I recently encountered the (DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN) problem. As a website developer, I can confirm that it can be quite a headache.
After trying various VPN Chrome extensions, I realized that most free VPN tools have limited access, making it difficult to continue my work seamlessly.
Desperate for a solution, I turned to Google and attempted different methods, but genearlly most the website are suggesting about update my internet provide/wifi settings.
I have website IP address. The IP address is working fine to connect the FTP connection. But website domain name is not working.
Fortunately, after some experimentation and research, I found a reliable solution that I want to share with you.
Generally in our local system. We have file that is “.host”. which exists on both Windows and MacOS systems. We will add the website IP address and the domain name in that file and it will work flawless. It works for me, I hope it will works for you.
Here’s how you can do it on both operating systems:
For Windos OS
1.Open the file path in Windows System: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\
2. Locate and open the “hosts” file using a text editor (e.g., Notepad).
3. If you commented ( with # symbol) the domain with IP address, please remove the # symbol. If the domain not existing the host file. Kindly add that. In the following format.
IP Address [space] domainName
For MacOS
1. Open the Terminal application.
2. Enter the following command, and then provide your password when prompted:
sudo nano /private/etc/hosts
3. You’ll be redirected to the “hosts” file in the Nano text editor.
4. If you commented ( with # symbol) the domain with IP address, please remove the # symbol. If the domain not existing the host file. Kindly add that. In the following format.
IP Address [space] domainName
Save the changes to the “hosts” file and restart your browser. Now, you should be able to access the website without encountering the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN issue.
If you still face difficulties after trying this method, you can refer to this link https://www.hostinger.in/tutorials/fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain for additional troubleshooting tips. I hope it will work for you.
