How to fix ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED (Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS) (Computer)

Maybe the DNS is the reason for the ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED error message. In this case, flushing it should be what you need to do, in order to fix it.

The don't know how to flush the DNS guide should be of great help, if you are not sure how to flush it.

A simple typo in the website's URL can be a reson for this error. In order to fix ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED, ensure that there aren't typos in the URL and then hit the search button.

Maybe the reason why you get this error when trying to visit a website is the website itself. In a situation like this, consider contacting the website's admin and let them know about this issue. Since you can't access the website and get the admin's details, search for them in a search engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc.).

Maybe a browser extension you recently installed is the reason for the ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED error. Try disabling the extensions you recently installed, and if you were able to fix the error and identify the extension that was causing it, remove it.

Feel free to check the don't know how to enable/disable browser extensions guide, if you are not sure how to disable browser extensions.

If you want to remove an extension and you haven't done it before, the don't know how to remove browser extensions guide should help you.

Maybe your router or modem, or both are the reason for the ERR_ADDRESS_UNREACHABLE error appeared. Try restarting the router and/or modem and check if it will do the trick.

Viruses can cause you a lot of headaches, as they tamper with the computer's settings. Try scanning your computer for viruses, using an antivirus software, and remove them, should you identify some.

Feel free to check out the virus removal and protection guide, to learn how to scan for and protect your computer from viruses.

It is possible that the current DNS settings (an issue with them, to be precise) are the reason for the ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED error message.

Try updating the DNS settings using the ones of Google (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 for IPv4 service, as well as 2001:4860:4860::8888 and 2001:4860:4860::8844, for IPv6 access).

If you are not sure how to change the DNS settings, check out the don't know how to change the DNS settings guide.

Maybe the reason for the  ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED error message is the cookies and cache files stored in your device.

To learn how to clear the browser's cache (and cookies), check out the don't know how to clear the cache solutions.