{"id":7941,"date":"2023-12-13T04:23:55","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T04:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/?p=7941"},"modified":"2023-12-13T04:23:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T04:23:57","slug":"fix-dns-server-not-responding-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/fix-dns-server-not-responding-error","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d Error"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>These days, most of the things you want or want to work with are available on the internet, which is why most people look for either as their need. <strong>You can access and identify a specific website due to its domain name.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A domain name is the website&#8217;s official name, which must be registered for someone to own it. And when it comes to the domain name, another term, Domain name server or DNS, comes along.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A domain name server is something that translates domain names or hostnames into Internet Protocol addresses. As you have used the internet for many things, you must also have encountered the error which says <strong>\u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201c<\/strong>, which is pretty standard and easy to get rid of.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So let us now get onto the process of how to fix the \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201c error.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-does-dns-server-not-responding-mean\">What Does \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201c Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we told you, in brief, the domain name server is the directory responsible for translating the domain names or the hostnames to internet protocol addresses. <strong>So to fix the \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201c error, it would be better if you knew what it is.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;\u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201c<\/strong> means that the connection which had to be made by the domain name server with the browser has failed, or the server you are trying to reach does not exist or is unavailable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201c error is easy to fix as this problem usually lies on the user level, so you do not have to dig deeper to resolve this. And in this article, we will show you eleven ways to fix the \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201c error.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-fix-dns-server-not-responding-error\">How to Fix DNS Server Not Responding Error<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We may now get to business and try to resolve the <strong>\u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201c error<\/strong> in some of the easiest ways possible. Both experts and beginners can perform these methods, so do not hesitate or fear trying them. Also, it would be best if you kept a backup of your data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-troubleshoot-network-problems\">1. Troubleshoot Network Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may start by trying to diagnose your<strong> network to resolve the \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201c error.<\/strong> This method will help you determine where the problem lies, and you will be able to do it quickly, so stay relaxed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Run Windows Network Diagnostics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To run a network diagnostic on Windows 10, you may follow the below steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows Key + R <\/strong>and type <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> in the Run window.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Network and Internet<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong>Network and Interne<\/strong>t, select <strong>Network and Sharing Center.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"822\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Troubleshoot-problem.png\" alt=\" Troubleshoot problems \" class=\"wp-image-8127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Troubleshoot-problem.png 822w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Troubleshoot-problem-768x548.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Troubleshoot-problem-810x578.png 810w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Troubleshoot-problem-150x107.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose <strong>Troubleshoot problems <\/strong>under <strong>Change your network.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Additional troubleshooters<\/strong>, then <strong>\u200bInternet Connections,<\/strong> and then <strong>Run the troubleshooter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If an error is detected, the <strong>troubleshooter<\/strong> will inform you, and you will have to follow the suggested process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Run-the-Trouble-shoot.png\" alt=\"Run The Troubleshoot\" class=\"wp-image-8136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Run-the-Trouble-shoot.png 799w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Run-the-Trouble-shoot-768x574.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Run-the-Trouble-shoot-150x112.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Configure Wireless Diagnostic With Mac:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Close all apps and connect to the network you\u2019re facing the problem with.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold the <strong>Option <\/strong>key, choose <strong>Wi-Fi status<\/strong> on the menu bar, and select <strong>Open Wireless Diagnostics<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the instructions on the screen.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the scanning is complete, select <strong>Info<\/strong> in the <strong>Summary <\/strong>to know more about each entry.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-connect-with-a-different-device\">2. Connect With a Different Device<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next thing you can do is connect the home network to a different device and try to access the website. This will tell you if your home network or device has a problem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can now access the website with a different device and the same home network, the problem lies with your old appliance, which you used to access at first.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are still unable to access the website, there is a probability something is wrong with the home network or the router. <strong>To test this, you may try to connect with mobile data and try to access the website. <\/strong>And if this trial fails, then the problem is with the router.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-switch-to-another-web-browser\">3. Switch to Another Web Browser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way you can <strong>get rid of this \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201c error <\/strong>is by switching to another browser. For example, you currently use Chrome to move to Firefox or another browser.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this method works and you can access the website, <strong>you may update your browser to the latest version.<\/strong> And if you still see the error, your browser might not be the issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I move to another Browser?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We assume that you are using Chrome, so to move from Chrome to Firefox, you may start installing Firefox on your device.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you are done with that, click on the <strong>Library <\/strong>icon and select <strong>Bookmarks; now<\/strong>, click on <strong>Show all Bookmarks<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cImport Data from Another Browser\u2026\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In<strong> <\/strong>the<strong> \u201cImport Settings and Data\u201d <\/strong>box, choose<strong> \u201cChrome.\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While moving, you will be asked which account and what data you want to shift. You will have to click on <strong>Continue<\/strong>, and then you are done once the moving is complete.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-restart-pc-in-safe-mode\">4. Restart PC in Safe Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your operating system is not working correctly, it could cause <strong>the \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d error<\/strong>. So you may now try to <strong>restart your PC in safe mode<\/strong>. This will take your operating system to a version that can limit the files and resources used for running your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-start-my-pc-in-safe-mode\"><strong>How Do I Start My PC in Safe Mode?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To restart your computer in safe mode on Windows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Start menu<\/strong>, click on the <strong>Power <\/strong>button, press the <strong>Shift <\/strong>key, and click on <strong>Restart<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In<strong> Choose an option<\/strong>, select <strong>Troubleshoot <\/strong>and then <strong>Advanced options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>Startup Settings <\/strong>in the <strong>Advanced options<\/strong>, and then click <strong>Restart<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>F5 <\/strong>to select the <strong>Safe Mode<\/strong> <strong>with Networking<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To restart your computer in safe mode on Mac:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Apple menu, <\/strong>then <strong>Shut Down<\/strong>. Wait for a few seconds after your device shuts down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start your Mac and press and hold <strong>Shift <\/strong>until you see the login screen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If everything goes well through this method, the third-party software you use is the root of the<strong> \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d error.<\/strong> So try to find out which one and delete it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>Also Read:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/fix-the-err-connection-timed-out-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/fix-the-err-connection-timed-out-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Fix the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT Error<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-restart-modem-or-router\">5. Restart Modem or Router<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cause behind the <strong>\u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d error<\/strong> could be the router or modem you are using. So here, you may try to restart your modem or router to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/how-to-clear-cache-in-browser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clear the cache to resolve the issue<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-restart-my-router\"><strong>How Do I Restart My Router?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To restart your router, you must press and hold the <strong>Power button <\/strong>for a few seconds. And for a modem, you may unplug it from the power source.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wait for about 30 seconds or a minute, <\/strong>do the same on the router, and plug in the modem to its power source.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-deactivate-antivirus-and-firewall\">6. Deactivate Antivirus and Firewall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Firewalls and antivirus are for detecting problem-causing data and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/private-key-for-ssl-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">keeping your data safe<\/a> and away from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But sometimes, it may come between you from accessing some website. In such cases, temporarily turning them off would help. But make sure you keep a backup of your data first.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-temporarily-disable-my-antivirus-software-and-firewall\"><strong>How Do I Temporarily Disable My Antivirus Software and Firewall?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On Windows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Start menu <\/strong>and click on <strong>Settings, <\/strong>then<strong> Update &amp; Security, <\/strong>then<strong> Windows Security,<\/strong> and then <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Setting.png\" alt=\" Virus &amp; threat protection.\" class=\"wp-image-8137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Setting.png 922w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Setting-768x523.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Setting-810x552.png 810w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Setting-145x100.png 145w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Setting-380x260.png 380w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Setting-634x433.png 634w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Setting-150x102.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On Mac:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>System Preferences, <\/strong>then<strong> Security &amp; Privacy, <\/strong>and then<strong> Firewall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MacOS-Firewall.png\" alt=\"MacOS Firewall\" class=\"wp-image-8057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MacOS-Firewall.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MacOS-Firewall-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MacOS-Firewall-810x476.png 810w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MacOS-Firewall-1140x670.png 1140w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MacOS-Firewall-150x88.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once you have got your hands on the settings, disable them temporarily but not for very long as it can be unsafe for your data.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After completion of disabling the Firewall and antivirus, you may try to re-access the website. If it does not work, follow the next method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"disable-other-connections\">Disable Other Connections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may now try to resolve the<strong> \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d error <\/strong>by disabling all the other or unused connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-disable-secondary-connections-in-mac-and-windows\"><strong>How Do I Disable Secondary Connections in Mac &amp; Windows?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"on-windows\"><strong>On Windows:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Go to the <strong>Control Panel, Network and Internet, and<\/strong> <strong>Network and Sharing Center<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Change adapter settings.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Change-Adapter-setting.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Change-Adapter-setting.png 1126w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Change-Adapter-setting-768x472.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Change-Adapter-setting-810x498.png 810w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Change-Adapter-setting-150x92.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1126px) 100vw, 1126px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>On the <strong>Network Connections <\/strong>page, right-click on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/GDtnzE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local Area Connection<\/a><\/strong> and other connections you\u2019re not using, and then choose <strong>Disable<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"on-mac\"><strong>On Mac<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the&nbsp; <strong>Apple menu, <\/strong>then <strong>System Preferences, <\/strong>and then<strong> Network.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1312\" height=\"1242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-4-1.png\" alt=\"Open proxy settings in Network\" class=\"wp-image-8077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-4-1.png 1312w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-4-1-768x727.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-4-1-810x767.png 810w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-4-1-1140x1079.png 1140w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-4-1-150x142.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1312px) 100vw, 1312px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Select the unused connections on the left side of the screen and choose the <strong>minus (\u2013)<\/strong> button to disconnect that connection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wordpress-search-and-replace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Perform a WordPress Search and Replace<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"change-the-dns-server-address\">Change the DNS Server Address<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next thing you could do now is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/fix-the-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">change your DNS server address<\/a><\/strong>. Your internet service provider automatically offers you a DNS server address, but your internet connection will also not work if it does not exist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To resolve this issue, you may temporarily change your DNS server address. Luckily Cloudflare and Google offer a few free DNS server addresses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to change DNS Server Address?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"on-windows\"><strong>On Windows:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Network Connections<\/strong> page by typing <strong>ncpa.CPL<\/strong> into the Windows search bar. Click on <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right-click <\/strong>on the connection you\u2019re using and select <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-187.png\" alt=\"Internet Protocol Version 4\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-8273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-187.png 360w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-187-150x194.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4) <\/strong>in<strong> Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick on the <strong>Obtain an IP address automatically <\/strong>and <strong>Use the following DNS server Addresses <\/strong>in the <strong>Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4)<\/strong> <strong>Properties <\/strong>page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"401\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-188.png\" alt=\"Use the following DNS server addresses.\" class=\"wp-image-8274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-188.png 401w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-188-150x171.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li>Type the DNS server addresses you want in the <strong>Preferred DNS Server <\/strong>and <strong>Alternate DNS Server<\/strong> areas.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the <strong>Validate settings upon exit<\/strong> box and click on <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"on-mac\"><strong>On Mac:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Apple menu<\/strong>, then <strong>System Preferences,<\/strong> and then<strong> Network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your primary network connection and choose <strong>Advanced<\/strong> and then <strong>DNS.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-8-1.png\" alt=\"Advanced and then DNS.\" class=\"wp-image-8281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-8-1.png 652w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-8-1-150x119.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Click on the <strong>+<\/strong> <strong>button<\/strong> to add a new DNS server. Click on <strong>OK <\/strong>and then select<strong> Apply<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After this, try to<strong> reset your internet connection<\/strong>, and you\u2019re done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"flush-dns-cache\">Flush DNS Cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing you could do is get rid of the DNS cache, which might have saved some erroneous data causing the \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d error.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/fix-the-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flush DNS Cache<\/a> and reset my IP?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type in <strong>cmd <\/strong>in the <strong>Windows<\/strong> <strong>Search<\/strong> bar and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong> to reach the Windows command prompt console.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the command prompt, type in<strong> ipconfig\/flushdns<\/strong> and click <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"979\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-191.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-191.png 979w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-191-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-191-810x423.png 810w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-191-375x195.png 375w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-191-150x78.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If it has been successful, a confirmation message will appear on the command prompt:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"disable-ip-version-6-ipv6\">Disable IP Version 6 (IPv6)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the latest version of IP, IPv6, could also be causing the \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d error. So it might sometimes help to disable it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Do I Disable IPv6?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"on-windows\"><strong>On Windows:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate <strong>Network Connections,<\/strong> right-click on your active connection and click on <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now under <strong>Networking<\/strong>, look for <strong>Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP\/IPv6)<\/strong> and unselect it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>OK.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-187.png\" alt=\"Internet Protocol Version 4\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-8273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-187.png 360w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-187-150x194.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"on-mac\"><strong>On Mac:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Apple menu<\/strong>, then <strong>System Preferences,<\/strong> and then<strong> Network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your current network connection, Advanced, and <strong>TCP\/IP<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"654\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-7-1.png\" alt=\"current network connection, Advanced, and TCP\/IP.\" class=\"wp-image-8280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-7-1.png 654w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-7-1-150x122.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Select <strong>Configure IPv6 <\/strong>and set it to <strong>Off<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are done doing this, restart your device and try to re-access the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-date-on-your-wordpress-url\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Remove Date on your WordPress URL<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-the-network-adapter-driver\">Update the Network Adapter Driver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An outdated network adapter driver might also <strong>cause the \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d error<\/strong>. The updating of the network adapter driver can be done through two methods, it either happens automatically, or you might have to perform it manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For beginners, using a tool such as <strong>Drive Easy <\/strong>would be better to update your network adapter driver. But make sure to create a system restore point in your Windows before using the <strong>accessible version of Driver Easy<\/strong>. This will help your computer return to its previous state if something happens.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to update the Network Adapter Driver?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To update automatically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install <strong>Driver Easy<\/strong> on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run the software and select the <strong>Scan Now<\/strong> option.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Update <\/strong>next to each of the outdated drivers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for the download and installation process to complete, and then try to restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have been through this process, try re-accessing the same website and <strong>check if the \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d error<\/strong> still occurs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-causes-the-dns-server-not-responding-error\">What Causes the \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d Error?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There could be many causes for the \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d error. One of the most significant reasons would be the faulty configuration of the DNS records, which could be due to the wrong values or IP addresses being entered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the reasons why you encounter the \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d error are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unavailable DNS provider<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malfunctioning router or modem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardware or network issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Antivirus software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/another-update-is-currently-in-progress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fix \u2018Another Update is Currently in Progress\u2019 Error in WordPress<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we have been through this entire guide on how to fix the \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d error, we may now look at the overview of it. 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