{"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":"2026-06-15T07:03:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T07:03:30","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":"<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\"><div class=\"protip__heading\">\n                <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path d=\"M1.49234 23.5024C1.23229 23.5024 0.972242 23.4024 0.782206 23.2123C0.562165 22.9923 0.452144 22.6822 0.502153 22.3722C0.562165 21.9221 1.14227 17.9113 3.00262 16.351C3.63274 15.8209 4.43289 15.5509 5.26305 15.5609C6.09321 15.5909 6.87335 15.9109 7.47347 16.4911C8.6937 17.6913 8.76371 19.6717 7.6435 20.9919C6.0832 22.8523 2.08245 23.4324 1.63237 23.4924C1.59236 23.4924 1.54235 23.4924 1.50234 23.4924L1.49234 23.5024ZM5.16303 17.5613C4.84297 17.5613 4.53291 17.6713 4.29287 17.8813C3.60274 18.4614 3.07264 19.9317 2.75258 21.242C4.06282 20.9219 5.5331 20.3918 6.11321 19.7017C6.55329 19.1716 6.54329 18.3814 6.0832 17.9213C5.85316 17.7013 5.5431 17.5713 5.20304 17.5613C5.19304 17.5613 5.17303 17.5613 5.16303 17.5613ZM11.7243 21.8821C11.4942 21.8821 11.2642 21.8021 11.0841 21.652C10.8541 21.462 10.7241 21.1819 10.7241 20.8819V15.9109L8.08358 13.2705H3.11264C2.81259 13.2705 2.53254 13.1404 2.3425 12.9104C2.15246 12.6803 2.07245 12.3803 2.12246 12.0902C2.19247 11.7102 2.84259 8.36953 4.70294 7.12929C6.33325 6.04909 8.96375 6.49918 10.244 6.80923C11.5442 4.96889 13.2546 3.4286 15.2349 2.33839C17.4553 1.11816 19.9858 0.518051 22.4963 0.498047C23.0464 0.498047 23.4865 0.948132 23.4865 1.49824C23.4865 5.0389 22.3763 9.97983 17.1753 13.7605C17.4853 15.0408 17.9354 17.6613 16.8552 19.2816C15.615 21.1419 12.2744 21.7921 11.8943 21.8621C11.8343 21.8721 11.7743 21.8821 11.7143 21.8821H11.7243ZM12.7245 16.181V19.6016C13.7146 19.2916 14.7948 18.7915 15.2049 18.1814C15.675 17.4812 15.605 16.091 15.385 14.9008C14.5248 15.3808 13.6346 15.8109 12.7245 16.181ZM9.66388 12.0302L11.9643 14.3307C13.1845 13.8306 14.3648 13.2204 15.485 12.5103C19.9358 9.51974 21.2361 5.60901 21.4561 2.53843C19.6157 2.67846 17.8254 3.20856 16.2051 4.09872C14.2847 5.14892 12.6544 6.68921 11.4942 8.54956C10.7841 9.65977 10.174 10.82 9.66388 12.0302ZM4.39289 11.2701H7.81353C8.1936 10.3599 8.63368 9.46974 9.11377 8.60957C7.92355 8.38953 6.51329 8.31952 5.81315 8.78961C5.19304 9.19968 4.70294 10.3099 4.39289 11.2701Z\" fill=\"#673DE6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n                <p class=\"protip__title\">\n                   What Is DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN?\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"protip__content\"> 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><\/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            <div class=\"protip__heading\">\n                <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path d=\"M1.49234 23.5024C1.23229 23.5024 0.972242 23.4024 0.782206 23.2123C0.562165 22.9923 0.452144 22.6822 0.502153 22.3722C0.562165 21.9221 1.14227 17.9113 3.00262 16.351C3.63274 15.8209 4.43289 15.5509 5.26305 15.5609C6.09321 15.5909 6.87335 15.9109 7.47347 16.4911C8.6937 17.6913 8.76371 19.6717 7.6435 20.9919C6.0832 22.8523 2.08245 23.4324 1.63237 23.4924C1.59236 23.4924 1.54235 23.4924 1.50234 23.4924L1.49234 23.5024ZM5.16303 17.5613C4.84297 17.5613 4.53291 17.6713 4.29287 17.8813C3.60274 18.4614 3.07264 19.9317 2.75258 21.242C4.06282 20.9219 5.5331 20.3918 6.11321 19.7017C6.55329 19.1716 6.54329 18.3814 6.0832 17.9213C5.85316 17.7013 5.5431 17.5713 5.20304 17.5613C5.19304 17.5613 5.17303 17.5613 5.16303 17.5613ZM11.7243 21.8821C11.4942 21.8821 11.2642 21.8021 11.0841 21.652C10.8541 21.462 10.7241 21.1819 10.7241 20.8819V15.9109L8.08358 13.2705H3.11264C2.81259 13.2705 2.53254 13.1404 2.3425 12.9104C2.15246 12.6803 2.07245 12.3803 2.12246 12.0902C2.19247 11.7102 2.84259 8.36953 4.70294 7.12929C6.33325 6.04909 8.96375 6.49918 10.244 6.80923C11.5442 4.96889 13.2546 3.4286 15.2349 2.33839C17.4553 1.11816 19.9858 0.518051 22.4963 0.498047C23.0464 0.498047 23.4865 0.948132 23.4865 1.49824C23.4865 5.0389 22.3763 9.97983 17.1753 13.7605C17.4853 15.0408 17.9354 17.6613 16.8552 19.2816C15.615 21.1419 12.2744 21.7921 11.8943 21.8621C11.8343 21.8721 11.7743 21.8821 11.7143 21.8821H11.7243ZM12.7245 16.181V19.6016C13.7146 19.2916 14.7948 18.7915 15.2049 18.1814C15.675 17.4812 15.605 16.091 15.385 14.9008C14.5248 15.3808 13.6346 15.8109 12.7245 16.181ZM9.66388 12.0302L11.9643 14.3307C13.1845 13.8306 14.3648 13.2204 15.485 12.5103C19.9358 9.51974 21.2361 5.60901 21.4561 2.53843C19.6157 2.67846 17.8254 3.20856 16.2051 4.09872C14.2847 5.14892 12.6544 6.68921 11.4942 8.54956C10.7841 9.65977 10.174 10.82 9.66388 12.0302ZM4.39289 11.2701H7.81353C8.1936 10.3599 8.63368 9.46974 9.11377 8.60957C7.92355 8.38953 6.51329 8.31952 5.81315 8.78961C5.19304 9.19968 4.70294 10.3099 4.39289 11.2701Z\" fill=\"#673DE6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n                <p class=\"protip__title\">\n                    Pro Tip                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"protip__content\">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\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=\"\/ng\/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=\"\/ng\/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=\"\/ng\/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\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" 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=\"\/ng\/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\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" 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=\"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\">\n<li>\n<\/li><\/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=\"\/ng\/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 class=\"announcement-block announcement-block--important\">\n            <span class=\"announcement-block__heading\">\n                <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M12 22.5C17.799 22.5 22.5 17.799 22.5 12C22.5 6.20101 17.799 1.5 12 1.5C6.20101 1.5 1.5 6.20101 1.5 12C1.5 17.799 6.20101 22.5 12 22.5ZM13.637 7.65198C13.637 6.74791 12.9041 6.01501 12 6.01501C11.0959 6.01501 10.363 6.74791 10.363 7.65198C10.5335 9.53749 10.875 13.383 10.875 13.383C10.875 14.0043 11.3787 14.508 12 14.508C12.6213 14.508 13.125 14.0043 13.125 13.383V13.38L13.637 7.65198ZM11.9927 15.714C11.3714 15.714 10.8677 16.2177 10.8677 16.839C10.8677 17.4603 11.3714 17.964 11.9927 17.964H12.0073C12.6286 17.964 13.1323 17.4603 13.1323 16.839C13.1323 16.2177 12.6286 15.714 12.0073 15.714H11.9927Z\"\n                          fill=\"#FEA419\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n                Important\n            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"announcement-block__content\">\n                <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.\n            <\/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\">\n<li>\n<\/li><\/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=\"\/ng\/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\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" 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=\"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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