. We're here to assist you in maintaining an optimal online presence.