{"id":32878,"date":"2021-07-15T08:40:33","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T08:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"\/tutorials\/?p=32878"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:24:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:24:46","slug":"dns-server-not-responding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/in\/tutorials\/dns-server-not-responding","title":{"rendered":"How to fix DNS Server Not Responding on Windows and macOS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you want to visit a website, your browser will look up the Domain Name System (DNS) to find its IP address.<\/p><p>Sometimes, for one reason or another, the browser can&rsquo;t reach the DNS server of the website you&rsquo;re trying to access. Instead, you get the annoying DNS Server Not Responding<\/p><p>There&rsquo;s no need to panic, though &ndash; it&rsquo;s a fairly common error that happens on both Windows and macOS. In this article, we&rsquo;ll walk you through the steps to solve it.<\/p><p>\n\n\n<div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h2 class=\"featured-snippet title\">What does DNS Server Not Responding mean?<\/h2>\n                    <p> The DNS Server Not Responding error message means that the DNS of the domain you want to reach is unavailable or your browser cannot connect to the internet. Possible fixes include restarting your router or modem, checking for network issues, and updating your browser.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-causes-of-dns-issues\">Common causes of DNS issues<\/h2><p>There are several possible causes that prevent your browser from establishing a proper connection with the DNS server:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hardware and software issues<\/strong>. A malfunctioning router, incorrect network settings, outdated adapter drivers, and firewall software can cause network connectivity issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incorrect or missing DNS records<\/strong>. Your browser is unable to find the correct IP address due to an outdated DNS cache.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The DNS server might be unavailable<\/strong>. The DNS service stops working because of traffic overload or server outage.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The good news is &ndash; solving a DNS failure is generally quick and easy.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-methods-to-fix-the-dns-server-not-responding-error\">10 methods to fix the DNS Server Not Responding error<\/h2><p>Here&rsquo;s how to fix the DNS Server Not Responding error on Windows and macOS:<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Use a different browser<\/h3><p>Let&rsquo;s start with the easiest solution. Use a different web browser to visit the site you&rsquo;re having trouble with, and see if the error disappears.<\/p><p>For instance, if you primarily use <strong>Google Chrome<\/strong>, try to access the web page using <strong>Safari<\/strong>, <strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong>, or <strong>Mozilla Firefox<\/strong>.<\/p><p>If this method works, then your default browser is the one causing the error. In most cases, <a href=\"\/in\/tutorials\/clear-browser-cache\">clearing the browser cache<\/a> and updating it to the latest version will solve network connection issues.<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s how to update Chrome:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the<strong> three-dot <\/strong>icon at the top right corner of your browser window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Help<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>About Google Chrome<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a new update is available, click the <strong>Update Google Chrome<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>If the DNS Server Not Responding error appears across different browsers, try the second method.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Troubleshoot network issues<\/h3><p>DNS errors are often caused by connectivity issues. Try switching between different networks to check whether your internet connection is the problem.<\/p><p>Let&rsquo;s say you encounter a DNS server error while connected to Wi-Fi. In that case, try using your mobile data instead. If you can access the web page just fine, it means the problem is with your Wi-Fi connection.<\/p><p>You can run network diagnostics on your computer to detect and fix internet connection problems:<\/p><p><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure you&rsquo;re connected to the troubled network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Control Panel <\/strong>&rarr; <strong>Network and Internet<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Network and Sharing Center<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>Change your networking settings<\/strong>, click <strong>Troubleshoot problems<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a1608fb9\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/The-Network-and-Sharing-Center-section-on-Windows-with-Troubleshoot-problems-highlighted-in-red-1024x537.png\" alt=\"The Network and Sharing Center section on Windows, with Troubleshoot problems highlighted in red\" class=\"wp-image-118004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-and-Sharing-Center-section-on-Windows-with-Troubleshoot-problems-highlighted-in-red-1024x537.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-and-Sharing-Center-section-on-Windows-with-Troubleshoot-problems-highlighted-in-red-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-and-Sharing-Center-section-on-Windows-with-Troubleshoot-problems-highlighted-in-red-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-and-Sharing-Center-section-on-Windows-with-Troubleshoot-problems-highlighted-in-red-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-and-Sharing-Center-section-on-Windows-with-Troubleshoot-problems-highlighted-in-red.png 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Additional troubleshooters<\/strong> &rarr; &#8203;<strong>Internet Connections<\/strong>, then click <strong>Run the troubleshooter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a160ab7f\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"603\" height=\"581\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/The-Additional-troubleshooters-section-on-Windows-with-Run-the-troubleshooter-highlighted-in-red.png\" alt=\"The Additional troubleshooters section on Windows, with Run the troubleshooter highlighted in red\" class=\"wp-image-118005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Additional-troubleshooters-section-on-Windows-with-Run-the-troubleshooter-highlighted-in-red.png 603w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Additional-troubleshooters-section-on-Windows-with-Run-the-troubleshooter-highlighted-in-red-300x289.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Additional-troubleshooters-section-on-Windows-with-Run-the-troubleshooter-highlighted-in-red-150x145.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait for the troubleshooting process to complete. If the system detects a network connection error, follow the instructions to fix it.<\/li>\n<\/ol><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>macOS<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect to the network you&rsquo;re having the problem with.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold the <strong>Option<\/strong> key, then click the <strong>Wi-Fi status<\/strong> icon at the top menu bar simultaneously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Open Wireless Diagnostics<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a160ca13\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"788\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/The-Open-Wireless-Diagnostics-option-on-macOS.png\" alt=\"The Open Wireless Diagnostics option on macOS\n\" class=\"wp-image-118006\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Open-Wireless-Diagnostics-option-on-macOS.png 750w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Open-Wireless-Diagnostics-option-on-macOS-286x300.png 286w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Open-Wireless-Diagnostics-option-on-macOS-143x150.png 143w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions to examine your network connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the scanning process is complete, click the <strong>Info<\/strong> icon in the <strong>Summary<\/strong> window to learn more about each detected issue and the suggested solution.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-disable-unused-connections\">3. Disable unused connections<\/h3><p>Another way to fix network issues is to disable connections you don&rsquo;t use. These include a virtual network like a VPN and a wired adapter like an Ethernet connection.<\/p><p>Follow these steps to disconnect additional network connections on Windows:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Control Panel <\/strong>&rarr; <strong>Network and Internet<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Network and Sharing Center<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Change adapter settings<\/strong> on the left column.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a160e629\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"318\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/The-Network-and-Sharing-Center-section-on-Windows-with-Change-adapter-settings-highlighted-in-red-1024x318.png\" alt=\"The Network and Sharing Center section on Windows, with Change adapter settings highlighted in red\n\" class=\"wp-image-118007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-and-Sharing-Center-section-on-Windows-with-Change-adapter-settings-highlighted-in-red-1024x318.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-and-Sharing-Center-section-on-Windows-with-Change-adapter-settings-highlighted-in-red-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-and-Sharing-Center-section-on-Windows-with-Change-adapter-settings-highlighted-in-red-150x47.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-and-Sharing-Center-section-on-Windows-with-Change-adapter-settings-highlighted-in-red-768x238.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-and-Sharing-Center-section-on-Windows-with-Change-adapter-settings-highlighted-in-red.png 1398w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the <strong>Network Connections<\/strong> page appears, right-click every<strong> <\/strong>secondary connection one by one, and select <strong>Disable<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a160ff5a\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"345\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/The-Network-Connections-section-on-Windows-with-the-Disable-option-highlighted-in-red-1024x345.png\" alt=\"The Network Connections section on Windows, with the Disable option highlighted in red\n\" class=\"wp-image-118008\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-Connections-section-on-Windows-with-the-Disable-option-highlighted-in-red-1024x345.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-Connections-section-on-Windows-with-the-Disable-option-highlighted-in-red-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-Connections-section-on-Windows-with-the-Disable-option-highlighted-in-red-150x51.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-Connections-section-on-Windows-with-the-Disable-option-highlighted-in-red-768x259.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-Connections-section-on-Windows-with-the-Disable-option-highlighted-in-red.png 1395w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>Here&rsquo;s how to disable other network connections on macOS:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Apple<\/strong> menu &rarr; <strong>System Settings<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a1611973\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/The-Network-settings-on-macOS-1024x547.png\" alt=\"The Network settings on macOS\n\" class=\"wp-image-118009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-settings-on-macOS-1024x547.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-settings-on-macOS-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-settings-on-macOS-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-settings-on-macOS-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-settings-on-macOS.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select each network you want to disable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toggle off the button to disconnect the network.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a16132c6\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"291\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/xThe-VPN-Filters-settings-on-macOS-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red-1024x291.png\" alt=\"The VPN &amp; Filters settings on macOS, with the toggle button highlighted in red\n\" class=\"wp-image-118010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/xThe-VPN-Filters-settings-on-macOS-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red-1024x291.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/xThe-VPN-Filters-settings-on-macOS-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/xThe-VPN-Filters-settings-on-macOS-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red-150x43.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/xThe-VPN-Filters-settings-on-macOS-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red-768x218.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/xThe-VPN-Filters-settings-on-macOS-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>After disabling all unused connections, reload the web page and see if the DNS error message has been solved.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-restart-your-internet-router\">4. Restart your internet router<\/h3><p>A faulty router or modem is also a leading cause of why the DNS server isn&rsquo;t responding and the connection failing.<\/p><p>Luckily, fixing this issue can be as simple as restarting your router or modem. Turn off the power button and unplug the power cable. Wait for at least 30 seconds before pressing the power button again to restart it.<\/p><p>If restarting doesn&rsquo;t work, try to reset the router or modem to its default settings. Check the instruction manual of the device for the complete steps.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Flush the DNS cache<\/h3><p>Every time you visit a website, your computer stores its DNS records &ndash; domain name and the corresponding IP address &ndash; in a temporary storage called a cache.<\/p><p>So, the next time you want to access the same page, your browser can retrieve the content much faster.<\/p><p>The problem happens when the DNS cache becomes outdated. Maybe the site has changed its IP address, or the domain has expired. Whatever the reason, incorrect DNS records will result in DNS errors.<\/p><p>To fix this, try <a href=\"\/in\/tutorials\/how-to-flush-dns\">flushing the DNS cache<\/a> on your device:<\/p><p><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type in <strong>cmd<\/strong> in the Windows Search and press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to access the Windows command prompt console.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the command prompt, type in <strong>ipconfig\/flushdns<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the process is successful, a confirmation message will appear on the command prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a1614f20\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Windows-Command-Prompt-showing-a-successful-DNS-cache-flush-1024x588.png\" alt=\"Windows Command Prompt showing a successful DNS cache flush\n\" class=\"wp-image-118011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/Windows-Command-Prompt-showing-a-successful-DNS-cache-flush-1024x588.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/Windows-Command-Prompt-showing-a-successful-DNS-cache-flush-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/Windows-Command-Prompt-showing-a-successful-DNS-cache-flush-150x86.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/Windows-Command-Prompt-showing-a-successful-DNS-cache-flush-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/Windows-Command-Prompt-showing-a-successful-DNS-cache-flush.png 1101w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p><strong>macOS<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the <strong>Spotlight Search<\/strong> to open the <strong>Terminal<\/strong> app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&rsquo;re running <strong>macOS Big Sur<\/strong> or later versions, type in the following command:<\/li>\n<\/ol><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/pre><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your administrator password. Note that it will not be visible as you type.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a1616a63\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/The-Terminal-app-on-macOS-showing-the-command-to-flush-the-DNS-cache-1024x666.png\" alt=\"The Terminal app on macOS showing the command to flush the DNS cache\n\" class=\"wp-image-118012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Terminal-app-on-macOS-showing-the-command-to-flush-the-DNS-cache-1024x666.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Terminal-app-on-macOS-showing-the-command-to-flush-the-DNS-cache-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Terminal-app-on-macOS-showing-the-command-to-flush-the-DNS-cache-150x98.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Terminal-app-on-macOS-showing-the-command-to-flush-the-DNS-cache-768x499.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Terminal-app-on-macOS-showing-the-command-to-flush-the-DNS-cache.png 1132w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>Keep in mind that older macOS versions require different command prompts.<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s the full list:<\/p><p><strong>macOS Catalina<\/strong>, <strong>Mojave<\/strong>, <strong>High Sierra<\/strong>, <strong>Sierra<\/strong>, <strong>El Capitan<\/strong>, <strong>Mavericks<\/strong>, <strong>Mountain Lion<\/strong>, and <strong>Lion<\/strong>:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/pre><p><strong>macOS 10.10 Yosemite<\/strong>:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sudo discoveryutil udnsflushcaches<\/pre><p><strong>macOS X Snow Leopard<\/strong>:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sudo dscacheutil -flushcache<\/pre><p><strong>macOS X Leopard<\/strong> and below:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sudo lookupd -flushcache<\/pre><p>After running the commands above, the network adapter will refresh its DNS configuration.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-change-your-dns-server-address\">6. Change your DNS server address<\/h3><p>By default, your home network obtains a DNS server address from your internet service provider (ISP).<\/p><p>And what happens when the default DNS server is down? That&rsquo;s right &ndash; your internet service will stop working, too.<\/p><p>You can temporarily solve this problem by switching to public DNS server addresses, such as:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>8.8.8.8<\/strong> or <strong>8.8.4.4<\/strong> (Google)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1.1.1.1<\/strong> (Cloudflare)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Here&rsquo;s how to change your DNS address on Windows:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type in <strong>ncpa.cpl <\/strong>in the search box to quickly access <strong>Network Connections<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click your current network and click <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a1618614\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"345\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/The-Network-Connections-section-on-Windows-with-the-Disable-option-highlighted-in-red-1-1024x345.png\" alt=\"The Network Connections section on Windows, with the Properties option highlighted in red\n\" class=\"wp-image-118013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-Connections-section-on-Windows-with-the-Disable-option-highlighted-in-red-1-1024x345.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-Connections-section-on-Windows-with-the-Disable-option-highlighted-in-red-1-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-Connections-section-on-Windows-with-the-Disable-option-highlighted-in-red-1-150x51.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-Connections-section-on-Windows-with-the-Disable-option-highlighted-in-red-1-768x259.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Network-Connections-section-on-Windows-with-the-Disable-option-highlighted-in-red-1.png 1395w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4)<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>General<\/strong>, tick the boxes that say <strong>Obtain an IP address automatically<\/strong> and <strong>Use the following DNS server Addresses<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>Preferred DNS server<\/strong> and <strong>Alternate DNS server<\/strong> fields, enter the public DNS addresses from Google or Cloudflare.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a161a1c8\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"452\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Internet-protocol-version-4-properties.png\" alt=\"The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4) Properties tab on Windows\n\" class=\"wp-image-32891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/Internet-protocol-version-4-properties.png 396w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/Internet-protocol-version-4-properties-263x300.png 263w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/Internet-protocol-version-4-properties-131x150.png 131w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the <strong>Validate settings upon exit<\/strong> box and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>If you&rsquo;re a Mac user, follow these steps:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Apple<\/strong> menu at the top left of your screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>System Settings<\/strong> <strong>&rarr; Network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Details<\/strong> next to your primary network connection.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a161bea6\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"420\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/The-Wi-Fi-settings-on-macOS-with-the-Details-button-highlighted-in-red-1024x420.png\" alt=\"The Wi-Fi settings on macOS with the Details button highlighted in red\n\" class=\"wp-image-118014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Wi-Fi-settings-on-macOS-with-the-Details-button-highlighted-in-red-1024x420.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Wi-Fi-settings-on-macOS-with-the-Details-button-highlighted-in-red-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Wi-Fi-settings-on-macOS-with-the-Details-button-highlighted-in-red-150x62.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Wi-Fi-settings-on-macOS-with-the-Details-button-highlighted-in-red-768x315.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Wi-Fi-settings-on-macOS-with-the-Details-button-highlighted-in-red.png 1394w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>DNS<\/strong> tab on the left sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>plus (+)<\/strong> button to add an alternative DNS server.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a161e8e4\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/The-DNS-settings-on-macOS-1024x641.png\" alt=\"The DNS settings on macOS\n\" class=\"wp-image-118015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-DNS-settings-on-macOS-1024x641.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-DNS-settings-on-macOS-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-DNS-settings-on-macOS-150x94.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-DNS-settings-on-macOS-768x481.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-DNS-settings-on-macOS.png 1332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hit <strong>OK<\/strong> and then <strong>Apply<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>After changing the DNS settings, restart your Windows or Mac computer, and see if your internet access has been restored.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-disable-internet-protocol-version-6-ipv6\">7. Disable Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)<\/h3><p>Internet Protocol (IP) enables data to travel across the web. It&rsquo;s the technology that allows your device to access websites and other online resources.<\/p><p>There are two types of IP addresses:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IPv4<\/strong>. Currently the most widely used IP version. It consists of four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as <strong>192.168.1.123<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IPv6<\/strong>. The latest version of the protocol, which will eventually replace IPv4 in the future. It uses letters and hexadecimal digits separated by colons: <strong>2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The problem: not all websites and DNS servers have fully adopted IPv6.<\/p><p>If your operating system uses IPv6 to request web content to a server that only supports IPv4, it may result in the DNS Server Not Responding error.<\/p><p>For that reason, we recommend disabling IPv6 on your Windows computer:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter <strong>ncpa.cpl<\/strong> in the search box to open <strong>Network Connections<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click your active connection and select <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the <strong>Networking<\/strong> tab, locate <strong>Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP\/IPv6)<\/strong> and unselect the box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>For Mac users, do the following:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Apple<\/strong> menu &rarr; <strong>System Settings<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the current network connection and go to <strong>Details<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>TCP\/IP<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next to <strong>Configure IPv6<\/strong>, choose <strong>Link-Local Only <\/strong>from the menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a1620aac\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/The-TCPIP-settings-on-macOS-with-the-Link-Local-Only-option-highlighted-in-red-1024x643.png\" alt=\"The TCP\/IP settings on macOS with the Link-Local Only option highlighted in red\n\" class=\"wp-image-118016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-TCPIP-settings-on-macOS-with-the-Link-Local-Only-option-highlighted-in-red-1024x643.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-TCPIP-settings-on-macOS-with-the-Link-Local-Only-option-highlighted-in-red-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-TCPIP-settings-on-macOS-with-the-Link-Local-Only-option-highlighted-in-red-150x94.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-TCPIP-settings-on-macOS-with-the-Link-Local-Only-option-highlighted-in-red-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-TCPIP-settings-on-macOS-with-the-Link-Local-Only-option-highlighted-in-red.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>However, with this method, IPv6 connections still work for local networks. If you want to deactivate IPv6 completely, open the <strong>Terminal<\/strong> app and run the following command:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">networksetup -setv6off Ethernet &amp;&amp; networksetup -setv6off Wi-Fi<\/pre><p>This will disable IPv6 on both wireless (Wi-Fi) and wired (Ethernet) networks.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-restart-your-pc-in-safe-mode\">8. Restart your PC in safe mode<\/h3><p>Still getting DNS server errors even after fixing your internet connection and using public DNS servers?<\/p><p>Maybe the problem lies within your operating system. Sometimes, certain software, files, or network drivers might block DNS connections.<\/p><p>To figure out whether that&rsquo;s the case, run your PC in safe mode &ndash; a stripped down version of your OS, where non-essential processes and components are disabled.<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s how to restart your Windows computer in safe mode:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Start<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold the <strong>Shift<\/strong> key, then click the <strong>Power<\/strong> button &rarr; <strong>Restart<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the <strong>Choose an option<\/strong> window, select <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Advanced options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> options, choose <strong>Startup Settings<\/strong> and click <strong>Restart<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>F5<\/strong> on your keyboard to select the <strong>Safe Mode with Networking<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>On a Mac device, the steps are a lot simpler:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access the <strong>Apple<\/strong> menu and click <strong>Shut Down<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait around 10 seconds after your device shuts down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When turning your Mac back on, quickly press and hold the <strong>Shift<\/strong> key until you see the login screen.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>If your network connection works in safe mode, it means third-party apps might be causing the DNS server isn&rsquo;t responding error.<\/p><p>While there&rsquo;s no way to know for sure which software is at fault, it&rsquo;s most likely your firewall or antivirus program.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-turn-off-antivirus-and-firewall\">9. Turn off antivirus and firewall<\/h3><p>Antivirus and firewall apps protect your device against online security threats. But these tools can also interfere with your internet connection. Try disabling them to see if they&rsquo;re causing the issue.<\/p><p>To deactivate Microsoft Firewall Defender, open the <strong>Start<\/strong> menu and click the <strong>Settings<\/strong> icon. Next, head to <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Windows Security<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Firewall &amp; network protection<\/strong>.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a1622af8\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"977\" height=\"812\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/The-Firewall-network-protection-option-under-Windows-Security.png\" alt=\"The Firewall &amp; network protection option under Windows Security\n\" class=\"wp-image-118017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Firewall-network-protection-option-under-Windows-Security.png 977w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Firewall-network-protection-option-under-Windows-Security-300x249.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Firewall-network-protection-option-under-Windows-Security-150x125.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Firewall-network-protection-option-under-Windows-Security-768x638.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>You will see three profiles &ndash; domain, private, and public network. Simply open each option one by one, and toggle off the button under <strong>Microsoft Defender Firewall<\/strong>.<\/p><p>If you want to disable third-party antivirus and firewall apps you&rsquo;ve installed, head to <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/strong> from the left sidebar.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a162458b\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"501\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/The-Public-Network-settings-on-Windows-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red-1024x501.png\" alt=\"The Public Network settings on Windows with the toggle button highlighted in red\n\" class=\"wp-image-118018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Public-Network-settings-on-Windows-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red-1024x501.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Public-Network-settings-on-Windows-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Public-Network-settings-on-Windows-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red-150x73.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Public-Network-settings-on-Windows-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Public-Network-settings-on-Windows-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red.png 1263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>On a Mac computer, you can turn off the built-in firewall by accessing the <strong>Apple<\/strong> menu &rarr; <strong>System Settings<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Network<\/strong>. Select <strong>Firewall<\/strong>, then toggle off the button.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a1626152\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"326\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/The-Firewall-settings-on-macOS-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red-1024x326.png\" alt=\"The Firewall settings on macOS with the toggle button highlighted in red\n\" class=\"wp-image-118019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Firewall-settings-on-macOS-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red-1024x326.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Firewall-settings-on-macOS-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Firewall-settings-on-macOS-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red-150x48.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Firewall-settings-on-macOS-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red-768x245.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-Firewall-settings-on-macOS-with-the-toggle-button-highlighted-in-red.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>For third-party antivirus and firewall programs, you will have to open each app and deactivate it manually.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-update-your-network-adapter-driver-windows\">10. Update your network adapter driver (Windows)<\/h3><p>Network adapter drivers are programs that connect your Windows PC to other devices, such as routers, printers, and Ethernet cables.<\/p><p>When a driver is outdated or corrupted, it won&rsquo;t be able to communicate with the network adapter, leading to connectivity issues.<\/p><p>To solve this, try updating the network adapter driver of your active connection (usually Wi-Fi):<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <strong>Windows Search<\/strong> to locate and access <strong>Device Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the adapter you want to update, go to the <strong>Driver<\/strong> tab, and click <strong>Update Driver<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to <strong>Network adapters<\/strong> and open the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69eb9a1627c73\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"504\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/The-option-to-Update-Driver-on-Windows.jpg\" alt=\"The option to Update Driver on Windows\n\" class=\"wp-image-118020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-option-to-Update-Driver-on-Windows.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-option-to-Update-Driver-on-Windows-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-option-to-Update-Driver-on-Windows-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/07\/The-option-to-Update-Driver-on-Windows-768x501.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>Not sure which one is the correct driver? Go ahead and update every network adapter on the list. If your network driver is already up-to-date, but you still see the DNS server error, try to uninstall it and then reinstall it again.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-video-tutorial-on-how-to-solve-dns-server-not-responding\">Video tutorial on how to solve DNS Server Not Responding<\/h2><p>Prefer watching? Check out this step-by-step video on how to fix the DNS Server Not Responding error.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to Fix DNS Server Not Responding Error\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/joy2vB0fvYk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>DNS Server Not Responding is a common error that occurs when your browser is unable to connect to the internet.<\/p><p>It&rsquo;s mostly caused by issues on your end, such as internet connection problems or an outdated DNS cache. But sometimes, the problem might originate from the DNS server itself.<\/p><p>Fixing this issue can be as simple as updating your browser, running network diagnostics, and restarting your router or PC.<\/p><p>However, there are occasions when you need to flush the DNS cache, switch to a public DNS server, update network adapter drivers, and disable unused connections and programs.<\/p><p>Which method worked for you? Do you have any other tips to solve DNS errors? Don&rsquo;t hesitate to leave a comment below!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dns-server-isn-t-responding-faq\">DNS server isn&rsquo;t responding FAQ<\/h2><div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1660203861885\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What causes DNS issues?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A DNS failure happens when your browser can&rsquo;t connect to the DNS server of the site you&rsquo;re trying to access. It&rsquo;s often caused by network connectivity issues, hardware or software problems within your computer, outdated DNS records, and DNS server errors.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1660204105726\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to fix DNS Server Not Responding on Windows 10?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can try troubleshooting network issues, restarting your router, flushing the DNS cache, switching to a public DNS server, restarting your PC in safe mode, turning off antivirus and firewall software temporarily, and updating network adapter drivers.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1660204159380\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can I reset my DNS server?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">On Windows, open the Command Prompt app, type <strong>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/strong>, press enter, and restart your computer. On macOS Big Sur or later versions, type <strong>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder <\/strong>in the Terminal app, enter your admin password, press enter, and restart your computer.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you want to visit a website, your browser will look up the Domain Name System (DNS) to find its IP address. Sometimes, for one reason or another, the browser can&rsquo;t reach the DNS server of the website you&rsquo;re trying to access. 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