{"id":13805,"date":"2021-08-25T15:02:10","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T15:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/?p=13805"},"modified":"2026-03-09T19:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:19:09","slug":"fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/ng\/tutorials\/fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain","title":{"rendered":"How to fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>The DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error appears when your browser can&rsquo;t find a website&rsquo;s IP address. In simple terms, the domain name isn&rsquo;t resolving properly.<\/p><p>If you&rsquo;re seeing this error, try these quick fixes first:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flush your DNS cache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your router<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change your DNS server to Google (8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-check the website URL for typos<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>In most cases, one of these steps solves the problem within minutes.<\/p><p>Below, you&rsquo;ll find detailed instructions for Windows, macOS, and Chrome, along with advanced fixes if the issue persists.<\/p><p>\n\n\n<div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h2 class=\"featured-snippet title\">What Is DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN?<\/h2>\n                    <p> DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error appears when the domain name system cannot resolve a website&rsquo;s URL into an IP address, making the web browser unable to reach it. The NXDOMAIN in the error code implies that the domain is non-existent.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Error code<\/strong><\/td><td>DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Error type<\/strong><\/td><td>DNS error<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Error variations<\/strong><\/td><td>This site can&rsquo;t be reached (Google Chrome)<br>Hmm. We&rsquo;re having trouble finding that site. (Mozilla Firefox)<br>Hmm&hellip; can&rsquo;t reach this page (Microsoft Edge)<br>Safari Can&rsquo;t Find the Server (Safari)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Error causes<\/strong><\/td><td>DNS misconfiguration<br>DNS not yet propagated <br>Internet connection error<br>Firewall blocks<br>Unresponsive server <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p>If you prefer a visual guide, here&rsquo;s a video tutorial for solving the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN 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 loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Error on Mac and Windows\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XsLO_lgpnyA?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><p>\n  <div class=\"youtube-shortcode\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-7 col-sm-8 d-flex align-items-center\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"channel-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/ng\/tutorials\/wp-content\/themes\/tutorialsthemeuplift\/public\/images\/youtube-channels\/hostinger-academy.jpg\" alt=\"youtube channel logo\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex flex-column justify-content-between\">\n          <span class=\"slogan d-none d-sm-block\">Subscribe For more educational videos!<\/span>\n          <span class=\"channel-name\">Hostinger Academy<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"col-5 col-sm-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-end\">\n          <a class=\"subscribe-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCbNIC-svDbtUOH2qsLnPQPg?sub_confirmation=1\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/ng\/tutorials\/wp-content\/themes\/tutorialsthemeuplift\/public\/images\/icons\/youtube.svg\" alt=\"subscribe\">\n            <span>Subscribe<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-fix-the-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-error\">How to fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error<\/h2><p>The DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error can appear due to issues with the website, the client&rsquo;s computer, or the internet connection. The solution will naturally depend on this root cause.<\/p><p>Let&rsquo;s look at the 9 ways that cover all possible causes.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-flush-the-dns-cache\">1. Flush the DNS cache<\/h3><p>Your device stores DNS records locally. If those records are outdated, the browser may fail to resolve a domain.<\/p><p><div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">Pro Tip<\/h4>\n                    <p>See our guide on <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-flush-dns\">how to flush DNS<\/a> for detailed instructions, including information for Linux and older MacOS versions users.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/p><p>To flush the DNS cache on Windows, follow this step-by-step tutorial:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the <strong>Start<\/strong> menu, search for the <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>. Then, right-click to select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Command-Prompt-App.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"978\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Command-Prompt-App.png\/public\" alt=\"Command Prompt application\" class=\"wp-image-57172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Command-Prompt-App.png\/w=978,fit=scale-down 978w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Command-Prompt-App.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Command-Prompt-App.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Command-Prompt-App.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 978px) 100vw, 978px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once a new window appears, type in the commands below. Then, hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">ipconfig \/flushdns<\/pre><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/ipconfig-flushdns.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/ipconfig-flushdns.png\/public\" alt=\"Flushing DNS on the Command Prompt.\" class=\"wp-image-35319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/ipconfig-flushdns.png\/w=818,fit=scale-down 818w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/ipconfig-flushdns.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/ipconfig-flushdns.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/ipconfig-flushdns.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the browser to see whether the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN message still occurs.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><strong>macOS<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Terminal<\/strong> application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the following commands and press the <strong>Return<\/strong> key.<\/li>\n<\/ol><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/pre><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insert your password and press <strong>Return<\/strong> again.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/flushdns-macos.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1424\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/flushdns-macos.png\/public\" alt=\"Flushing the DNS records on macOS.\" class=\"wp-image-35330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/flushdns-macos.png\/w=1424,fit=scale-down 1424w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/flushdns-macos.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/flushdns-macos.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/flushdns-macos.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/flushdns-macos.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1424px) 100vw, 1424px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the browser and check if the error is still there.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><strong>Google Chrome<\/strong><\/p><p>Google Chrome has a separate DNS cache from the operating system, so flushing it may fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Chrome error.<\/p><p>To do so, enter <strong>chrome:\/\/net-internals\/#dns<\/strong> into the Chrome address bar. Then click <strong>Clear host cache<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Google-Chrome-host-revolver-cache.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Google-Chrome-host-revolver-cache.png\/public\" alt=\"Google Chrome host revolver cache, clear cache host\" class=\"wp-image-57174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Google-Chrome-host-revolver-cache.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Google-Chrome-host-revolver-cache.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Google-Chrome-host-revolver-cache.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Google-Chrome-host-revolver-cache.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Google-Chrome-host-revolver-cache.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p>Then, check if the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error is resolved.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Check whether the issue is on your device<\/h3><p>Try accessing the website:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From another device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using mobile data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Through an online proxy<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>If it works elsewhere, the problem is likely on your local device or network.<\/p><p>If you&rsquo;re unsure where the problem originates, follow our step-by-step guide <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">to&nbsp;<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">troubleshooting website issues<\/a>&nbsp;to determine whether it&rsquo;s a browser, network, or server issue<\/span>.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-release-and-renew-the-ip-address\">3. Release and renew the IP address<\/h3><p>Open <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> as Administrator.<\/p><p>Run:<\/p><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">ipconfig \/release<br>ipconfig \/renew<\/pre><p>Restart your computer.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-change-the-dns-servers\">4. Change the DNS servers<\/h3><p>If your ISP&rsquo;s DNS server isn&rsquo;t responding properly, switching to a public DNS often resolves the issue.<\/p><p>You can use:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Google DNS:<\/strong> 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cloudflare DNS:<\/strong> 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Control Panel &rarr; Network and Internet &rarr; Network and Sharing Center<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Change adapter settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click your connection &rarr; <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4)<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Use the following DNS server addresses<\/strong> and enter the new values.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>Restart your browser afterward.<\/p><p><strong>macOS<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save changes and restart your browser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>System Settings &rarr; Network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your connection &rarr; <strong>Advanced &rarr; DNS<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the new DNS servers.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><strong>Google Chrome<\/strong><\/p><p>1. Enter <strong>chrome:\/\/settings\/security<\/strong> on the address bar to access the Chrome DNS settings.<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol><p>2. Scroll down to the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> section and select <strong>With Custom<\/strong>. Users can change it to one of the built-in DNS server addresses from Cloudflare, OpenDNS, CleanBrowsing, or Google.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/chrome-dns.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/chrome-dns.png\/public\" alt=\"Modifying DNS settings on Google Chrome.\" class=\"wp-image-35343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/chrome-dns.png\/w=1016,fit=scale-down 1016w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/chrome-dns.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/chrome-dns.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/chrome-dns.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-restart-the-dns-client-service\">5. Check your local hosts file<\/h3><p>If the domain is blocked locally, your browser won&rsquo;t be able to reach it.<\/p><p><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/p><p>Open:<\/p><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">C:WindowsSystem32driversetchosts<\/pre><p>Remove any entries related to the affected domain.<\/p><p><strong>macOS<\/strong><\/p><p>Run:<\/p><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">sudo nano \/private\/etc\/hosts<\/pre><p>Delete any lines referencing the blocked website.<\/p><p>Save and restart your browser.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-disable-antivirus-or-vpn\">6. Disable VPN or antivirus temporarily<\/h3><p>Some VPNs and security tools modify DNS behavior.<\/p><p>Temporarily disable them and check if the website loads. If it does, adjust your software settings accordingly.<\/p><p><div><p class=\"important\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> The steps to disable your antivirus program depend on the program itself. If you&rsquo;re unsure how to do it, read the software&rsquo;s knowledge base or contact the support team.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-reboot-internet-connection\">7. Restart your router<\/h3><p>Network glitches can interrupt DNS resolution.<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try loading the website again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unplug your modem and router.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait 30 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plug the modem back in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After one minute, plug in the router.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-restart-the-dns-client-service\">8. Restart the DNS client service (Windows only)<\/h3><p>If DNS still isn&rsquo;t resolving properly, restarting the DNS Client service may help.<\/p><p>1. Open <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> as Administrator.<\/p><p>2. Run: <\/p><pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>net stop dnscache<br>net start dnscache<\/code><\/pre><p>3. Restart your computer and test the website again.<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol><p>If the service cannot be stopped, it may already be running correctly. In that case, move on to the next solution.<\/p><p>You can also restart the DNS Client from the Windows Services panel if needed.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Reset Chrome Flags<\/h3><p>If you&rsquo;ve enabled experimental Chrome features, they may interfere with DNS resolution.<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restart Chrome and test the website again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter <code>chrome:\/\/flags<\/code> in the address bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Reset all<\/strong> at the top of the page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once done, close and reopen the browser.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/chrome-flags.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1131\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/chrome-flags.png\/public\" alt=\"Modifying the Chrome Flags.\" class=\"wp-image-35353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/chrome-flags.png\/w=1131,fit=scale-down 1131w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/chrome-flags.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/chrome-flags.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/chrome-flags.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/chrome-flags.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1131px) 100vw, 1131px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Contact your internet provider<\/h3><p>If nothing works, your ISP may be experiencing DNS issues. Contact them to confirm.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-if-you-own-the-website\">How to fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN if you own the website<\/h2><p>If visitors are reporting the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error for your site, the issue is likely related to your domain or DNS configuration.<\/p><p>Start with these checks:<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Make sure your domain hasn&rsquo;t expired<\/h3><p>If a domain expires, browsers can no longer resolve it.<\/p><p>You can:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your domain registrar and check the expiration date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use an ICANN lookup tool to confirm the domain status<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>If the domain recently expired, <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-renew-domain-name\">renew it immediately<\/a>. Some registrars offer a short grace period, but delays can lead to additional recovery fees.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Verify your nameservers<\/h3><p>Your domain must point to the correct nameservers.<\/p><p>Check that:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The nameservers match your hosting provider&rsquo;s settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are no outdated or custom entries pointing elsewhere<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Incorrect nameservers can prevent DNS records from resolving properly.<\/p><p>Check out this guide if you want to <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-check-nameservers\">verify&nbsp;a domain&rsquo;s nameservers<\/a> correctly<\/span>. <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Check your DNS records<\/h3><p>The most important record is the <strong>A record<\/strong>, which connects your domain to your server&rsquo;s IP address.<\/p><p>Make sure:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The A record points to the correct IP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are no duplicate or conflicting records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent DNS changes have fully propagated<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>If you recently updated DNS settings, allow up to 24&ndash;48 hours for propagation.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Temporarily disable your CDN<\/h3><p>If you use a CDN like Cloudflare, incorrect configuration can interrupt DNS resolution.<\/p><p>Try:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Temporarily pausing the CDN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checking whether the domain resolves directly from the origin server<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>If the site works without the CDN, review your DNS and proxy settings.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Confirm your hosting server is active<\/h3><p>If your server is offline or suspended, DNS may fail to resolve correctly.<\/p><p>Check your hosting dashboard for:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Server status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account suspension notices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IP address changes<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN means the browser can&rsquo;t resolve a domain name into an IP address. In most cases, the issue is local and can be fixed by flushing DNS, restarting your router, or switching DNS servers.<\/p><p>If you manage the website, review your domain and DNS configuration to ensure everything points correctly.<\/p><p>Do you know other methods to fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN? Leave a comment down below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error appears when your browser can&rsquo;t find a website&rsquo;s IP address. 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