{"id":6001,"date":"2026-05-25T13:23:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T13:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/?p=6001"},"modified":"2026-05-25T13:23:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T13:23:32","slug":"how-to-fix-dns-server-not-responding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/505\/fix-dns-server-not-responding.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you type a website name into your browser, only to see a frustrating message that says \u201cDNS Server Not Responding.\u201d It feels like knocking on a door and nobody answering from the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The internet works fast because of DNS. It silently connects your browser to the correct website server within seconds. But when DNS stops responding, websites fail to load, emails may stop syncing, and online work suddenly halts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that in most cases, this issue can be fixed within a few minutes using simple troubleshooting steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In this detailed guide, you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">What does the DNS Server Not Responding error mean?<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Why does this problem occur<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">How to fix it step-by-step<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So whether you are using Windows, macOS, or a home internet connection, this guide will help you solve the issue easily!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Does \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d Mean?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d error means your device is unable to communicate with the DNS server that converts domain names into IP addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As a result:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Websites fail to open<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Browsers display connection errors<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">The Internet may appear connected, but pages won\u2019t load<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This issue can happen because of:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Internet connection problems<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Wrong DNS settings<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Corrupted DNS cache<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Firewall interference<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Router issues<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">ISP DNS server failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/501-fix-slow-dns-lookup-html\">Also Read: How to Fix Slow DNS Lookup?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Signs of DNS Problems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When there is this issue, you may notice symptoms like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Websites not loading<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Browser showing \u201cDNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET\u201d<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Slow internet browsing<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Some websites work while others fail<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Email applications are not syncing<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Internet connected, but no browsing access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/294\/How-to-Connect-Your-Domain-with-Your-Hosting-Account.html\"><strong>How to Connect Your Domain with Your Hosting Account<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Solutions to Fix DNS Server Not Responding<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #faf4ff; padding: 18px 24px; background-color: #faf4ff; width: 730px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">1. Restart Your Router and Computer<\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">2. Check Your Internet Connection<\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">3. Flush DNS Cache<\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">4. Change DNS Server Address<\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">5. Disable Antivirus or Firewall Temporarily<\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">6. Restart DNS Client Service (Windows)<\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">7. Reset TCP\/IP and Network Settings<\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">8. Update Network Drivers<\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin: 0;\">9. Contact Your Internet Service Provider (ISP)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Restart Your Router and Computer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the DNS issue is temporary and caused by network glitches or a router memory overload. Restarting your system refreshes the connection and clears temporary networking problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You just have to turn off your router\/modem &amp; wait 30 seconds. After that, turn it ON again. Just wait until all internet lights become stable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the same way, restart your computer &amp; wait for the system to boot properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #faf4ff; padding: 18px 24px; background-color: #faf4ff; width: 730px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\n    <strong>\u2605 Quick Tip<\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p style=\"margin: 0;\">\n If multiple devices in your home show the same DNS issue, the problem is likely with the router or ISP connection.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/457\/fix-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain.html\"><strong>Guide to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN?<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Check Your Internet Connection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the internet itself is disconnected, and the DNS error is simply a result of no connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">You can try by opening another website.<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">You can try using another browser.<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">You can connect another device to the same network.<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Also, check whether mobile data works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Flush DNS Cache<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your computer stores DNS records locally to load websites faster in the future. Sometimes this cache becomes outdated or corrupted, causing DNS issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you have to flush the DNS cache, which clears corrupted DNS records,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>refreshes website address information &amp; resolves many browsing issues instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u27a2 Steps for Windows<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 Open <strong> \u2018Command Prompt\u2019<\/strong> as Administrator &#038; run the following command:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><button class=\"copy-btn\" onclick=\"copyCommand(this)\">\ud83d\udccb<\/button><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 Press <strong> \u2018Enter\u2019, <\/strong> and you should see:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">\n  <strong>\u27a2 Steps for macOS<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open Terminal and run the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><button class=\"copy-btn\" onclick=\"copyCommand(this)\">\ud83d\udccb<\/button><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #faf4ff; padding: 18px 24px; background-color: #faf4ff; width: 730px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\n    <strong>\u2605 Point to Know<\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p style=\"margin: 0;\">\n DNS cache cleanup is one of the safest and fastest troubleshooting methods for internet issues.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/502\/how-to-clear-dns-cache-html\">Also Read: How to Clear DNS?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Change DNS Server Address<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a chance that your ISP\u2019s DNS server may be slow, down, overloaded<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or unresponsive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In that case, switching to public DNS servers such as Google DNS or Cloudflare DNS often resolves the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best Public DNS Servers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Provider<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Primary\u00a0DNS<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Secondary DNS<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Google DNS<\/td><td>8.8.8.8<\/td><td>8.8.4.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cloudflare DNS<\/td><td>1.1.1.1<\/td><td>1.0.0.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OpenDNS<\/td><td>208.67.222.222<\/td><td>208.67.220.220<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Steps to Change DNS in Windows<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 Open Control Panel<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"143\" height=\"111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image10-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6055\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 In that, go to<strong> \u2018Network and Internet\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"658\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image3-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image3-2.png 658w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image3-2-300x126.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 From the options, click on<strong> \u2018Network and Sharing Center.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image2-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image2-2.png 576w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image2-2-300x54.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 After that, click on<strong> \u2018Change Adapter Settings\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"167\" height=\"139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image11-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6072\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 Right-click your active network &#038; select<strong> \u2018properties\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"215\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image12-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6077\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 Double-click on<strong> \u2018Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4).\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"326\" height=\"151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image9-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image9-2.png 326w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image9-2-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 In that, you have to select<strong> \u2018Use the following DNS server addresses\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"87\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image14.png 515w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image14-300x51.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 Now, enter as given below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Preferred DNS: 8.8.8.8<\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">Alternate DNS: 8.8.4.4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"501\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image7-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image7-3.png 501w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image7-3-300x51.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 Click<strong> \u2018OK\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"174\" height=\"36\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image5-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6097\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #faf4ff; padding: 18px 24px; background-color: #faf4ff; width: 730px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\n    <strong>\u2605 Quick Tip<\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p style=\"margin: 0;\">\n Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1) is known for speed and privacy-focused browsing.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Disable Antivirus or Firewall Temporarily<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes security software blocks DNS communication by mistake. In that case, temporarily disabling it helps identify whether the software is causing the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this, you just have to open the Antivirus or Firewall settings &amp; disable the protection temporarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #faf4ff; padding: 18px 24px; background-color: #faf4ff; width: 730px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\n    <strong>\u2605 Important Note<\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p style=\"margin: 0;\">\nRe-enable your antivirus after testing to keep your system protected.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/422\/difference-between-website-domain-and-url.html\"><strong>Difference Between a Website, Domain Name and a URL<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Restart DNS Client Service (Windows)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows uses a background service called DNS Client to manage DNS lookups. If this service stops working, DNS issues may occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You simply have to restart the DNS client service by using the following steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 Press <strong>\u2018Windows + R.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 In that, type <strong>\u2018services.msc\u2019<\/strong> &#038; press <strong>\u2018Enter.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image8-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image8-2.png 396w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image8-2-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 From the list of services, find <strong>\u2018DNS Client\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"521\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image4-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image4-2.png 521w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image4-2-300x112.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 Right-click on it and select <strong>\u2018Restart\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"148\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6126\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Reset TCP\/IP and Network Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Corrupted network configurations can prevent proper DNS communication. So, resetting TCP\/IP restores default network settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u27a2 Steps for Windows<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><button class=\"copy-btn\" onclick=\"copyCommand(this)\">\ud83d\udccb<\/button><span class=\"copy-msg\">Copied!<\/span>\n    <table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong><strong>netsh int ip reset<br>netsh winsock reset<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once done, restart your computer afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  <strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">What This Will Do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none;\">\n  <li>\u2605 It repairs network stack issues.<\/li>\n  <li>\u2605 It resets the internet communication settings.<\/li>\n  <li>\u2605 It fixes hidden networking errors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/313\/How-to-Fix-This-Site-Cant-Be-Reached-the-Connection-Was-Reset.html\"><strong>Fix \u201cSite Can\u2019t Be Reached the Connection Was Reset\u201d<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Update Network Drivers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, outdated network adapter drivers can cause DNS and connectivity issues. In that case, updating drivers improves compatibility issues, network stability &amp; fixes driver-related networking bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For this, follow the steps below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 Open <strong>\u2018Device Manager\u2019<\/strong> on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"189\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image1-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6148\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 In that, expand <strong>\u2018Network Adapters\u2019<\/strong> on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"347\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image13.png 347w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image13-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:24px;\">\u2794 Right-click your adapter &#038; select <strong>\u2018Update Driver\u2019<\/strong> on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"234\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image6-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6159\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Contact Your Internet Service Provider (ISP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If none of the above methods works, the issue may be with your ISP\u2019s DNS servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/264\/fix-localhost-sent-an-invalid-response-err-ssl_protocol_error.html\"><strong>How to Fix Website sent an invalid response ERR SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>\u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d<\/strong> error may seem technical, but in reality, it is often caused by simple networking problems that can be fixed within minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From restarting your router to changing DNS servers and clearing DNS cache, each troubleshooting method helps restore communication between your device and the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best approach is to follow the solutions step by step, patiently. 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