How to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN in Chrome

The DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error is not uncommon if you’re a Chrome user.
We know this error can be pretty frustrating. Luckily, fixing it is not a difficult task 💡

Anyone working regularly with WordPress will know that WordPress-specific errors are not uncommon.

One category of errors that you will likely come across are errors related to your internet connection and DNS. One of the most common errors experienced by Google Chrome users is the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error. While it may appear daunting, this is actually fairly easy to fix.

In this video, we will take a deep dive into What the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN is and look at solutions with a step-by-step guide on how to solve it, which also works for other browsers.

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🕘Timestamps

0:00 What is DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN?
1:37 Release and Renew IP Address
3:18 Restart DNS Client Service
4:12 Change DNS Servers
5:47 Reset Chrome Flags
6:07 Disable VPN and Antivirus Temporarily
6:24 Check Your Local Hosts File
7:26 Check DNS of Your Domain
7:56 Restart Your Computer

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📚Other useful DNS guides:

How to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN on Mobile (Android & iOS)

For more information on the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error:

Learn more about DNS is in this quick guide:

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[RobertMuldooJP]

Dude, you saved me. I'm in a quarantine hotel in Australia with no ethernet jack so wifi is my only portal to do work remotely---totally dependent on a working connection and this got me going (changing DNS in network adapter setting). Much appreciated

[deathbydie]

Anyone have any idea what to do if we followed all the steps listed in the video and still have the same issue?

[hellofthewolf]

wow thank you! this error showed on only one website that i need very much, and i tried to fix this for a long time and then i find you, tried this with no hope at first but it worked! THANK YOU VERY MUCH! i wish i could give a gift for you for this. thanks man! wish the best of you. (sorry for my beginner english btw) and thanks a lot for subtitles also. thanks again. thanks thanks thanks thanks!!!

[nightowlowo]

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[Empriction]

Love how this tutorial is like every other, except it's formally presented.

[rachmarizky]

Dude, it worked! I tried the change DNS server. Thank you for your help, information, and effort for putting this out!

[cozmn]

It work, after 1 hour and 100 tests, i found the problem, the "Change DNS Servers" was it, you save me, thanks very much.

[strigoiu]

thank you, first time seeing this error in chrome, good explanations of why this happened, not just "try these steps, it worked for me".

[Tekillyah]

The DNS Change worked for me . Thank you Magic Mike!

[pamelamartin]

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate your help. It enabled me to start and stop and follow your clear and simple instructions that could have been very daunting otherwise. You're a rockstar!

[GRE_Zinon]

Thanks a lot man. The 3rd method worked for me the one that you change DNS Servers via the control panel.

[olvonyppon]

This helped me out! Thank you! I was struck by how pleasant and pedagogical this was to watch – so easy to follow along with. I feel like I just learned a new skill :)

[pamelaiipepito]

Changing the DNS servers did the magic for me. Thank you!

[uroojakram]

This worked wonders the first time . Thanks 🥺

[aravgoyaljain]

thanks .. entering dns server value helped me!

[Beebsentrance]

I wish every tutor is like you : cool, clear, and worth to watch. Thanks a lot.

[buttercup]

The first method worked, you sir are truly a hero!

[enviropass]

Option 3 worked for 3. Thank you so much!

[melo]

OH MY GOD it actually worked, i changed my DNS server and now I can use websites without it not loading, THANK you dawg
(I'm not a bot, this shit actually worked for me)

[tracyfraser]

Thank you! I followed your directions, meticulously; it worked like a charm.