DNS is a name-lookup service. Flushing your DNS allows your device to remove outdated entries and get new ones.

To flush your DNS follow the steps below:

1. Press and release the Windows key + the R key on your keyboard
2. Type CMD and Right-click on the Command Prompt
3. Select Run as Administrator to access the prompt.
4. Type netsh winsock reset and press the Enter key.
5. Restart your computer.
6. Repeat steps 1-3 to open a new Command Prompt
7. Type ipconfig /release in the prompt
8. Wait a few moments for all the information to load
9. Type ipconfig /renew in the prompt
10. Wait a few moments for all the information to load
11. Type ipconfig /flushdns in the prompt
12. Close the command prompt