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How to fix a domain name that isn’t resolving
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Working with domains and hostnames can be a tricky business. Sometimes, it can be infuriatingly tougher than actually designing and building yourwebsite.
Domain or hostnames are essentiallyIP addressesin disguise. Resolving a domain name means converting it into an IPAddress. Your domain name needs to point at the rightIP addressin order to work correctly.
So what should you do when your domain name isn’t resolving correctly? The following guide will answer that question for you.
What to do if my domain name isn’t resolving to the correct IP Address?
First things first, you need to ascertain if your domain name is truly pointing at the wrongIP Address. The easiest way to do this is by using aDNS lookup tool.
All you need to do is enter your fully qualified domain name in theHosttextbox and then click on the Continue button.
The next screen will show you the hostname (your domain name) and theIP addressnext to it. You need to ensure that theIP addressis correct.
If the DNS lookup tool produces no results, it could mean that there’s something wrong with your domain name orIP address.
After you’ve determined that the problem indeed lies within a misunderstanding between your domain name andIP address, you can begin troubleshooting it.
1. Fixing a domain registrar issue
2. Fixing a DNS hosting provider issue
3. Flush DNS Cache
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The above steps will flush and reset the DNS resolver cache. This should help fix allDNSrelated problems, including domain name resolution issues.
We hope the above guide helps you resolve your resolution errors. Which method worked for you? Don’t hesitate to leave a message down in the comment box.
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
