How to fix “DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN”

The “DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN” error indicates that your browser can’t resolve the domain name of a website into an IP address, which typically happens due to DNS issues. Here’s how you can fix it:

Quick Fixes

1. Check Your Internet Connection

• Ensure you have a stable internet connection.
• Restart your router or modem if necessary.

2. Verify the URL

• Double-check the URL for typos or errors.

3. Restart Your Browser

• Close and reopen your browser to see if the issue persists.

System-Level Fixes

4. Clear DNS Cache

• On Windows:

1. Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
2. Run this command:
   ipconfig /flushdns

• On macOS:

1. Open Terminal.
2. Run:
   sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder

• On Linux:

1. Open Terminal.
2. Run:
   sudo systemd-resolve --flush-caches

5. Change DNS Servers

Switch to a public DNS server like Google or Cloudflare:

• Google DNS:
• Primary: 8.8.8.8
• Secondary: 8.8.4.4
• Cloudflare DNS:
• Primary: 1.1.1.1
• Secondary: 1.0.0.1

Steps:

• Go to your system’s network settings.
• Locate the DNS settings for your connection.
• Enter the new DNS server addresses manually.

6. Restart the DNS Client Service

• On Windows:

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Run:
   net stop dnscache net start dnscache

Browser-Level Fixes

7. Disable Browser Extensions

• Some extensions can interfere with DNS resolution. Disable them one by one to find the culprit.

8. Clear Browser Cache

• Clear your browsing data, especially cookies and cached files.

Advanced Fixes

9. Reset TCP/IP

• On Windows:

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Run these commands:
   netsh int ip reset
3. Restart your computer.

10. Edit Hosts File

• Ensure the website isn’t blocked in your system’s hosts file.
• On Windows, locate it at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts.
• On macOS or Linux, it’s /etc/hosts.

11. Check for VPN/Proxy Issues

• Disable your VPN or proxy settings temporarily to see if they are causing the issue.

If All Else Fails

• Restart your device.
• Contact your ISP to ensure there’s no DNS issue on their end.

Let me know if you need detailed steps for any of these!