DNS (Domain Name System) servers play a crucial role in connecting your device to the internet. It acts like a phone book for the internet, translating domain names into IP addresses, so your device can connect to websites and apps. However, sometimes DNS servers can encounter problems, leading to connectivity issues. In this post, we will guide you through the steps of checking if your DNS is working and fixing any issues.
The first method to fix DNS problems is by using Google’s public DNS server. Here are the steps to follow:
1. Open Control Panel and select “Network and Internet.”
2. Click on “Network and Sharing Center.”
3. Select your connection and click on “Properties.”
4. Click on “Internet Protocol version 4” and then select “Properties.”
5. Select “Use the following DNS server” and enter “8.8.8.8” for preferred DNS and “8.8.4.4” for alternate DNS.
6. Click on “Validate settings upon exit” and then click on “OK.”
7. Click on “Close” twice and then check if the problem has been fixed.
If the above method did not fix your problem, you can try the second method:
1. Open Command Prompt and run as administrator.
2. Type “ipconfig /flushDNS” and hit enter.
3. Type “ipconfig /registerDNS” and hit enter.
4. Type “ipconfig /release” and hit enter.
5. Type “ipconfig /renew” and hit enter.
6. Type “netsh winsock reset catalog” and hit enter.
7. Type “netsh int ipv4 reset reset.log” and hit enter.
8. Type “netsh int ipv6 reset reset.log” and hit enter.
9. Type “exit” and hit enter.
Once you have completed these steps, restart your computer and check if the problem has been fixed.
In conclusion, DNS problems can occur due to various reasons, but you can fix them by following the above steps. If these methods do not work, you can seek further assistance or try other methods. Let us know in the comments if these methods worked for you.