How to Fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Error Code?

How to Fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Error Code?

Tim Leland

The DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error usually appears when your browser cannot resolve a domain name into an IP address. In plain terms, your device cannot find the website because DNS lookup is failing.

Common causes include incorrect DNS settings, a temporary DNS outage, a stale local DNS cache, or a problem with your router or internet provider.

How to fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error

There are a few practical fixes you can try before reaching out to your ISP:

  • Restart your computer and router
  • Clear your local DNS cache
  • Try a different DNS provider
  • Reset your network adapter if the issue persists

Switching to a public DNS service such as Google Public DNS or Cloudflare DNS can often help.

How to manually set your DNS

DNS, or Domain Name System, converts human-readable website names into IP addresses. In most cases, your ISP automatically assigns DNS servers for you, but you can manually change them in your operating system or router settings if you want to use a faster or more reliable provider.

How to use the nslookup command

The nslookup command is useful for checking whether DNS is resolving correctly and for viewing DNS records for a domain.

Basic example

nslookup t.ly

View a domain's NS records

nslookup -type=ns t.ly

Guides to manually set DNS

Follow this guide to verify your DNS after making changes.

Clear your DNS cache

Flushing your DNS cache clears out outdated DNS records stored on your computer. On Windows, open Command Prompt and run ipconfig /flushdns. After that, you can renew your IP address with ipconfig /renew.

Hopefully these steps helped fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error. If not, contact [email protected].

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