DNS Issues
WordPress DNS not working? Get your domain pointing right
When DNS is wrong, your domain shows the wrong site or nothing at all. BugShield developers fix A records, nameservers, and WordPress URL settings so visitors reach the correct server.
from £49.99
Fix my DNS issueThe Problem
WordPress DNS not working: typical signs
Domain shows a parking page or old host after migration.
Some visitors see the site, others see DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN.
You changed nameservers and email or the site stopped resolving.
www works but the apex domain does not, or vice versa.
Cloudflare orange cloud settings conflict with your origin server.
The Answer
How we fix WordPress DNS problems
DNS issues sit between your registrar, DNS provider, and hosting. We verify A, CNAME, and nameserver records, check propagation, and align WordPress siteurl and home values with the live domain.
DNS troubleshooting is £49.99 from BugShield with a confirmed quote. We work with your registrar and host credentials stored safely in the Password Vault.
How It Works
Fix WordPress DNS not working in three steps
Explain what changed
New host, new domain, or nameserver update? Tell us what visitors see versus what you expect.
Audit DNS records
We check registrar, DNS panel, and WordPress URLs, then confirm the fix price.
Correct and verify
Records are updated, propagation checked, and the site loads on the correct domain worldwide.
When WordPress DNS is not working
If DNS is misconfigured, no amount of WordPress troubleshooting will help. Visitors see 'site can't be reached', ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED, or land on the wrong server entirely.
DNS issues often follow domain transfers, hosting migrations, or accidental edits in the registrar control panel.
- A record pointing to wrong IP address
- Nameservers still set to previous host
- Missing or incorrect CNAME for www subdomain
- Expired domain registration
- DNS propagation still in progress after recent change
Diagnosing DNS vs WordPress issues
Tools like dig, nslookup, or online DNS checkers show whether your domain resolves to the expected IP. If DNS is correct but the site still fails, the problem is on the server or in WordPress.
We verify both layers so you are not waiting for propagation when the real issue is a crashed PHP process.
BugShield DNS troubleshooting
DNS-related downtime fixes start from £49.99 with a confirmed quote. We verify records, coordinate with your host if needed, and confirm WordPress loads on the correct domain.
Tell us what changed recently (migration, registrar update, CDN setup) when you submit your fix request.
FAQ
WordPress DNS not working: FAQs
How long does DNS propagation take?
Often minutes to 48 hours depending on TTL. We set records correctly first; propagation is then up to global DNS caches.
Can you fix DNS without moving my hosting?
Yes. Many issues are wrong A records or nameservers, not the host itself.
Will fixing DNS affect my email?
We preserve MX records when updating web DNS. If email broke during a move, we can review SPF and MX as part of the fix.
Why does my WordPress domain not resolve?
DNS records may point to the wrong server, nameservers may not have propagated, or the domain may have expired. We check records against your hosting provider's requirements.
How long does DNS propagation take?
Changes can take from minutes to 48 hours depending on TTL settings and registrar. If the site has been broken longer than that, the records themselves are likely wrong.
Can moving WordPress hosting break DNS?
Yes. After migration you must update A records or nameservers to the new host. Until propagation completes, some visitors see the old site or nothing at all.
Is DNS a WordPress problem or a hosting problem?
DNS is configured at your domain registrar or DNS provider, not inside WordPress. However, WordPress URL settings must match the domain once DNS resolves correctly.
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