How to clear DNS cache on my Mac? [Solved]

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  • Step 1: Open the Terminal
    • Navigate to Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal
  • Step 2: Flush DNS - Type the following command and hit enter.
    • Mac OS X Yosemite and later
      Code: 
      sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder
    • Mac OS X Yosemite v10.10 through v10.10.3
      Code: 
      sudo discoveryutil mdnsflushcache
    • Mac OS X Mavericks, Mountain Lion and Lion
      Code: 
      sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder
    • Mac OS X Snow Leopard
      Code: 
      sudo dscacheutil -flushcache
 
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