It should only take a few moments.

One quick way is to pressCommand+Spaceto launchSpotlight.

Then, typeTerminaland select it from the results.

Terminal highlighted in Spotlight on a Mac.

you’re able to also access Terminal by navigating toGo>Utilities>Terminal.

If you have an older version, check the next section for the correct command.

bang out your password and then pressreturn.

Command highlighted in Terminal window

The DNS cache will be reset immediately, but there will be no message to that effect.

When a new line appears, it indicates the command has been carried out.

The password will not appear in Terminal as you pop in it.

Entering a password in Terminal on a Mac.

When you flush your DNS cache, you instruct your Mac to delete its local DNS records.

This in turn forces your web web app to check with a DNS server for fresh information.

You should always flush your DNS cache afterchanging the DNS servers on your Mac.

It can also be helpful if youre having connectivity problems.

FAQ

launch the built-in Console log-viewer app on your Mac and typeany:mdnsresponderinto the search bar.

Then, launch Terminal, jot down insudo killall INFO mDNSResponder,and pressEnterorReturn.

Back in the Console app, you’re free to view a list of cached DNS records.