I get the error message "A server with the specified hostname could not be found" - What to do now?

Written by Jens B.

Last published at: May 8th, 2024

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If you see this error message in the orderbird app, a central node of internet traffic (a so-called DNS server) in Europe is no longer reachable. But don't worry - all you need to do is adjust a few settings on your Apple device and you're back online in no time!


In a nutshell

  • Open the settings of your Apple Device (iPad/iPod/iPhone)
  • Tap on Wi-Fi, then on the "i" behind the Wi-Fi name
  • Tap on "Configure DNS" and select "Manual".
  • Enter 1.1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8
  • Save & that's it

Step by step

  1. Exit the orderbird app and tap on the Apple device settings.
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  2. On the left side of your iPad or iPhone/iPod, go to "Wi-Fi" at the top of the list. The settings for Wi-Fi will now open.
  3. ... and click on the "i" in the circle behind the Wi-Fi that you are connected to. 

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  4. Now tap on "Configure DNS"...
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  5. Tap on "Manual" and you will now get a selection of stored DNS servers.
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  6. Swipe once from right to left over the displayed sequence of numbers to delete the stored DNS Server. In our example, it is "192.168.0.1". Then tap on "Delete"
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  7. Tap the green plus sign and enter server "1.1.1.1". Repeat the procedure for server "8.8.8.8".
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  8. Tap on "Save" in the upper right corner.
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  9. Ready!
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    Exit the settings and reopen the orderbird app.