<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nIf the page opens in the incognito window, then it’s confirmed that you are facing the issue because of caching. To clear all cache and cookies stored on your computer, type or paste chrome:\/\/settings\/clearBrowserData<\/strong> in the Chrome search bar and clear your browsing data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/span>4. Restart Your Computer<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nMinor bugs or glitches in your system can create issues like DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN. So, restart your computer to see if it resolves the issue. I know it might be difficult to close your computer right in the middle of your work when dozens of tab and multiple windows are open, but yet, it could be worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/span>5. Disable VPN & Antivirus<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nMost of us use VPN and Antivirus to protecting ourselves on the Internet. It is a good practice, and we should definitely do it. But on a few occasions, VPN or Antivirus might block a website from opening. There might be an issue in VPN, or your Antivirus software may think the website you are trying to open might be harmful(even if it’s not). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In such scenarios disabling VPN and Antivirus temporarily can be helpful. Just disconnect your VPN and disconnect Antivirus and then open the webpage you were trying to open to see whether it fixes the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Browser Level Fixes<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/span>6. Use Different Browser<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nChrome is the most popular browser right now. Over 65% of total Internet users it as their default browser. The server IP address could not be found(DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN) error occurs in Chrome, but It is not limited to just Chrome. There are different variations of the same issue for different browsers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>On Google Chrome<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\nThe error looks like this on Google Chrome. You will see a message “This site can’t be reached,” followed by the domain name’s server IP address could not be found. The error code is DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIf you have faced the error on Google Chrome, Use a different browser to make sure whether the issue is with Chrome only or you are facing it on other browsers as well. If you are not having any issue on other browsers, then it is a confirmation that the error somewhere in Chrome. But if other browsers are also not able to open web pages, then the issue might be more complex and related to your computer’s network settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>On Firefox<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\nThe server IP address not found error looks completely different on Mozilla Firefox. It says Hmm. We’re having trouble finding that site. We can’t connect to the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/span>On Microsoft Edge<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\nIf you are a Microsoft user the error will look like this Hmmm… can’t reach this page with a cloud icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/span>On Safari<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\nOn Apple’s Safari browser, the server IP address could not be found error will appear simply as “Safari Can’t Find the Server.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nI will first provide fixes assuming other browsers are working fine and the issue is just in Chrome. But in case the issue is there in other browsers as well scroll down to find our fixes for network-related issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>7. Clear Chrome Host Cache<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nEvery operating system stores cache, and so does Chrome. It stores a DNS cache of its own. If you use Chrome as your default browser, then It might be useful. To clear the Chrome host cache, type or paste chrome:\/\/net-internals\/#dns<\/strong> in the address bar. On the resulting page, you will see an option to clear the host cache. Go ahead and clear it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>8. Reset Chrome Flags<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nNo one can deny that Chrome flags allow us to enable experimental features. But as it is always the case with experimental features, they might cause errors. I would suggest resetting Chrome flags. Doing so will bring Chrome flags to default settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To reset Chrome flags, type Chrome:\/\/flags<\/strong> in the address bar. On the top right corner, you will see an option to reset Chrome flags. Tap on it. It will bring back all experimental settings to default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>9. Reset Chrome Settings<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nIt’s not just Chrome flags, but a wrong Chrome setting can also break things for you. When trying different fixes resetting Chrome settings can be a working fix. Type or paste chrome:\/\/settings\/reset<\/strong> in your Chrome’s address bar and complete the reset process. It will bring back all the Chrome settings at the default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>10. Re-Install Chrome<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nEven resetting Chrome settings didn’t help you, the next thing you can try is re-install Chrome. First, uninstall Chrome from your computer and then download the installation file from Chrome’s official website. Complete the installation process, and once done, try to open websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Network Level Fixes<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/span>11. Change DNS Servers<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nMost computers use the default IP address of the Internet Service provider. If you are not aware that you can change DNS Servers of your computer to a DNS server of Google, Cloudflare, you are already missing a huge advantage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The DNS servers of your ISP might be fine but using Google or Cloudflare DNS server will take your experience to the next level. Changing DNS servers can also help fix the server IP address not found error if it is caused by a fault in your ISP DNS Server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>On Windows<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\nStep 1:<\/strong> To change DNS server on Windows Press Windows Logo key and R then type control panel and hit enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 2: <\/strong>In the Control panel click and network and Internet and then network and sharing center. On the left side of your screen, you will see an option named “Change adapter settings”. Click on it. Now you will see the active networks on your computer. It will show whether the connection is Wireless or local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 3:<\/strong> In the next step right click on your active network and you will see an option Properties. Select it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 4: <\/strong>In the properties settings you will see different items find Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP\/IPv4) or Version 6 whichever you want. After selecting either IPV4 or IPV6 click properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 5:<\/strong> You’ll now see a box where you can enter the IP address. You will need to enter a preferred DNS server and an Alternate DNS server. Enter 8.8.8.8 as the preferred DNS server and 8.8.4.4. as an alternate DNS server if you want to use the Google DNS server. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you have selected IPV6, then enter 2001:4860:4860::8888 as preferred and 2001:4860:4860::8844 as an alternate DNS server. Lastly, after entering the DNS server, click Ok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/span>On Mac<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\nStep 1:<\/strong> Go to System Preferences and select Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 2:<\/strong> In Network settings click Advanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 3:<\/strong> Go to DNS settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 4<\/strong>: In DNS settings you will see DNS servers. It will be your current DNS servers provided by the ISP. Click + sign at the bottom and add the DNS server of Google. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 5: <\/strong>As mentioned above in the Windows part, the DNS Server of Google has 8.8.8.8 has preferred IP address and 8.8.4.4 as an alternate IP address. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/span>12. Flush DNS Resolver Cache<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nSimilar to browser cache operating system also stores DNS resolver cache. In the process of fixing the network level issues we will need to flush DNS resolver cache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>On Windows<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\nStep 1: Press Windows Logo key and R and type cmd to open command prompt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 2: In the command prompt enter ipconfig \/flushdns and press enter. If the process is successful you will see a message “Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/span>On Mac<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\nStep 1:<\/strong> Go To Finder and then Utilities. Under utilities find Terminal. Open it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 2:<\/strong> In terminal type dscacheutil -flushcache and hit enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNote: Unlike Windows, you will not see a successful message after successfully flushing the DNS resolver cache on Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>13. Release and Renew IP Address<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n