{"id":376,"date":"2025-07-08T12:26:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T12:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/?p=376"},"modified":"2026-01-15T12:26:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T12:26:00","slug":"fix-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/monitoring\/fix-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Error (Desktop &amp; Mobile)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You open your browser, type in a website\u2026 and bam: <strong>\u201cThis site can\u2019t be reached.\u201d<\/strong> Followed by the cryptic <strong>DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN<\/strong> error.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that\u2019s ever happened to you, you\u2019re not alone. This DNS error is surprisingly common and super annoying. It means your device couldn\u2019t figure out where the website lives online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news? It\u2019s usually not as scary as it sounds. Whether you\u2019re on a laptop or a phone, there are plenty of easy ways to fix it. In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through quick fixes, deeper troubleshooting steps, and tips to ensure it doesn\u2019t happen again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s show you how to bring your site back to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN&#8221; is an error message that appears when your browser can\u2019t find the IP address associated with the website you&#8217;re trying to reach<\/strong>. In simpler terms, your computer is asking: <em>\u201cWhere is this website located on the internet?\u201d<\/em>\u2014and it&#8217;s not getting a valid answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us break it down further.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DNS, or Domain Name System, acts like the internet\u2019s phonebook.<\/strong> It translates easy-to-remember web addresses like jetpack.com into numerical IP addresses like 192.168.0.1, which computers use to locate websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you type a URL into your browser, a <a href=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/ping-monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DNS probe<\/a> begins. This probe is a request sent to a DNS server, asking it to find the IP address tied to that domain name. If the server can\u2019t find a match, it returns an NXDOMAIN response,  short for \u201cNon-Existent Domain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s where the error message DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN comes from.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image17-1024x640.webp\" alt=\"DNS_PROVE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error\" class=\"wp-image-377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image17-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image17-300x187.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image17-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image17-1536x960.webp 1536w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image17.webp 1999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some of the common causes of this error include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DNS misconfiguration<\/strong> &#8211; Incorrect DNS settings can prevent your computer from resolving domain names properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expired domain<\/strong> &#8211; The website\u2019s domain may no longer be registered or has expired.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incorrect local DNS cache <\/strong>&#8211; Your system might be storing outdated or incorrect DNS data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Antivirus or firewall interference<\/strong> &#8211; Security software may block access to certain DNS servers, leading to the error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mismatched hostname in the hosts file <\/strong>&#8211; Your local hosts file might be incorrectly blocking access to the domain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DNS lookup timeout<\/strong> &#8211; If the DNS request takes too long, it can trigger this error.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re managing a website or app, even a brief DNS issue can lead to lost visitors or revenue. UptimeRobot&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/dns-monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DNS monitoring feature<\/a> keeps watch on your DNS records 24\/7 and alerts you immediately if something breaks, so you can fix it before your users even notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick fixes you can try first<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we dive into advanced troubleshooting, here are some quick fixes you can try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Restart your browser and system<\/strong><br>It may sound basic, but restarting your browser, device, and even your router (modem) can solve many DNS-related issues. A quick reboot clears temporary glitches, resets network settings, and flushes out DNS cache problems that may be causing the error.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Switch to a different browser<\/strong><br>Sometimes the error is browser-specific. Try opening the same website in another browser like Firefox, Safari, or Edge. If it loads there, the issue is likely isolated to your original browser and can be fixed by clearing its cache or resetting its settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Try another device or network<\/strong><br>Open the same URL on a different device (like your smartphone) or switch to another network (such as mobile data or a public Wi-Fi). This helps narrow down whether the issue is with your device, your browser, or your entire network connection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n    <div class=\"wp-block-knowledge-hub-theme-intext-sidebar ur-intext-sidebar\">\n        <div class=\"widget-img\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/themes\/generatepress-child\/assets\/images\/img-intext-sidebar.png\" alt=\"UptimeRobot\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"widget-left\">\n            <div class=\"widget-title\">\n                <span>Downtime happens.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"text-primary\">Get notified!<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"widget-text\">Join the world&#039;s leading uptime monitoring service with 3.2M+ happy users.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"widget-button\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/dashboard.uptimerobot.com\/sign-up?utm_source=uptimerobot&#038;utm_medium=kh&#038;utm_campaign=intext-sidebar\" class=\"button\">\n                <span>Register for FREE<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Desktop solutions (Windows\/macOS\/Linux)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the quick fixes didn\u2019t do the trick, it&#8217;s time to move on to more advanced troubleshooting. Below are detailed solutions you can try on your computer, depending on your operating system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Flush DNS cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flushing the DNS cache is one of the most effective ways to fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your computer stores the IP addresses of websites you\u2019ve previously visited in its DNS cache. While this usually speeds up browsing, outdated or corrupted entries in the cache can prevent your system from correctly resolving domain names, resulting in errors like DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flushing the DNS cache clears these records, forcing your computer to retrieve fresh DNS information from the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flush DNS cache on Windows<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the <strong>Start menu<\/strong>, type <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click it and select <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image38-1024x941.webp\" alt=\"Run as administrator - Windows\" class=\"wp-image-378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image38-1024x941.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image38-300x276.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image38-768x706.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image38.webp 1284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Run as administrator settings &#8211; Windows<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n  <li>In the command window, type: <code>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Press Enter. You should see a message confirming the DNS Resolver Cache has been successfully flushed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image19.webp\" alt=\"Administrator: Command Prompt\" class=\"wp-image-379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image19.webp 818w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image19-300x166.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image19-768x424.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/ipconfig-flushdns.webp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Reopen your browser and check if the error still appears.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flush DNS cache on macOS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Terminal<\/strong> application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type the following command: <code>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image35-1024x684.webp\" alt=\"Flush DNS cache on macOS\" class=\"wp-image-382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image35-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image35-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image35-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image35.webp 1204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Press <b>Return<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Enter your <b>admin password<\/b> when prompted, then press <b>Return<\/b> again.\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image29-1-1024x675.webp\" alt=\"Enter admin password\" class=\"wp-image-383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image29-1-1024x675.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image29-1-300x198.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image29-1-768x506.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image29-1.webp 1192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Open your browser and check if the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error is resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flush DNS cache on Linux&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Flushing DNS cache on Linux varies depending on the system and the DNS service running. Here are common methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your system uses systemd-resolved (most modern distros):<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Open Terminal and run: <code>sudo systemd-resolve --flush-caches<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"633\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image20.webp\" alt=\"Open Terminal and run: sudo systemd-resolve --flush-caches\" class=\"wp-image-384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image20.webp 633w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image20-300x131.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.putorius.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/flush-local-dns-cache-systemd-resolve.png.webp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>If you use nscd (Name Service Cache Daemon): <code>sudo \/etc\/init.d\/nscd restart<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image33.webp\" alt=\"If you use nscd (Name Service Cache Daemon\" class=\"wp-image-385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image33.webp 625w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image33-300x160.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.sudobits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/nscd-restart.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>If you use dnsmasq: <code>sudo systemctl restart dnsmasq<\/code><\/li>\n<li>There is no direct confirmation. Verify DNS cache flushing by visiting a previously problematic website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Release and renew the IP address<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If flushing the DNS cache didn\u2019t help, the next step is to reset your network settings by releasing your current IP address and requesting a new one. This can fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error, especially if your device is using an outdated or invalid IP lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This process forces your system to reconnect to the network with fresh IP and DNS data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Windows<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Command Prompt as Administrator<\/strong>:<br>Click the <strong>Start menu<\/strong>, search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>, then right-click it and choose <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type the following commands, one at a time<\/strong>, and press <strong>Enter<\/strong> after each:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hcb_wrap\"><pre class=\"prism line-numbers lang-plain\"><code>ipconfig \/release\nipconfig \/renew<\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image11-1024x657.webp\" alt=\"Comand Prompt\" class=\"wp-image-386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image11-1024x657.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image11-300x192.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image11-768x493.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image11.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-kb.siteground.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/cmd-release-ip-1536x985.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image37-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Administrator command prompt\" class=\"wp-image-387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image37-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image37-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image37-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image37.webp 1362w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-kb.siteground.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/cmd-renew-ip.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Wait for the process to complete. This will drop your current IP lease and request a new one from the router.<\/li>\n<li>Optional: Reset Winsock (recommended if the issue persists). Winsock (Windows Sockets) controls how your system handles network connections. To reset it, run: <code>netsh winstock reset<\/code><\/li>\n<li><b>Restart your computer<\/b> and check if the error is resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">macOS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Go to System Settings<\/strong> (macOS Ventura and later) or <strong>System Preferences<\/strong> (earlier versions).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"946\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image41.webp\" alt=\"macOS: system settings\" class=\"wp-image-388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image41.webp 946w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image41-300x246.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image41-768x630.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Navigate to <b>Network<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Select your active network connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) from the list.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <b>Details<\/b> or <b>Advanced<\/b> button, depending on your macOS version.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1004\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image42-1024x1004.webp\" alt=\"macOS network settings\" class=\"wp-image-389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image42-1024x1004.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image42-300x294.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image42-768x753.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image42.webp 1408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Go to the <b>TCP\/IP<\/b> tab.<\/li>\n<li>Click <b>Renew DHCP Lease<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image13-1024x653.webp\" alt=\"TCP\/IP macOS\" class=\"wp-image-390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image13-1024x653.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image13-300x191.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image13-768x490.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image13.webp 1380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>Click <b>OK<\/b> to save changes, then restart your browser.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Change DNS server (Google DNS, Cloudflare)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If clearing your DNS cache didn\u2019t solve the issue, the next step is to change your DNS server. Your computer typically uses DNS servers provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider), but these aren\u2019t always the most reliable or fastest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Switching to public DNS providers like <strong>Google<\/strong>, <strong>Cloudflare<\/strong>, or <strong>OpenDNS<\/strong> can often resolve DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN errors, improve loading times, and enhance security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Popular DNS providers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Provider<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Primary DNS<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Secondary DNS<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Google DNS<\/td><td>8.8.8.8<\/td><td>8.8.4.4<\/td><td>Fast, reliable, backed by Google infrastructure<\/td><td>Not privacy-first<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cloudfare<\/td><td>1.1.1.1<\/td><td>1.0.0.1<\/td><td>Privacy-focused, fast, no logging<\/td><td>May not work in some networks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Open DNS<\/td><td>208.67.222.222<\/td><td>208.67.220.220<\/td><td>Built-in parental controls, phishing protection<\/td><td>Requires account for full use<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step-by-step instructions to change DNS settings on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Windows<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Control Panel<\/strong> and go to <strong>Network and Sharing Center<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image23-1024x540.webp\" alt=\"Windows control panel\" class=\"wp-image-391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image23-1024x540.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image23-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image23-768x405.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image23.webp 1438w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Click on <b>Change adapter settings<\/b> on the left.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image26-1024x543.webp\" alt=\"Windows - change adapter settings\" class=\"wp-image-392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image26-1024x543.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image26-300x159.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image26-768x407.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image26.webp 1442w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Right-click your active internet connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and choose <b>Properties<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image40-1024x545.webp\" alt=\"Windows - properties\" class=\"wp-image-393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image40-1024x545.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image40-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image40-768x409.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image40.webp 1427w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Select <b>Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4)<\/b>, then click <b>Properties<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image34.webp\" alt=\"Windows Wi-fi properties\" class=\"wp-image-394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image34.webp 470w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image34-236x300.webp 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Select <b>Use the following DNS server addresses<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your preferred and alternate DNS:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>Google DNS<\/strong>:<br><br><mark style=\"color:#0cb236\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Preferred: 8.8.8.8<\/mark>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"color:#0cb236\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Alternate: 8.8.4.4<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>Cloudflare<\/strong>:<br><br><mark style=\"color:#0cb236\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Preferred: 1.1.1.1<\/mark>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"color:#0cb236\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Alternate: 1.0.0.1<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"509\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image9.webp\" alt=\"TCP\/IPv4 properties\" class=\"wp-image-395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image9.webp 509w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image9-265x300.webp 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TCP\/IPv4 properties<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>Click <b>OK<\/b> to save. Restart your browser or computer if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">macOS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>System Settings<\/strong> (Ventura and later) or <strong>System Preferences<\/strong> (earlier versions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and click <strong>Details<\/strong> or <strong>Advanced<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>DNS<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image18-1024x648.webp\" alt=\"macOS DNS tab\" class=\"wp-image-396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image18-1024x648.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image18-300x190.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image18-768x486.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image18.webp 1422w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">macOS DNS tab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Click the <b>+<\/b> button to add a new DNS server.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your preferred DNS addresses:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Google: <mark style=\"color:#0cb236\" class=\"has-inline-color\">8.8.8.8<\/mark> and <mark style=\"color:#0cb236\" class=\"has-inline-color\">8.8.4.4<\/mark><br>Cloudflare: <mark style=\"color:#0cb236\" class=\"has-inline-color\">1.1.1.1<\/mark> and <mark style=\"color:#0cb236\" class=\"has-inline-color\">1.0.0.1<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image16-1024x650.webp\" alt=\"DNS servers\" class=\"wp-image-397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image16-1024x650.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image16-300x190.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image16-768x488.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image16.webp 1408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DNS servers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>Remove any old entries if needed (click -).<\/li>\n<li>Click <b>OK<\/b>, then <b>Apply<\/b> to confirm changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Check and edit hosts file<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The hosts file is a local configuration file that manually links domain names (like example.com) to specific IP addresses. If a website is listed here with an incorrect IP or as 127.0.0.1 (loopback), your browser will fail to reach it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hosts file on your device can override DNS settings. If a domain is accidentally mapped to the wrong IP address, or blocked entirely, your system may show the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error when trying to visit it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to check the host files on\u2026&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Windows<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Start<\/strong>, search for <strong>Notepad<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on Notepad and choose <strong>Run as Administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"851\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image5.webp\" alt=\"Windows - notepad\" class=\"wp-image-398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image5.webp 851w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image5-300x204.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image5-768x522.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>In Notepad, go to <b>File &gt; Open<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image3-1024x705.webp\" alt=\"windows notepad\" class=\"wp-image-399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image3-1024x705.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image3-300x207.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image3-768x529.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image3.webp 1217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Navigate to: C:\\Windows\\System32\\drivers\\etc\\<\/li>\n<li>In the file picker, change the file type from <b>Text Documents (*.txt)<\/b> to <b>All Files<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image25-1024x680.webp\" alt=\"all files\" class=\"wp-image-400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image25-1024x680.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image25-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image25-768x510.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image25.webp 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>Open to <b>hosts<\/b> file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image2-1024x681.webp\" alt=\"hosts file\" class=\"wp-image-401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image2-1024x681.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image2-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image2.webp 1251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>Look for lines that contain the domain you&#8217;re having trouble with. For example:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"color:#0cb236\" class=\"has-inline-color\">127.0.0.1 &nbsp; example.com<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><b>Delete or comment out<\/b> those lines by adding # at the beginning:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"color:#0cb236\" class=\"has-inline-color\">#127.0.0.1 &nbsp; example.com<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image12-1024x698.webp\" alt=\"open hosts file\" class=\"wp-image-402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image12-1024x698.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image12-300x204.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image12-768x523.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image12.webp 1206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li>Save the file <b>(Ctrl+S)<\/b> and restart your browser.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">macOS\/Linux<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Terminal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run the following command to open the hosts file in a text editor: <br><br><code>sudo nano \/etc\/hosts<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Enter your password when prompted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image15-1024x665.webp\" alt=\"macOS enter password\" class=\"wp-image-403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image15-1024x665.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image15-300x195.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image15-768x499.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image15.webp 1146w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Look for any entries that reference the domain you\u2019re trying to visit.<\/li>\n<li>Delete or comment out those lines (add <b>#<\/b> before them).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image7-1-1024x668.webp\" alt=\"add # before entries\" class=\"wp-image-404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image7-1-1024x668.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image7-1-300x196.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image7-1-768x501.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image7-1.webp 1156w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>Press Control + O to save, then Enter, and Control + X to exit.<\/li>\n<li>Restart your browser to see if the issue is resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Important tip:<\/em><\/strong><em> Always create a backup of your hosts file before making any changes, just in case you need to revert.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Disable VPNs, antivirus, or firewalls temporarily<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Security tools like VPNs, antivirus software, and firewalls are designed to protect your device, but sometimes they interfere with DNS resolution<\/strong>, causing errors like DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tools may block DNS traffic, reroute it through unreliable servers, or mistakenly flag websites as harmful. If your DNS appears to be malfunctioning, temporarily disabling these tools can help determine whether they\u2019re the source of the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Windows<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Disable VPN:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Exit the VPN app or toggle the connection off from its interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Turn off Antivirus Temporarily:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Right-click the antivirus icon in the system tray and look for an option like &#8220;Disable protection&#8221; or &#8220;Pause protection&#8221;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Disable Firewall:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to Control Panel &gt; System and Security &gt; Windows Defender Firewall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off in the left panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Turn off Windows Defender Firewall for both private and public networks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">macOS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Disable VPN<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Open System Settings &gt; Network, select the VPN connection, and click Disconnect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b>Turn off Firewall:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to System Settings &gt; Network &gt; Firewall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toggle the Firewall off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b>Disable Antivirus (if installed):<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the antivirus app and look for an option to pause or disable real-time protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Important reminder:<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>Only disable security tools <strong>temporarily and for testing purposes<\/strong>. Once you&#8217;ve identified the cause, re-enable protection immediately to avoid exposing your device to threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Restart DNS client service (Windows only)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The DNS Client service in Windows is responsible for caching and processing DNS lookups. If it becomes unresponsive or corrupted, websites may fail to resolve properly, resulting in errors like DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Restarting this service can often clear up issues without needing deeper network configuration changes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps to restart the DNS client:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + R <\/strong>to open the <strong>Run dialog box.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>services.msc<\/strong> and hit <strong>Enter.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Services window, <strong>scroll down and find DNS Client.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on it and choose<strong> Restart.<\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If the <strong>Restart<\/strong> option is greyed out (which may happen on some Windows versions), try these alternatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reboot your system<\/strong>, which restarts the service automatically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or, open <strong>Command Prompt as Administrator<\/strong> and run:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hcb_wrap\"><pre class=\"prism line-numbers lang-plain\"><code>net stop dnscache\nnet start dnscache<\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobile fixes (iOS\/Android)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re encountering the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error on a mobile device, these solutions can help you get back online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Reset network settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Resetting network settings is a powerful fix for mobile DNS issues. But make sure to use it with caution. <strong>It deletes all saved network settings<\/strong>. You\u2019ll need to set them up again manually. Make sure you have important credentials (like your Wi-Fi password) handy before proceeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What it does:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Resets all network-related settings, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saved Wi-Fi networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bluetooth pairings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VPN configurations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>APN (carrier) settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to reset network settings in:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iOS:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings &gt; General &gt; Transfer or Reset iPhone &gt; Reset &gt; Reset Network Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your passcode if prompted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image43-1-474x1024.webp\" alt=\"iOS General settings\" class=\"wp-image-406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image43-1-474x1024.webp 474w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image43-1-139x300.webp 139w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image43-1-768x1660.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image43-1-711x1536.webp 711w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image43-1.webp 925w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image31-474x1024.webp\" alt=\"iOS settings\" class=\"wp-image-407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image31-474x1024.webp 474w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image31-139x300.webp 139w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image31-768x1660.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image31-711x1536.webp 711w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image31.webp 925w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image6-474x1024.webp\" alt=\"iOS settings \" class=\"wp-image-408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image6-474x1024.webp 474w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image6-139x300.webp 139w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image6-768x1660.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image6-711x1536.webp 711w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image6.webp 925w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image24-474x1024.webp\" alt=\"iOS reset network settings\" class=\"wp-image-409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image24-474x1024.webp 474w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image24-139x300.webp 139w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image24-768x1660.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image24-711x1536.webp 711w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image24.webp 925w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Android (steps may vary by brand):<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings &gt; General management &gt; Reset &gt; Reset Wi-Fi, mobile &amp; Bluetooth<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image1-472x1024.webp\" alt=\"Android general settings\" class=\"wp-image-411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image1-472x1024.webp 472w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image1-138x300.webp 138w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image1-708x1536.webp 708w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image1.webp 738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image8-472x1024.webp\" alt=\"Android settings\" class=\"wp-image-410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image8-472x1024.webp 472w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image8-138x300.webp 138w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image8-708x1536.webp 708w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image8.webp 738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image36-472x1024.webp\" alt=\"Android reset network settings\" class=\"wp-image-413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image36-472x1024.webp 472w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image36-138x300.webp 138w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image36-708x1536.webp 708w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image36.webp 738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image21-472x1024.webp\" alt=\"Android - Reset wi-fi and bluetooth settings\" class=\"wp-image-412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image21-472x1024.webp 472w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image21-138x300.webp 138w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image21-708x1536.webp 708w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image21.webp 738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Switch to mobile DNS (Google DNS, Cloudflare)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like on desktop, switching to a public DNS provider on your phone can often fix DNS resolution issues. Here is how you can do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iOS (Wi-Fi only):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings &gt; Wi-Fi<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image4-474x1024.webp\" alt=\"iOS Wi-fi settings\" class=\"wp-image-414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image4-474x1024.webp 474w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image4-139x300.webp 139w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image4-768x1660.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image4-711x1536.webp 711w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image4.webp 925w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">iOS Wi-Fi settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Tap the <b>\u201ci\u201d<\/b> next to your network<\/li>\n<li>Scroll to <b>Configure DNS<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image44-474x1024.webp\" alt=\"iOS configure DNS\" class=\"wp-image-415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image44-474x1024.webp 474w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image44-139x300.webp 139w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image44-768x1660.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image44-711x1536.webp 711w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image44.webp 925w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">iOS Configure DNS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Select <b>Manual<\/b> and remove existing entries<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image28-474x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image28-474x1024.webp 474w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image28-139x300.webp 139w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image28-768x1660.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image28-711x1536.webp 711w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image28.webp 925w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">iOS Configure DNS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li> Add these DNS servers:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"color:#0cb236\" class=\"has-inline-color\">8.8.8.8<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"color:#0cb236\" class=\"has-inline-color\">8.8.4.4<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image30-474x1024.webp\" alt=\"DNS servers\" class=\"wp-image-417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image30-474x1024.webp 474w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image30-139x300.webp 139w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image30-768x1660.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image30-711x1536.webp 711w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image30.webp 925w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li> Tap <b>Save<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Android (steps may vary by brand) :<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings &gt; Connections &gt; More Connection settings &gt; Private DNS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image14-1-472x1024.webp\" alt=\"Android settings\" class=\"wp-image-419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image14-1-472x1024.webp 472w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image14-1-138x300.webp 138w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image14-1-708x1536.webp 708w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image14-1.webp 738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image45-472x1024.webp\" alt=\"More connection settings \" class=\"wp-image-420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image45-472x1024.webp 472w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image45-138x300.webp 138w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image45-708x1536.webp 708w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image45.webp 738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image22-472x1024.webp\" alt=\"android private dns\" class=\"wp-image-421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image22-472x1024.webp 472w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image22-138x300.webp 138w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image22-708x1536.webp 708w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image22.webp 738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Choose <b>Private DNS provider hostname<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Enter:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>dns.google (for Google DNS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1dot1dot1dot1.cloudflare-dns.com (for Cloudflare)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image27-472x1024.webp\" alt=\"private provider hostname\" class=\"wp-image-422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image27-472x1024.webp 472w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image27-138x300.webp 138w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image27-708x1536.webp 708w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image27.webp 738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Private provider hostname<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Disable VPN or firewall apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>VPNs or firewall apps on mobile can interfere with DNS requests, especially if they route traffic through faulty servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your VPN or firewall app and disable it temporarily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try accessing the website again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the site loads successfully, the issue may lie with the app\u2019s DNS settings. Consider reconfiguring it or switching to a different tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Important tip:<\/strong> Try opening the same website using mobile data instead of Wi-Fi. If it works, your Wi-Fi network may be the issue.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"wp-block-knowledge-hub-theme-intext-sidebar ur-intext-sidebar\">\n        <div class=\"widget-img\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/themes\/generatepress-child\/assets\/images\/img-intext-sidebar.png\" alt=\"UptimeRobot\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"widget-left\">\n            <div class=\"widget-title\">\n                <span>Downtime happens.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"text-primary\">Get notified!<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"widget-text\">Join the world&#039;s leading uptime monitoring service with 3.2M+ happy users.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"widget-button\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/dashboard.uptimerobot.com\/sign-up?utm_source=uptimerobot&#038;utm_medium=kh&#038;utm_campaign=intext-sidebar\" class=\"button\">\n                <span>Register for FREE<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced fixes for persistent issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Use incognito mode or test DNS on another network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before diving into diagnostics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the URL in <strong>incognito\/private mode<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try from a <strong>different Wi-Fi or mobile network<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps rule out browser caching or network-specific DNS restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Inspect domain DNS configuration (for site owners)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own the domain and are seeing DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN, your DNS records may be misconfigured or incomplete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check for these common issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Missing A or CNAME records<\/strong> &#8211; Your domain needs an A record (pointing to an IP) or a CNAME (pointing to another domain).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Misconfigured nameservers<\/strong> &#8211; Ensure your domain registrar is pointing to the correct DNS provider.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DNS propagation delays <\/strong>&#8211; If you\u2019ve recently changed DNS records, it may take up to 48 hours to fully propagate.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expired domain <\/strong>&#8211; Double-check your domain registration status; expired domains return NXDOMAIN errors.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DNSSEC issues<\/strong> &#8211; If DNSSEC is enabled but improperly set up, it can cause failed lookups.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these tools to troubleshoot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dnschecker.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>DNS Checker<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; View global propagation of DNS records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Terminal commands<\/strong> (Mac\/Linux\/Windows WSL):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hcb_wrap\"><pre class=\"prism line-numbers lang-plain\"><code>nslookup yourdomain.com\ndig yourdomain.com +short\ndig yourdomain.com +dnssec<\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for responses like NXDOMAIN, SERVFAIL, or no output at all &#8211; those usually point to a misconfiguration.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image39.webp\" alt=\"nslookup SERVFAIL error\" class=\"wp-image-423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image39.webp 637w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image39-300x115.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cloudflare.com\/t\/dns-stopped-responding-about-20-minutes-ago-giving-server-failed-error-in-nslookup-command-via-terminal\/608393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a>: The nslookup command gives SERVFAIL error<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"972\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image10.webp\" alt=\"The dig command gives no output at all\" class=\"wp-image-424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image10.webp 972w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image10-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image10-768x575.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The dig command gives no output at all<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image32-1024x684.webp\" alt=\"The dig command gives \u201cNXDOMAIN\u201d error\" class=\"wp-image-425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image32-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image32-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image32-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image32-1536x1027.webp 1536w, https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image32.webp 1586w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The dig command gives \u201cNXDOMAIN\u201d error<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Check for DNSSEC misconfigurations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) adds cryptographic validation to DNS responses, ensuring that the records haven\u2019t been tampered with.<\/strong> While it greatly improves security, misconfigured DNSSEC settings can break DNS resolution entirely, leading to errors like DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN or SERVFAIL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This often happens if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The required DS (Delegation Signer) records aren\u2019t set at your domain registrar, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your DNS provider isn\u2019t correctly signing your DNS zone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In such cases, DNS resolvers may reject otherwise valid queries, making your website appear offline even if the server is functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these tools to detect DNSSEC issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verisign DNSSEC Debugger &#8211; Checks the DNSSEC trust chain and highlights misconfigurations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Command line: <code>dig yourdomain.com +dnssec<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SERVFAIL status in the response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing or broken RRSIG (signature) records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Use packet sniffers (Wireshark) for analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For advanced users and network engineers, packet sniffing tools like Wireshark can provide granular insight<\/strong> into where DNS requests are breaking down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DNS query packets<\/strong>: Filter by dns in Wireshark to isolate relevant traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Query failures:<\/strong> Check for SERVFAIL, NXDOMAIN, or no response at all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Response delays or timeouts<\/strong>: Indicate DNS resolution is stuck or dropped.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incorrect or misrouted responses<\/strong>: May show DNS poisoning, loopbacks, or interference by a VPN\/firewall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Important<\/strong> <strong>note:<\/strong> Packet sniffing requires admin access and should only be used on networks you own or have permission to analyze.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prevent DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN in the future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While DNS errors can be frustrating, the upside is they\u2019re often preventable with a few best practices. Whether you&#8217;re a casual user or a website owner, here\u2019s how to reduce the chances of running into this issue again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Keep DNS settings consistent across devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use multiple devices (like a phone, laptop, and tablet), try to keep the DNS settings the same on all of them,  especially if you&#8217;re using a custom DNS like Google or Cloudflare. This makes troubleshooting easier and avoids conflicts when switching between networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Avoid unreliable VPN or antivirus tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many free or poorly maintained VPNs and antivirus apps can interfere with DNS resolution. If you must use them, opt for trusted providers and make sure they offer DNS leak protection and compatibility with public DNS servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Set DNS manually to stable providers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than relying on your ISP\u2019s often slow or unstable DNS servers, manually configure your devices to use a reliable third-party DNS service. These providers are faster, more secure, and less prone to outages. Here\u2019s a quick comparison of popular DNS providers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Provider<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Privacy<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Parental\/Security filtering<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Google DNS<\/td><td>Very fast<\/td><td>Logs minimal data (anonymized after 24-48 hrs)<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>General-purpose, wide compatibility<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cloudfare DNS<\/td><td>Extremely fast<\/td><td>Strong no-logs policy<\/td><td>No (but available via 1.1.1.3)<\/td><td>Privacy-focused users, fast browsing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OpenDNS<\/td><td>Fast<\/td><td>Logs for custom settings, optional account<\/td><td>Custom filtering available<\/td><td>Families, businesses needing content control<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Monitor domain expiration if you own the site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you manage a website, ensure your domain name is renewed on time. Set up automatic renewal and monitor expiration dates to prevent your site from disappearing due to a lapsed registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error might seem alarming, but it&#8217;s a common and fixable problem. In most cases, simple steps like restarting your browser or flushing the DNS cache are enough to get things working again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick recap of how you can resolve this error:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reboot your computer, browser, and router.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try a different browser or device to isolate the issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch to a reliable DNS provider like Google (8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off VPNs, antivirus, or firewall apps to check if they&#8217;re blocking DNS traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flush your DNS cache and release\/renew your IP address. On mobile, reset network settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re a site owner, inspect your domain\u2019s DNS records and check for DNSSEC misconfigurations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use advanced tools like dig, nslookup, or Wireshark for deeper diagnosis if the issue persists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With a bit of troubleshooting, you\u2019ll likely be back online in no time. If the problem continues, consider reaching out to your ISP or DNS provider for additional support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/blog\/new-dns-monitoring-feature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try UptimeRobot\u2019s new DNS monitoring feature<\/a> to get notified the moment a DNS issue happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not an UptimeRobot member yet? With our free plan, you can get 50 monitors with 5 minute checks. 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