Are you trying to access the page, but the browser only shows the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error? The reason is related to DNS problems. See what causes these problems and how to fix them.
You have an Internet connection, Skype communicators are working, but how do you try to turn on any website, does the browser display an error with the text ?DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN?? This content comes from Google Chrome, but when you try to open the site to other programs, a similar error may appear. This message means that we have problems with the DNS servers. If you are using hosting from one of the best wordpress hosting providers, its right time for you to consult their support team for easy resolution.
What do DNS servers do?
Each page you are trying to enter has its own unique IP address, which directs the visitor to the right place. Of course, it would be difficult to remember the IP address of each page that you want to visit, so we use domains (for example, download.net.pl instead of complex) in numbers).
Each domain, after entering it in the field with the URL in the browser, actually directs to the corresponding IP address leading to the website that you want to open. To ?transfer? domains to IP addresses, the DNS servers that we use and which are configured in the router or modem correspond. The NXDOMAIN error means that the DNS server is not responding or the connection could not be established.
In this situation, we will not be able to log into any website, because in case of problems with the DNS servers, the mechanism responsible for the ?translation? of domains into IP addresses does not work. Instant messaging and some messaging programs can work without problems, because they use IP addresses at the same time, and the rest will be displayed with an error. So how do you fix this? There are several ways to do this.
Use DNS servers from Google (Windows)
One solution is to change the DNS servers ? Google provides its addresses, which we can enter in the settings of your network card. If our existing DNS servers have problems, changing them on the servers from Google will solve the problem and the websites will start working again. Also, taking wordpress security measures will prevent you from other sorts of attacks like ddos.
To do this on Windows, right-click the network icon next to the clock in the lower right corner of the screen. Select Open Network and Shared Center from the drop-down menu . A new window with network settings will appear.
Select a tab from the ?Change Network Card Settings? side menu . A list of all network devices appears. Find your network card here ? if you connect via Wi-Fi, the card will be marked with a green connection icon. If you are connecting via a network cable, locate the device named ?Ethernet?.
Right-click on the network card, and then go to ?Properties.? In the properties, find the option named ?Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4 ).? Double-click it to view details.
For details, check the ?Use the following DNS server addresses? option. Then enter the following DNS servers:
- Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
- Alternative DNS server: 8.8.4.4
Save the changes with the OK button in both windows and wait a bit, then try to open the page. If the DNS servers were the source of the problem, the problem should be resolved.
You can also change the DNS server addresses in most cases in the settings of the router ? when you do this, they will be automatically applied to all devices connected to the Wi-Fi network, and you do not have to install them on each device separately.
DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error in Android? You can also change the DNS here.
If the above error occurs in the Chrome browser on Android when using Wi-Fi, the problem can also be caused by DNS servers. On Android, you can also change the DNS servers, as in Windows on your computer.
Go to the ?Settings? application in Android , and then select the ?Network? tab . The lists of Wi-Fi networks are displayed. Keep your finger on the network you are currently connected to and select the option ?Change network? from the context menu .
On the network change screen, select Msgstr ?Show advanced settings.? In the IP address settings, select the ?Static? parameter and then in the fields DNS1 and DNS2 enter the following settings:
- DNS1: 8.8.8.8
- DNS2: 8.8.4.4
Save the changes and exit the settings.
Now return to the Chrome browser or another browser that you are using, and then try opening the page. The problem should disappear.
Clear DNS Cache (Windows)
If changing the DNS servers did not help, then the DNS cache can be another source of problems, which can be easily cleared on Windows. To do this, press the key combination Windows + R to bring up the launch window. In the start window, enter the following command:
CMD
Confirm the command with Enter. A new command line window will appear in which you can enter system commands. Enter the following command to clear the DNS cache:
ipconfig / flushdns
Confirm the command with Enter. The cache will be flushed. If a web browser was open in the background, close it, then open it again and try visiting the website. The first attempt may take some time, but in the end the page should work.
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