How to clear the DNS cache

How do I clear the DNS cache


MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 14.8

Posted on May 5, 2026 9:58 AM

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May 5, 2026 10:14 AM in response to Wyoharper

A SafeBoot Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt,


Login and test. Reboot as normal and test. Caches get rebuilt automatically.



if connect to WiFi but you can not reach our renew the See DHCP lease on the fly—


use the search feature




You can change or re-arrange your DNS servers if you have an issue—


How to clear the DNS cache

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