How to Clear Chrome Net Internals DNS Error

To fix Chrome DNS errors, clear Chrome’s DNS cache, flush your operating system’s DNS cache, clear socket pools, and restart your browser.

If Chrome displays DNS errors like:

• DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN
• ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED
• DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET

the problem is often caused by outdated DNS records or cached network information.

Method 1: Clear Chrome DNS Cache

Step 1

Open Chrome.

Step 2

Type:

chrome://net-internals/#dns

Step 3

Press Enter.

Step 4

Click Clear host cache.

Method 2: Clear Chrome Socket Pools

Step 1

Open:

chrome://net-internals/#sockets

Step 2

Click:

Flush socket pools

This removes old network connections.

Method 3: Flush Windows DNS Cache

Step 1

Open Command Prompt as Administrator.

Step 2

Run the following command:

ipconfig /flushdns

Step 3

Press Enter.

You should see:

Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.

Method 4: Restart Chrome

Close Chrome completely and reopen it.

Method 5: Restart Your Router

If the problem persists:

1. Turn off your router.
2. Wait for 30 seconds.
3. Turn it back on.
4. Reconnect to the internet.

Method 6: Change Your DNS Server (Optional)

If DNS errors continue, switch to a public DNS provider such as Google DNS or Cloudflare DNS in your operating system’s network settings.

Common DNS Errors Fixed by These Steps

• DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN
• ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED
• DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET
• ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT
• ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED

Conclusion

Most Chrome DNS errors can be resolved by clearing the browser’s DNS cache, flushing the system DNS cache, and restarting Chrome. If the issue remains, checking your internet connection or changing your DNS server can often restore normal browsing.