{"id":390,"date":"2024-03-29T00:10:18","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T00:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/?p=390"},"modified":"2024-06-13T03:21:33","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T03:21:33","slug":"dns-server-not-responding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/dns-server-not-responding\/","title":{"rendered":"DNS Server Not Responding How to fix it"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The &#8220;DNS Server Not Responding&#8221; error occurs when your computer or device is unable to connect to the DNS (Domain Name System) server to translate domain names into IP addresses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DNS server plays a crucial role in translating human-friendly domain names (like <a href=\"https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/\">www.example.com<\/a>) into IP addresses that computers use to identify each other on the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;DNS Server Not Responding&#8221; error is a common networking issue that occurs when the DNS server (<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Domain_Name_System\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Domain_Name_System\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domain Name System<\/a>) that your computer is using cannot translate domain names into IP addresses. This can prevent you from accessing websites, and it&#8217;s a common problem that can be resolved with a few troubleshooting steps. Below are some methods to fix the &#8220;DNS Server Not Responding&#8221; error:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#common-causes-of-dns-server-not-responding-error\">Common Causes of &#8220;DNS Server Not Responding&#8221; Error:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#method-1-restart-your-router-and-computer\">Method 1: Restart Your Router and Computer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#method-2-change-dns-server-settings\">Method 2: Change DNS Server Settings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#method-3-flush-dns-cache\">Method 3: Flush DNS Cache<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#method-4-disable-proxy-settings\">Method 4: Disable Proxy Settings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#method-5-contact-your-isp\">Method 5: Contact Your ISP<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-causes-of-dns-server-not-responding-error\">Common Causes of &#8220;DNS Server Not Responding&#8221; Error:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DNS-server-not-responding-1024x562.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DNS-server-not-responding-1024x562.webp 1024w, https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DNS-server-not-responding-300x165.webp 300w, https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DNS-server-not-responding-768x422.webp 768w, https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DNS-server-not-responding.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DNS Server Issues:<\/strong> The DNS server you are trying to connect to may be down or not responding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incorrect DNS Settings:<\/strong> Incorrect DNS settings on your computer or router can cause the &#8220;DNS Server Not Responding&#8221; error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Network Connection Issues:<\/strong> Issues with your network connection or router can prevent your computer from connecting to the DNS server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Firewall or Security Software:<\/strong> Firewall or security software on your computer may block the connection to the DNS server, causing the &#8220;DNS Server Not Responding&#8221; error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ISP Issues:<\/strong> Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) may be experiencing DNS server issues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-1-restart-your-router-and-computer\">Method 1: Restart Your Router and Computer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sometimes, simply restarting your router and computer can resolve the &#8220;DNS Server Not Responding&#8221; error.\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn off your computer and router.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for a few minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on your router first and then your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-2-change-dns-server-settings\">Method 2: Change DNS Server Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can try changing your DNS server settings to use public DNS servers like Google DNS or Cloudflare DNS. <strong>For Windows:<\/strong><ol><li>Open Control Panel and go to &#8220;Network and Internet&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Network and Sharing Center&#8221;.<\/li><li>Click on &#8220;Change adapter settings&#8221;.<\/li><li>Right-click on your network connection and select &#8220;Properties&#8221;.<\/li><li>Select &#8220;Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4)&#8221; and click &#8220;Properties&#8221;.<\/li><li>Select &#8220;Use the following DNS server addresses&#8221; and enter the following:<ul><li>Preferred DNS server: <code>8.8.8.8<\/code><\/li><li>Alternate DNS server: <code>8.8.4.4<\/code><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Click &#8220;OK&#8221; to save the settings.<\/li><\/ol><strong>For macOS:<\/strong>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to Apple menu &gt; &#8220;System Preferences&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Network&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your network connection and click &#8220;Advanced&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the &#8220;DNS&#8221; tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <code>+<\/code> button and add the following DNS servers:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>8.8.8.8<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>8.8.4.4<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;OK&#8221; to save the settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-3-flush-dns-cache\">Method 3: Flush DNS Cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flushing the DNS cache can sometimes resolve the &#8220;DNS Server Not Responding&#8221; error. <strong>For Windows:<\/strong><ol><li>Open Command Prompt as an administrator.Run the following command: <code><strong>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/strong><\/code><\/li><\/ol><strong>For macOS:<\/strong>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Terminal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run the following command: <code><strong>sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/strong><\/code><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-4-disable-proxy-settings\">Method 4: Disable Proxy Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proxy settings can sometimes interfere with the DNS resolution process. <strong>For Windows:<\/strong><ol><li>Open Control Panel and go to &#8220;Network and Internet&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Internet Options&#8221;.<\/li><li>Go to the &#8220;Connections&#8221; tab and click on &#8220;LAN settings&#8221;.<\/li><li>Uncheck the box next to &#8220;Use a proxy server for your LAN&#8221;.<\/li><li>Click &#8220;OK&#8221; to save the settings.<\/li><\/ol><strong>For macOS:<\/strong>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to Apple menu &gt; &#8220;System Preferences&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Network&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your network connection and click &#8220;Advanced&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the &#8220;Proxies&#8221; tab and uncheck any proxy protocols that are enabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;OK&#8221; to save the settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-5-contact-your-isp\">Method 5: Contact Your ISP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If none of the above methods work, the issue might be with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Contact your ISP&#8217;s customer support to check if there are any network issues causing the &#8220;DNS Server Not Responding&#8221; error.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After trying the above methods, if you are still facing the &#8220;DNS Server Not Responding&#8221; error, the problem could be more complex and might require advanced troubleshooting. In such cases, you may need to consult with a network expert or contact your ISP&#8217;s technical support team for further assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The &#8220;DNS Server Not Responding&#8221; error occurs when your computer or device is unable to connect to the DNS (Domain&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":398,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-390","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dns-server"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/390","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=390"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/390\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":536,"href":"https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/390\/revisions\/536"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/398"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=390"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=390"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resellerjungle.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=390"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}