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How to fix "Your DNS Server might be unavailable"?
Many of you have face the issue "Your DNS Server might be unavailable". This is an error related to DNS server which occurs when domain is not pointing towards the correct IP.
As you know, DNS server is an important part for any domain on the internet. It is also responsible for translating web addresses into IP address that allows computers to reach to the website's server. If DNS server is not working properly then you will receive the error message as "Your DNS Server might be unavailable". But do not worry, after reading this article you can easily resolve this error.
There could be many possible reasons for the mentioned error. DNS Server might be down or DNS settings may be incorrect. Whatever be the reason you can simply resolve it by using any of the mentioned way. Let's see the solution in details.
#1. Switch browser
First, check the domain in the other browser. For example, if you are working with Mozilla Firefox then switch to chrome and enter your request. Delete the cache memory and browsing history of your current browser as well and then enter your request.
#2. Reset Router
Reset the router and also check with other ISP or internet connection and try to visit the page you are requesting. Also check with other devices to check if the error is not related to hardware. If this does not work then proceed to check with another way.
#3. Check in command prompt
Now, the another way to resolve the issue is by checking the IP Address to which the domain is pointing. You can simply check this by following the below given syntax.
ping domainname
eg. ping thinkfornew.ga
You will get the IP Address to which your domain is pinging and you can observe if it is correct or not.
#4. Flush DNS
You can delete DNS cache as well to resolve the error. In the command prompt write the following syntax to do the same.
ipconfig /flushdns
After using this method you can now enter your request and check if the issue has been resolved.
#5. Check in Cloudflare
If you have updated your domain in the Cloudflare, then you can check IP Address in Cloudflare DNS Settings.
In this article I've tried to explain the simple and effective methods that can be used to resolve the error "Your DNS Server might be unavailable". Hope this article help you to get your answers. You will get more solutions related to error that occurs in cPanel, web hosting and domains. Explore more and learn more.
Happy Reading!!
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