Website showing "Server IP Address Could Not Be Found"

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The DNS system cannot translate the website name into a numeric IP address.

Symptoms
  • "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_BAD_CONFIG"
  • Cannot load site
  • Network error
Possible Causes
  • ISP DNS failure
  • Incorrect network settings
  • Site is down

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Restart Router

Forces a fresh DNS connection from your ISP.

2

Use Public DNS

Try Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1) to bypass ISP issues.

3

Check Proxy Settings

Ensure you don't have a "Ghost" proxy enabled in Windows settings.

When to See a Technician

This is usually a local configuration issue or a temporary glitch with your ISP's DNS servers.

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