DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error

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The browser cannot find the IP address for the website you are trying to visit.

Symptoms
  • NXDOMAIN error
  • Site not found
  • Other sites work
Possible Causes
  • Stale DNS cache
  • Misconfigured DNS server
  • Typo in URL

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Flush DNS

Run "ipconfig /flushdns" in Command Prompt (Windows) or terminal (Mac).

2

Change DNS to 8.8.8.8

Use Google's public DNS which is more reliable than most ISP servers.

3

Restart Router

Clears the router's internal DNS cache.

When to See a Technician

If this happens for all sites, your ISP's DNS server is likely down.

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