Understanding DNS Propagation & Cache Flushing for Mirror Domains

When domain records update, stale local DNS caches can cause 404s or ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED. Here is how to flush DNS on Windows, Mac, and mobile.

Elena Rostova
Network Systems Engineer
Published on Sep 9, 2026
Understanding DNS Propagation & Cache Flushing for Mirror Domains

Why Stale DNS Causes Connection Failures

When a mirror address points to a new CDN IP address, your local operating system or router might keep resolving to the obsolete IP for hours due to cached Time-To-Live (TTL) values.

How to Flush DNS on Windows ```cmd ipconfig /flushdns ```

How to Flush DNS on macOS ```bash sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder ```

Once flushed, restart your browser and reconnect to the mirror.