Windows ipconfig /displaydns equivalent in Linux
Shows resolver/cache statistics on systemd-resolved systems.
ipconfig /displaydns
resolvectl statistics
resolvectl statistics
resolvectl statistics
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "ipconfig /displaydns" is used to inspect DNS resolver cache status. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "resolvectl statistics". Shows resolver/cache statistics on systemd-resolved systems. This reference is grouped under Networking → DNS.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows ipconfig /displaydns maps to resolvectl statistics for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux networking for Windows users.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Inspect DNS resolver cache status
Shows resolver/cache statistics on systemd-resolved systems.
resolvectl statistics
Inspect DNS resolver cache status
resolvectl --help
Show command help when supported
man resolvectl
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
resolvectl statistics
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: ipconfig /displaydns
resolvectl statisticsReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
resolvectl statistics | Inspect DNS resolver cache status |
resolvectl --help | Show command help when supported |
man resolvectl | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "resolvectl statistics" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | resolvectl statistics |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | resolvectl statistics |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | resolvectl statistics |
Same command on this distribution. |
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