# fatal: unable to access 'https://github.com/…': Could not resolve host: github.com

**Code:** `Could not resolve host` · **Category:** Git · **Seen on:** Git

DNS lookup for the Git host failed from this machine.

## Meaning

No internet, broken DNS, VPN/proxy settings or a typo. Proxy environments need http.proxy configured.

## Common causes

- Offline / DNS issue
- Proxy required but not configured
- Typo in the URL

## Quick fix

1. Check DNS: nslookup github.com
2. Configure proxy: git config --global http.proxy http://proxy:8080
3. Fix the URL

## Detailed fix by platform

### Git

1. `git config --global http.proxy http://proxy.corp:8080`

## How to diagnose

1. **DNS** — Resolves?
2. **Proxy** — Required?

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Source: [WhatIsMyError](https://whatismyerror.com/errors/git/could-not-resolve-host-github)