Ping request could not find host

1. What is ping request could not find host?
2. How do I find the hostname for ping?
3. Why can I ping IP address but not hostname?
4. Why is my hostname not working?

What is ping request could not find host?

This error message says your computer could not find the domain name because it failed to resolve the hostname to IP address. This DNS issue blocks your computer from accessing any domain names by typing the website addresses on the browser.

How do I find the hostname for ping?

In the terminal window, type ping followed by a space and enter the hostname of the web resource (for example, ping www.google.com). Also, on the Mac OS, you can use the Network Utility. Open Network Utility on the MAC and go to the ping tab. Enter the hostname and click the Ping button.

Why can I ping IP address but not hostname?

If your computer has a DNS related issue, you won't be able to ping the host name EXAMPLE. However, your computer can successfully ping the IP address 213.13. 123.124. Sometimes you may see an error message Ping request could not find the host.

Why is my hostname not working?

usually it means that the DNS your computer communicates with does not have PTR record indicating a hostname for the IPv4 address or the DNS did not respond (not operational or wrong IP) or the left control panel checkbox 'Resolve IPs to Hostnames' is unchecked.