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If you\u2019re seeing \u201cdns_probe_finished_nxdomain\u201d you\u2019re not alone. This DNS issue can stop you from accessing websites and leave you scratching your head. In this guide we\u2019ll cover what it means, why it happens and how to fix it on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.<\/p>\n

What is DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN?<\/h2>\n

DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN is an error that means the Domain Name System (DNS) can\u2019t find the IP address of a domain, usually because the DNS server can\u2019t find it or it\u2019s misconfigured.<\/p>\n

What causes DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN?<\/h2>\n

1. DNS settings: If your DNS settings are incorrect, your device can\u2019t resolve domains properly.<\/p>\n

2. Network or firewall: Security software or firewall settings can block DNS requests.<\/p>\n

3. Browser cache and cookies: Corrupted browser data can block DNS requests.<\/p>\n

4. Outdated IP address records: If the IP records for a website are outdated or invalid this error will appear.<\/p>\n

DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Fixes<\/h2>\n

Here are multiple ways to fix dns_probe_finished_nxdomain:<\/p>\n

1. Clear Your Browser Cache and Cookies<\/h3>\n

Browser cache and cookies can sometimes prevent the DNS from resolving the domain properly.<\/p>\n

How to Clear Cache and Cookies<\/h3>\n