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Clear-DnsClientCache

Clear the Windows DNS client cache.

Copy-ready commandClear-DnsClientCache
Clear-DnsClientCache

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7
Permissions
Varies by command
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic example

Clear the Windows DNS client cache.

Clear-DnsClientCache

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7 is installed and available in your current shell.