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:
Contents
Quick Fixes1. Check Your Internet Connection2. Verify the URL3. Restart Your BrowserSystem-Level Fixes4. Clear DNS Cache5. Change DNS Servers6. Restart the DNS Client ServiceBrowser-Level Fixes7. Disable Browser Extensions8. Clear Browser CacheAdvanced Fixes9. Reset TCP/IP10. Edit Hosts File11. Check for VPN/Proxy IssuesIf All Else Fails
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:
- Press
Win + R, typecmd, and press Enter. - Run this command:
ipconfig /flushdns
- On macOS:
- Open Terminal.
- Run:
sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder
- On Linux:
- Open Terminal.
- 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:
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
- 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:
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
- Run these commands:
netsh int ip reset - Restart your computer.
10. Edit Hosts File
- Ensure the website isn’t blocked in your system’s
hostsfile. - 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!
