{"id":19599,"date":"2026-03-20T15:17:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/?p=19599"},"modified":"2026-03-20T15:17:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:17:29","slug":"dns-server-not-responding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix a DNS Server Not Responding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes when you are loading the website, you get the <strong>\u201cDNS server not responding\u201d<\/strong>; this can stop your browsing and streaming. But have you ever wondered why it happens? It can occur because the DNS server is not connected properly. In this short blog, you will learn how to fix a DNS server not responding. Moreover, know why the DNS server is not responding to Wi-Fi in this guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[iprovpn_btn]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/#What_Is_DNS\" >What Is DNS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/#What_Is_a_DNS_Server_Not_Responding_Error\" >What Is a DNS Server Not Responding Error?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/#How_to_Fix_the_DNS_Server_Not_Responding_Error\" >How to Fix the DNS Server Not Responding Error?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/#Restart_your_devices\" >Restart your devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/#Use_Another_DeviceBrowser\" >Use Another Device\/Browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/#Flush_DNS_cache\" >Flush DNS cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/#Flush_DNS_Cache_From_Windows\" >Flush DNS Cache From Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/#Flush_DNS_Cache_From_MacOS\" >Flush DNS Cache From MacOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/#Change_DNS_Address\" >Change DNS Address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/#On_Windows\" >On Windows\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/#On_macOS\" >On macOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/#On_Andriod\" >On Andriod<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/#On_iOS\" >On iOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/#How_Does_iProVPN_Protect_From_DNS_Leaks\" >How Does iProVPN Protect From DNS Leaks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" >Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/dns-server-not-responding\/#DNS_Server_Not_Responding_%E2%80%93_FAQs\" >DNS Server Not Responding &#8211; FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_DNS\"><\/span>What Is DNS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNS Domain Name Server converts the website name to the IP address, so the computer can read it easily and show you the exact platform that you are searching for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can learn more about DNS from here: <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-a-dns\/\">What Is a DNS?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_DNS_Server_Not_Responding_Error\"><\/span>What Is a DNS Server Not Responding Error?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have seen the \u201cDNS Server not Responding\u201d message that comes up anytime while you are streaming or browsing on the internet. There isn\u2019t only one reason for this, but there are several reasons for that DNS server is not responding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason for the DNS not responding error message:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Internet Issue: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the internet connection is not always stable, the DNS server is not responding. Any sudden internet slowdown or problem can cause this error.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Old DNS Settings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always add the correct DNS settings if you have entered them incorrectly, as it&#8217;s difficult for the computer to fetch the right website. Moreover, this typically occurs when settings are changed manually.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Network or Adapter Issues: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your router or network adapter isn\u2019t working properly, your internet will not work efficiently.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On accessing the website, you will get the DNS not responding error.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Firewall &amp; Antivirus Blocks: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, Firewall or antivirus programs keep your browsing secure and block DNS requests to prevent access to non-secure websites. This is a reason why the DNS Server Is not responding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Public DNS Server Load: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One reason DNS may not respond is the overload of the DNS server. It occurs when a large number of users simultaneously request the same server. Moreover, it happens in Public DNS servers, which include Google&#8217;s DNS and Cloudflare.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_the_DNS_Server_Not_Responding_Error\"><\/span>How to Fix the DNS Server Not Responding Error?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t panic if you are getting a &#8221; DNS Server not responding &#8221; message; here are some troubleshooting ways that will help you fix this issue, and then you can browse the platform:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restart_your_devices\"><\/span><b>Restart your devices<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start restarting with both devices, the router and your PC, this will refresh both, and when you again access the site from the browser, you won\u2019t get the DNS not responding &#8221; error. Moreover, this error can also occur when your system&#8217;s memory is near full, and any minor glitch can be a reason.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Another_DeviceBrowser\"><\/span><b>Use Another Device\/Browser<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way is to switch browsers and access the website on another browser. Additionally, you can also test the site on another device\u2019s browser to determine the actual issue. If it does not work on the browser and perfectly works on a device, then the issue is with your browser and vice versa.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flush_DNS_cache\"><\/span><b>Flush DNS cache<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> DNS cache is the data of DNS stored in memory. If this data gets old and outdated, accessing it will show you an error. To get refreshed data by clearing the cache from the DNS server on both macOS and Windows, here is the method for it:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flush_DNS_Cache_From_Windows\"><\/span><strong>Flush DNS Cache From Windows<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press Windows+R on the keyboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run Windows will appear, and type cmd, then click OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type ipconfig \/flushdns, press Enter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A message will appear that \u201cDNS cache has been successfully cleared.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flush_DNS_Cache_From_MacOS\"><\/span><strong>Flush DNS Cache <\/strong><strong>From MacOS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for terminal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type the command to clear DNS cache; these commands varies to the operating mac OS you are using.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press Enter, now you will get the refreshed data.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-a-dns-cache-how-to-flush-dns-cache\/\">What is a DNS Cache &amp; How to Flush DNS Cache?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_DNS_Address\"><\/span><strong>Change DNS Address<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISP provides the DNS server, and if you are accessing the website from the provided server, you get a DNS not responding server, then you won\u2019t access the site. Google offers a free DNS server, and some other companies also offer free DNS servers, which you can use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how you can change the DNS server address on different devices:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_Windows\"><\/span><strong>On Windows\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the steps to make changes to your DNS settings from Windows 10 and 11:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open run Window by clicking Windows+R.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type ncpa.cpl and Enter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The list of network connections will appear. Click right on the network you are using.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Properties and click on TCP\/IPv4, then click Properties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now Enter the DNS address.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_macOS\"><\/span><strong>On macOS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the steps to help you to modify DNS settings on macOS:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the Apple menu, click on Settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Networks, select your Network.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click Details and go to the DNS section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the plus button to add the servers, then click OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_Andriod\"><\/span><strong>On Andriod<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the given methods, change your DNS address simply:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Settings and then to Network &amp; Internet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the Wi-Fi which is in your use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Advanced settings and change your UP to static\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edit DNS settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_iOS\"><\/span><strong>On iOS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edit DNS settings from iOS, from the given steps, when you are getting a DNS not responding error:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From iOS settings, go to Wi-Fi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the \u201ci\u201d icon, which is next to yoru Wi-Fi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on Configure DNS, and choose manual.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edit the DNS server address and save changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_iProVPN_Protect_From_DNS_Leaks\"><\/span>How Does iProVPN Protect From DNS Leaks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you access the site, the request is leaked as this request goes to your ISP instead of the VPN server. This is called DNS leaks. Here is how using <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/\">iProVPN<\/a> will protect you from DNS leaks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Encrypts DNS Requests: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iProVPN hides all your browsing and keeps you anonymous, so that your ISP won&#8217;t know about it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Data through the right path:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It helps to send all your DNS requests through a secure VPN server, so there will be no DNS leaks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Protects on Public Networks: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iProVPN will provide you with security on Public Wi-Fi, protecting you from online attackers from interfering with your DNS server.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNS server not responding error is one you have once faced while online browsing. Sometimes it can even happen if your internet is turned on. Moreover, you can see this error on any device, may ot be your PC, Phone or Laptop. Some common issues are an unstable internet and device issues. Follow the methods given in the blog to resolve the error.<\/span><\/p>\n    \t<hr class=\"mt-5\">\n        <div class=\"custom_CTA mt-5\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7 align-self-center text-lg-left text-center\">\n                    <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Browsing_Privately\"><\/span>Start Browsing Privately!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                    <p clas=\"mb-0\">iProVPN encrypts your data for protection against hackers and surveillance. Unblock your favorite streaming platforms instantly with the best VPN for streaming.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-5 align-self-center text-center\">\n                    <a class=\"custom_btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \n<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><section id='' \n                class='helpie-faq accordions faq-toggle open-first groupSettings-572__enabled' \n                data-collection='' \n                data-pagination='0' \n                data-search='0' \n                data-pagination-enabled='0'\n                role='region'\n                aria-label='FAQ Section'\n                aria-live='polite'><h3 class=\"collection-title\">DNS Server Not Responding - FAQs<\/h3><article class=\"accordion \"><div class='helpie-faq-row'><div class='helpie-faq-col helpie-faq-col-12' ><ul><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-19602\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-19602\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-19602\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How do you fix DNS server not responding<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-19602\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-19602\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are some methods that you can follow, including restarting your devices and routers, checking on browsers and other devices. Moreover, you can also Flush DNS cache.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-19603\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-19603\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-19603\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What does a DNS server not responding mean?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-19603\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-19603\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A DNS server not responding means that the site you are accessing, your computer, can\u2019t fetch the result as it is unable to translate the website domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-19604\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-19604\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-19604\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Does DNS not responding error occur on both the 10 and 11 window<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-19604\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-19604\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, it can occur on both Windows versions; additionally, both have the same troubleshooting methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-19605\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-19605\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-19605\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What is 8.8.8.8?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-19605\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-19605\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">8.8.8.8 is a free DNS server by Google. When you are unable to access the website on a browser, you can use this.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-19606\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-19606\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-19606\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">DNS server not responding to WiFi Android?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-19606\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-19606\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For this error on Android, you can refresh your internet and turn DNS to auto. Moreover, you can also use Google\u2019s DNS server.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes when you are loading the website, you get the \u201cDNS server not responding\u201d; this can stop your browsing and streaming. But have you ever wondered why it happens? It can occur because the DNS server is not connected properly. In this short blog, you will learn how to fix a DNS server not responding. 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