{"id":725,"date":"2026-01-26T20:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T20:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/?p=725"},"modified":"2026-01-26T23:22:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T23:22:18","slug":"how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN (step by step)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains in simple steps what the error means and how to fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and for website owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#What_does_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN_mean\" >What does DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Common_causes_of_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN\" >Common causes of DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Quick_checks_before_deep_troubleshooting\" >Quick checks before deep troubleshooting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Check_the_URL\" >Check the URL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Try_another_browser_or_device\" >Try another browser or device<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Restart_your_router_and_device\" >Restart your router and device<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Check_if_the_website_is_down_for_everyone\" >Check if the website is down for everyone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#How_to_fix_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN_on_Windows\" >How to fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN on Windows<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Flush_the_DNS_cache\" >Flush the DNS cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Release_and_renew_your_IP_address\" >Release and renew your IP address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Change_DNS_servers_to_public_DNS\" >Change DNS servers to public DNS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Restart_the_DNS_Client_service\" >Restart the DNS Client service<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#How_to_fix_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN_on_macOS\" >How to fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN on macOS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Flush_the_DNS_cache_on_macOS\" >Flush the DNS cache on macOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Change_DNS_servers_in_macOS\" >Change DNS servers in macOS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#How_to_fix_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN_on_Android_and_iOS\" >How to fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN on Android and iOS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Reset_the_connection\" >Reset the connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Set_custom_DNS_on_Android\" >Set custom DNS on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Set_custom_DNS_on_iOS\" >Set custom DNS on iOS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Browser_specific_fixes\" >Browser specific fixes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Clear_Chromes_internal_DNS_cache\" >Clear Chrome\u2019s internal DNS cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Adjust_Secure_DNS_DNS_over_HTTPS\" >Adjust Secure DNS (DNS over HTTPS)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Clear_browser_cache_and_disable_extensions\" >Clear browser cache and disable extensions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#When_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN_happens_on_all_devices\" >When DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN happens on all devices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Restart_and_reconfigure_your_router\" >Restart and reconfigure your router<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Contact_your_ISP\" >Contact your ISP<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#If_you_are_the_website_or_domain_owner\" >If you are the website or domain owner<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Check_if_your_domain_is_active\" >Check if your domain is active<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Verify_DNS_records_at_your_DNS_provider\" >Verify DNS records at your DNS provider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Check_nameservers_and_propagation\" >Check nameservers and propagation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Security_tools_VPNs_and_firewalls\" >Security tools, VPNs and firewalls<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Temporarily_disable_VPN_and_antivirus\" >Temporarily disable VPN and antivirus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Review_firewall_settings\" >Review firewall settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#Summary_Quick_checklist_to_fix_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN\" >Summary: Quick checklist to fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#For_regular_users\" >For regular users<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pofii.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-step-by-step\/#For_website_and_domain_owners\" >For website and domain owners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-mean\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN_mean\"><\/span>What does DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you enter a website address, your device asks a DNS server to translate the domain name (for example <code>example.com<\/code>) into an IP address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If DNS cannot find a record for that domain, the browser shows the error:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNXDOMAIN\u201d means \u201cnon existent domain\u201d. In practice, it usually means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your device is using broken DNS settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The DNS cache is corrupted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The domain is misconfigured or does not exist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-causes-of-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_causes_of_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN\"><\/span>Common causes of DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some typical reasons are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Typo in the URL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domain has expired or is not registered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrong DNS server or DNS server is down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrupted DNS cache on your device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VPN, firewall or antivirus blocking DNS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrong or missing DNS records for the domain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-checks-before-deep-troubleshooting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_checks_before_deep_troubleshooting\"><\/span>Quick checks before deep troubleshooting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-check-the-url\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_the_URL\"><\/span>Check the URL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure you typed the address correctly.<br>A single wrong letter can trigger DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-try-another-browser-or-device\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_another_browser_or_device\"><\/span>Try another browser or device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the same site in another browser (for example Firefox instead of Chrome) or on another device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If it works there, the problem is likely in your first browser or device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If it does not work anywhere, the problem may be your network or the domain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-restart-your-router-and-device\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restart_your_router_and_device\"><\/span>Restart your router and device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn off or unplug your router.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait 30 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn it back on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your computer or phone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many temporary DNS issues disappear after a simple restart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-check-if-the-website-is-down-for-everyone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_if_the_website_is_down_for_everyone\"><\/span>Check if the website is down for everyone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try the site from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your phone over mobile data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Another network (for example a hotspot)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If nobody can reach the site, the issue may be with the domain or hosting.<br>You can skip to the section \u201cIf you are the website or domain owner\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-fix-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-on-windows\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_fix_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN_on_Windows\"><\/span>How to fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN on Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flush-the-dns-cache\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flush_the_DNS_cache\"><\/span>Flush the DNS cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click Start and type <code>cmd<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right click \u201cCommand Prompt\u201d and choose \u201cRun as administrator\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run this command:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ipconfig \/flushdns\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You should see a message that the DNS resolver cache has been flushed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close the window and try the website again<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-release-and-renew-your-ip-address\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Release_and_renew_your_IP_address\"><\/span>Release and renew your IP address<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Command Prompt as administrator again<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run these commands one by one:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ipconfig \/release\nipconfig \/renew\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait for the network to reconnect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open your browser and test the site<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-change-dns-servers-to-public-dns\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_DNS_servers_to_public_DNS\"><\/span>Change DNS servers to public DNS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <code>Win + R<\/code>, type <code>ncpa.cpl<\/code> and press Enter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right click your active network adapter and click \u201cProperties\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cInternet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4)\u201d and click \u201cProperties\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cUse the following DNS server addresses\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter for example:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preferred DNS server: <code>8.8.8.8<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternate DNS server: <code>1.1.1.1<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click OK on all windows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close and reopen your browser and test again<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also set the same DNS servers for \u201cInternet Protocol Version 6 (TCP\/IPv6)\u201d if you use IPv6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-restart-the-dns-client-service\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restart_the_DNS_Client_service\"><\/span>Restart the DNS Client service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <code>Win + R<\/code>, type <code>services.msc<\/code>, press Enter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find \u201cDNS Client\u201d in the list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right click it and choose \u201cRestart\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try loading the website again<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-fix-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-on-macos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_fix_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN_on_macOS\"><\/span>How to fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN on macOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flush-the-dns-cache-on-macos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flush_the_DNS_cache_on_macOS\"><\/span>Flush the DNS cache on macOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open \u201cTerminal\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run the following commands:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache\nsudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your password if asked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close and reopen your browser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try the site again<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-change-dns-servers-in-macos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_DNS_servers_in_macOS\"><\/span>Change DNS servers in macOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open \u201cSystem Settings\u201d or \u201cSystem Preferences\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to \u201cNetwork\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cDetails\u201d or \u201cAdvanced\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the \u201cDNS\u201d tab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove any broken entries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add for example:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>8.8.8.8<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>1.1.1.1<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click OK and then Apply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn Wi-Fi off and back on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test the website<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-fix-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-on-android-and-ios\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_fix_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN_on_Android_and_iOS\"><\/span>How to fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN on Android and iOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reset-the-connection\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reset_the_connection\"><\/span>Reset the connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On phones and tablets, DNS problems are often temporary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn on Airplane mode, wait 10 seconds, then turn it off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn Wi-Fi off and on again<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try the site on mobile data and on Wi-Fi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it works on mobile data but not on Wi-Fi, the problem is your router or home DNS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-set-custom-dns-on-android\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_custom_DNS_on_Android\"><\/span>Set custom DNS on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steps vary by version, but in general:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Settings \u2192 Network &amp; Internet (or Connections)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Wi-Fi or Internet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open your active network settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for \u201cPrivate DNS\u201d or DNS settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set a provider such as <code>dns.google<\/code> or use manual DNS if available<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-set-custom-dns-on-ios\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_custom_DNS_on_iOS\"><\/span>Set custom DNS on iOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Settings \u2192 Wi-Fi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the \u201ci\u201d icon next to your Wi-Fi network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cConfigure DNS\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cManual\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add DNS servers such as <code>8.8.8.8<\/code> and <code>1.1.1.1<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the changes and test the site<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also set DNS directly in your router so all devices use the same servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-browser-specific-fixes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Browser_specific_fixes\"><\/span>Browser specific fixes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-clear-chrome-s-internal-dns-cache\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_Chromes_internal_DNS_cache\"><\/span>Clear Chrome\u2019s internal DNS cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Google Chrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the address bar, enter: <code>chrome:\/\/net-internals\/#dns<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press Enter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the \u201cClear host cache\u201d button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close and reopen Chrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try the site again<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adjust-secure-dns-dns-over-https\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjust_Secure_DNS_DNS_over_HTTPS\"><\/span>Adjust Secure DNS (DNS over HTTPS)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern browsers can use DNS over HTTPS (DoH) with their own DNS providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Chrome or Edge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to \u201cPrivacy and security\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for the Secure DNS or DNS-over-HTTPS section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Either:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use your current service provider (system DNS), or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a reliable provider like Google or Cloudflare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart the browser and test again<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-clear-browser-cache-and-disable-extensions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_browser_cache_and_disable_extensions\"><\/span>Clear browser cache and disable extensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear cache and cookies for the affected site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open an incognito or private window and try the URL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporarily disable:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VPN browser extensions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ad blockers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security extensions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the site works in incognito or after disabling an extension, that extension is likely the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-happens-on-all-devices\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN_happens_on_all_devices\"><\/span>When DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN happens on all devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you see the error on many devices on the same network, the problem is probably your router or your internet provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-restart-and-reconfigure-your-router\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restart_and_reconfigure_your_router\"><\/span>Restart and reconfigure your router<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn the router off, wait 30 seconds, turn it on again<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in to the router admin panel (address is often <code>192.168.0.1<\/code> or <code>192.168.1.1<\/code>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the WAN or Internet section, set DNS servers such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>8.8.8.8<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>1.1.1.1<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the settings and reboot the router if needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reconnect devices and test again<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contact-your-isp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_your_ISP\"><\/span>Contact your ISP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN appears for many websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All devices on your network are affected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing DNS servers does not help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">then contact your internet provider and explain that you are seeing DNS resolution errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-you-are-the-website-or-domain-owner\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_are_the_website_or_domain_owner\"><\/span>If you are the website or domain owner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If many users report DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN for your domain, the problem is likely with the domain or DNS configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-check-if-your-domain-is-active\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_if_your_domain_is_active\"><\/span>Check if your domain is active<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a WHOIS lookup and verify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The domain is registered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is not expired<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is not on hold or suspended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the domain expired, you need to renew it with your registrar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verify-dns-records-at-your-dns-provider\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verify_DNS_records_at_your_DNS_provider\"><\/span>Verify DNS records at your DNS provider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in to your DNS dashboard (registrar, hosting, or DNS service) and check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The root domain (<code>example.com<\/code>) has an <code>A<\/code> or <code>AAAA<\/code> record pointing to your server IP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>www.example.com<\/code> has an <code>A<\/code> record or a <code>CNAME<\/code> pointing to the correct target<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any subdomains you use also have valid records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are no wrong or conflicting records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Update the records if needed and save your changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-check-nameservers-and-propagation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_nameservers_and_propagation\"><\/span>Check nameservers and propagation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At your registrar, confirm that your nameservers match the ones from your DNS provider<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a DNS checker tool to see if your records have propagated around the world<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DNS changes can take some time to reach all users. During this period, some users may still see DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-security-tools-vpns-and-firewalls\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_tools_VPNs_and_firewalls\"><\/span>Security tools, VPNs and firewalls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-temporarily-disable-vpn-and-antivirus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temporarily_disable_VPN_and_antivirus\"><\/span>Temporarily disable VPN and antivirus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disconnect from your VPN and try the website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pause your antivirus or internet security suite for a short time and test again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the site works after that, adjust DNS or web protection settings in those tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-review-firewall-settings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Review_firewall_settings\"><\/span>Review firewall settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On your computer, check that your firewall is not blocking your browser or DNS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your router, look for parental controls or DNS filters that might block specific domains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summary-quick-checklist-to-fix-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_Quick_checklist_to_fix_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN\"><\/span>Summary: Quick checklist to fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-regular-users\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_regular_users\"><\/span>For regular users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check for typos in the URL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try another browser and device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your device and router<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flush DNS cache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Release and renew IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change to public DNS servers (Google, Cloudflare)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear Chrome\u2019s DNS cache and review Secure DNS settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable VPN, antivirus and browser extensions temporarily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-website-and-domain-owners\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_website_and_domain_owners\"><\/span>For website and domain owners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm the domain is registered, active and not expired<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check <code>A<\/code>, <code>AAAA<\/code> and <code>CNAME<\/code> records for the root domain and subdomains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure nameservers at the registrar are correct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for DNS changes to propagate and test from multiple networks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you follow these steps in order, you will usually solve DNS_PROBE_FINISHED-NXDOMAIN and get your site loading again without needing deep networking knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you see DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN, the browser is telling you it could not turn the domain name you typed into a valid IP address using DNS.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":803,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[50],"tags":[226,272,274],"class_list":["post-725","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tutorials","tag-dns","tag-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain","tag-troubleshooting"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.9 (Yoast SEO v25.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN (step by step) - Pofii Insights<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN is a common DNS error in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and other browsers. 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