Does a website ever load slowly or show an error when visiting it? This might happen because of issues with DNS, which is how your computer turns a website’s name (like google.com) into a number (an IP address) it can use to find the site.

Luckily, Google Chrome has a handy tool called chrome://net-internals/#dns to fix these problems. This guide’ll explain what this tool does, why it’s helpful, and how to use it step-by-step.

Clearing DNS Cache in Chrome with chrome://net-internals/#dns

Using Chrome on Windows, macOS, Linux, or even a mobile device, you can clear the DNS cache to solve connection issues. Here’s how:

1. Launch Chrome: Open your Chrome browser.
2. Go to the Tool: Type chrome://net-internals/#dns into the address bar and press Enter.
3. Clear the Cache: Find the “Clear host cache” button and click it.
4. Reset Connections: Restart Chrome, then type chrome://net-internals/#sockets in the address bar. Click “Flush socket pools.”

That’s it! You’ve cleared the DNS cache.

Using chrome://net-internals/#dns on Your Phone

Good news—you can also use this tool on your mobile device! Whether you have an Android phone, iPhone, or iPad, the steps are almost the same:

1. Open Chrome on your phone.
2. Type chrome://net-internals/#dns into the address bar and press Enter.
3. Tap “Clear host cache.”

If that doesn’t work, try this instead:

• Open Chrome.
• Click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
• Select “History.”
• Pick “All time” from the time range.
• VIew the “Cookies and site data” and “Cached images and files.”
• Hit “Clear data.”

What If chrome://net-internals/#dns Doesn’t Fix the Problem?

Sometimes, this tool might not work. Don’t worry—there are other ways to clear your DNS cache!

Option 1: Use Command Prompt (Windows)

1. Open Command Prompt, right-click it, and choose “Run as Administrator.”
2. Type ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter.

Option 2: Use Terminal (macOS)

1. Open Terminal on your Mac.
2. Type sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder and press Enter.
3. Enter your password when asked.

Option 3: Restart DNS Services (Windows)

1. Press Windows Key + R, type services.msc, and hit Enter.
2. Find “DNS Client,” right-click it, and select “Restart.”

Why Use chrome://net-internals/#dns?

Here’s what’s great about it:

• It fixes website loading problems fast.
• It’s easy and built right into Chrome.

But there are downsides:

• Clearing the cache might slow down sites while Chrome rebuilds it.
• It’s tricky if you don’t know much about browsers.

Tips for Using This Tool Smartly

Only use chrome://net-internals/#dns when websites don’t load properly. Don’t mess with it for fun—it could cause issues if you’re not careful.

What Does chrome://net-internals/#dns Do?

This tool lets you peek at how Chrome handles website names. It shows details like cached DNS info and network activity. It’s super helpful in figuring out why a site isn’t working and fixing it fast.