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How to fix “DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN”
DNS says the hostname does not exist—typo, expired domain, or broken DNS records.
Updated Apr 20, 2026
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Start here first. Step 1 fixes most cases—then work down the list.
- Confirm the exact hostname and try a public resolver (dig/nslookup).
- Check registrar expiry and NS delegation to your DNS provider.
- After changes, wait for TTL propagation before retesting.
What this means
NXDOMAIN means the resolver got a negative answer: no records for that name. The problem is naming, not HTTP yet.
Common causes
Typos and expiry
Wrong subdomain, expired registration, or stale local hosts file.
DNS config
Missing A/AAAA/CNAME at the DNS host or wrong nameservers.
Step-by-step fix
Verify DNS end to end
- Confirm the exact hostname and try a public resolver (dig/nslookup).
- Check registrar expiry and NS delegation to your DNS provider.
- After changes, wait for TTL propagation before retesting.
Related
FAQ
- NXDOMAIN on Wi‑Fi only?
- Try another resolver or disable VPN; captive portals can break DNS.
- Works on phone but not desktop?
- Flush local DNS cache and compare /etc/hosts or enterprise DNS policies.
- Subdomain NXDOMAIN?
- Add explicit records or CNAME; apex and www do not auto-cover all subdomains.
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Original error message
DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN