how to clear DNS in Linux

[WinXPto10]

i would like to know how do i clear DNS cache similar to Windows command prompt ipconfig /flushdns?

[Compton]

yes that would be correct

[WinXPto10]

i am using Linux Lite, i would like to know how do i clear DNS cache in terminal?

[Compton]

Code:

sudo /etc/init.d/nscd restart

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how to clear DNS in Linux

[WinXPto10]

hello it gives me error

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[Compton]

Code:

sudo service dns-clean restart

[WinXPto10]

it gives me another error

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[Compton]

Code:

sudo /etc/init.d/dns-clean start

[Britec]

1. Open the terminal 
2. Enter this in terminal:
sudo /etc/init.d/networking restart
3. Press Enter
4. Now enter the admin password and Press Enter
5. You should see Restarting Networking

[WinXPto10]

thank you it works
do i need to restart my computer?

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