Fix: DNS Name Not Resolving
Query authoritative NS directly with `dig +trace`
DNS resolution failures are usually a missing record, a TTL still propagating, or a local resolver issue. Start with `dig` against `8.8.8.8` to rule the local resolver out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes DNS Name Not Resolving?
DNS resolution failures are usually a missing record, a TTL still propagating, or a local resolver issue. Start with `dig` against `8.8.8.8` to rule the local resolver out.
How to fix DNS Name Not Resolving?
Run `dig myapp.example.com @8.8.8.8` to compare public resolution with your resolver. If 8.8.8.8 answers, it's local/cache. If not, check the authoritative zone for the record.
Example fix from Kintify Fix
Input: myapp.example.com returns NXDOMAIN
Output: Run `dig myapp.example.com @8.8.8.8` to compare public resolution with your resolver. If 8.8.8.8 answers, it's local/cache. If not, check the authoritative zone for the record.
Used by developers debugging real production systems