Chrome Error ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED: DNS Name Not Resolved
This error typically occurs when dns server not responding. Below you'll find 5 proven fixes to resolve it.
What Causes Chrome Error ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED?
Chrome error ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED (DNS Name Not Resolved) can be triggered by several issues:
- DNS server not responding
- Domain name doesn't exist
- Network connectivity issues
- DNS cache poisoned
- Hosts file modified by malware
How to Fix Chrome Error ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED — Step by Step
Flush DNS cache
Open CMD as Admin:ipconfig /flushdnsipconfig /registerdnsnetsh winsock reset
Restart your computer.
Change DNS servers to Google or Cloudflare
Go to Network settings > Change adapter options > Right-click your connection > Properties > IPv4 > Use the following DNS:
Preferred: 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare)
Alternate: 8.8.4.4 or 1.0.0.1
Check hosts file
Open Notepad as Admin > File > Open > C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts
Make sure the website isn't listed with a wrong IP (127.0.0.1). Delete any suspicious entries.
Clear Chrome DNS cache
Type chrome://net-internals/#dns in address bar > Click 'Clear host cache'. Then go to chrome://net-internals/#sockets > 'Flush socket pools'.
Restart DNS Client service
Press Win + R > services.msc > Find 'DNS Client' > Right-click > Restart.
Still Getting Error ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED?
IT Cares can diagnose and fix this error remotely — usually in under 30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED mean?
Your browser can't translate the website name (like google.com) into an IP address. This is a DNS (Domain Name System) problem — the internet's phone book can't find the number for that name.
Is the website down?
Maybe, but usually it's a DNS issue on your end. Try visiting the site on your phone using mobile data. If it works there, your computer's DNS needs fixing.
What DNS should I use?
Google DNS (8.8.8.8) and Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1) are the most reliable and fastest. Cloudflare is slightly faster; Google is slightly more widely compatible.
Can malware cause this error?
Yes. Some malware modifies your hosts file or DNS settings to redirect you to fake sites or block legitimate ones. Check your hosts file and run a malware scan.
Why does this error come and go?
Intermittent DNS issues usually point to an unreliable ISP DNS server. Switching to Google or Cloudflare DNS typically eliminates the problem permanently.
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