Google Chrome is the top web browser in terms of the number of users when compared to others. Now, there will come a time when you may need to flush the Google Chrome DNS cache for a number of reasons. The big question is, how can we get this done in the easiest way possible? There are a number of ways to get the job done, but we will discuss only the official ways without deviating to third-party methods that might not be as effective.
What does DNS stand for?
For those who are wondering, DNS stands for Doman Name Server, and it is a computer server that mostly contains a database of IP addresses and the domain names in association. The DNS serves to translate all requested domain names into an IP address in order for the computer to know which of the many IP addresses to connect to.
How to flush or clear Google Chrome DNS cache
Alright then, when it comes down to clearing the DNS cache found in Google Chrome, the information below should give you good enough guidance on the matter, therefore, it is up to you to read carefully.
- Open Google Chrome
- Navigate to Sockets flag
- Flush the socket pool
- Go the DNS tab
- Flush the host cache
1] Open Google Chrome
Before anything else, you are required to open the Google Chrome browser on your Windows computer. If you’re not exactly sure, please double click the icon on the Desktop, or click on the same icon on the Taskbar, or from within the Start Menu.
2] Navigate to Sockets flag
OK, so in order to make your way to Sockets, which is located in the hidden Net Internals section of Google Chrome, you must copy and paste the following into the address bar, then hit the Enter key:
chrome://net-internals/#sockets
Doing so should reveal a new area with a few options to choose from on the left. Ensure the Sockets link is selected.
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3] Flush the socket pool
The next step, then, is to click on the button that reads, Flush Socket Pools, and right away it will get the job done. Bear in mind that it may break pages with active connections.
4] Go the DNS tab
Moving on, you must now select the DNS tab located above Sockets. Alternatively, you could copy and paste the following URL and hit the Enter key after:
chrome://net-internals/#dns
Right away you will see options linked to the DNS tab.
5] Flush the host cache
Finally, we recommend clicking on the button that reads, Clear Host Cache, and that’s it, your Google Chrome DNS has been cleared.
If you had any major network-related problems, then we expect it should now be rectified.
Read: How to view the DNS cache contents in Windows.
What is the DNS cache and why should you care?
Websites are known to record information about many visitors, and this is why folks are usually asked to accept the use of cookies. However, when users want to remove the information collected by the websites, they can simply clear their browser cache, but that’s not the end of it because the information is also stored in the domain name server cache.
