The DNS is not resolving Xbox server names issue usually arises for users utilizing wireless network connectivity. If you’re wondering how to fix that error, check out the potential resolutions below.

How can I fix the DNS is not resolving Xbox server names error?

1. Restart the Xbox console and router

2. Change the DNS to Google DNS

Some users have said they’ve fixed the DNS is not resolving Xbox server names error by changing their DNS to Google. To do that on the Xbox One:

  1. Turn the console on.

  2. Select Settings on the console’s menu.

  3. Then select Network to open the options shown directly below.

  4. Select Advanced settings > DNS settings.

  5. Select Manual to open the Primary DNS boxes shown directly below.

  6. Enter 8 in each one of the four Primary DNS text boxes. Thus, the full number entered across all four boxes will be 8888.

  7. Press the Enter button on the input keyboard.

  8. For the secondary DNS, enter 8844 as in the snapshot directly below.

  9. Press B to save the changed DNS settings. Thereafter, it will check your connection and hopefully display a Your console is connected to the internet message.

3. Reset your router

The DNS is not resolving Xbox server names error might be due to your router’s settings, which you can reset. To reset the router, look for the reset button at the back of it. You’ll usually need something like a pin or paperclip to press the Reset button with. Press the button for about 10 seconds to reset the router. Note, however, that resetting a router will also remove internet provider settings; so you might have to reconnect devices.

4. Change your WiFi channel width to 20Mhz

Those potential fixes are worth a shot. Although not guaranteed for everybody, one, or more, of those resolutions might fix the DNS is not resolving Xbox server names error on your console.

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