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How do I fix the remote name could not be resolved?
Re: The remote name could not be resolved: ‘http’
- Check that the name is correctly sepcified.
- Verify that there is network connectivity as this is required to communicate with the DNS servers used to resolve a hostname.
- Check that the DNS server address is correct especially if they are configured statically.
What does remote name could not be resolved mean?
You can think of DNS as the phonebook of the Internet. When you HTTP request throws an exception, telling you that the remote name could not be resolved, it basically means that an IP address couldn’t be solved from the provided domain name.
How do I resolve a remote name?
“Remote name could not be resolved” errors usually mean that the DNS server(s) currently in use by your router or computer have a problem. To solve this you need to configure your router and/or computer to use different DNS servers. There are many free and reliable DNS servers you can use.
What is System Net WebException?
The WebException class is thrown by classes descended from WebRequest and WebResponse that implement pluggable protocols for accessing the Internet. When WebException is thrown by a descendant of the WebRequest class, the Response property provides the Internet response to the application.
How do I change DNS servers?
On an Android Phone or Tablet To change your DNS server, head to Settings > Wi-Fi, long-press the network you’re connected to, and tap “Modify Network”. To change DNS settings, tap the “IP settings” box and change it to “Static” instead of the default DHCP.
What causes System Net WebException?
What is using System Net?
Classes in the System.Net namespace can be used to develop Windows Store apps or desktop apps. When used in a Windows Store app, classes in the System.Net namespace are affected by network isolation feature, part of the application security model used by the Windows Developer Preview.