The domain you are trying to reach cannot be located. This error typically occurs when the Domain Name System (DNS) fails to find the corresponding IP address.
This error suggests that the website's DNS records are missing, not correctly configured, or have not yet propagated across the internet. It could also indicate that the requested domain has not been linked to an active hosting account.
The DNS acts as the internet's phonebook, converting user-friendly domain names (like example.com) into IP addresses that computers need to connect to websites. A DNS resolution error means this conversion has failed.
| Solution | Description |
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| Flush Your DNS Cache | Your computer may store outdated DNS information. Clear this cache by using the following commands:
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| Try Different DNS Servers | Switching to public DNS servers can provide more current records:
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| Wait for DNS Propagation | Propagation times vary:
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To further investigate the problem, try the following:
nslookup yourdomain.com, dig yourdomain.com, or ping yourdomain.com.If you encounter this DNS resolution error, consider trying the quick solutions listed above. Typically, this issue is temporary and can resolve itself within a few hours.