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How to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN

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Desktop browser and network lookup troubleshooting for an unresolved domain
DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN

Quick answer

DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN means the DNS lookup found no address for the website. Check the spelling of the URL, flush your DNS cache, switch to a public DNS such as 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8, and restart the router.

What does “DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN” mean?

NXDOMAIN stands for Non-Existent Domain: DNS says the domain name does not exist or cannot be found.

What causes it?

  • Typo in the web address
  • Domain expired or not set up
  • DNS cache out of date
  • ISP DNS server problem

Steps to try

Stop when the issue is resolved.

  1. Check the web address for spelling mistakes.
  2. Run ipconfig /flushdns in Command Prompt (Windows).
  3. Change DNS to 1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8 in your network adapter or router settings.
  4. Clear Chrome's host cache at chrome://net-internals/#dns → Clear host cache.
  5. Restart the router and try again.

Need more support? Check the official help: Google Chrome Help

FAQs

Is it my fault or the website's?

If the site fails on every device and network, the domain itself has a problem.

Does changing DNS slow my internet?

No. Public DNS is often as fast or faster than ISP DNS.