If you are still seeing your old site (assuming your site 'look' changed with the new IP address) you might need to clear your web browser cache. NOTE: Sometimes you will need to reboot your computer after you have completed a DNS Flush. You will see a set of numbers in this format and if those numbers are numbers of your IP address then the dns flush worked on your computer. There will be one space between the 'g' in ping and the first character in your domain name, of course replace '' with your actual domain name. By using the Command Prompt to type in this command: Successfully flushed the DNS Resolved Cache.ģ) Now check to see if your domain name is now pointing to the proper IP on your local machine. You will see the following result from running this command: Make sure there is only ONE space between the 'g' in ipconfig and the '/' forward slash in front of flushdns Once the above is typed in the command prompt hit the Enter (return) key to run the command. Using a MAC, no problem, vist this page Reset the DNS cache in OS X at Apple Support, but you might want to look at Step 5 below before you go, it could help you.ġ) You will need to open your 'Command Prompt' on your Windows based computer by, here is the instructions if you do not know how:Ī) Click on the Windows Start button lower left on your monitor (you can skip with Windows 10 just search in the 'Search the web and Windows field bottom left)ī) In the Search Programs & Files field type ' cmd' and then on the cmd.exe file (this is important) RIGHT CLICKthe file and select ' RUN as administrator' (if you do not run as administrator the remaining instructions will NOT work).Ģ) With the Command Prompt (cmd) Open type in the exact phrase: So here is what you need to do if you are using a Windows Based PC, like Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10. If your computer/device is still seeing the old IP, that means your old IP address may still be 'stuck' in your local computer. But it might not have propagated on your computer so here is some things to try, to help 'flush out' the old IP. If Â you are seeing the NEW IP address in all the locations, that means, for the most part your domain has propagated. It's common to see one or two red X's so don't worry about that, if you see them.

To get a good idea what IP Address the world is seeing for your domain name, go to type in your domain name and select 'A' record and then 21 locations (out of millions) around the world will be sampled as to what IP address is being seen for your domain. When changing IP addresses of your web site, your going to need to allow plenty of propagation time for the entire Internet to 'see' that change, so the most important thing you can do is HAVE PATIENCE, because sometimes it can take over 48 hours to fully propagate then entire internet. NOTE: Sorry we can not provide Chat or Phone support for this specific issue. Clearing Your IP Cache on your local Computer

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