Problem with online package manager

[Ever]

I have been trying to access the online package manager for days and it gives me the following error:
Host name resolution for "packages.lazarus-ide.org" failed
Is it currently offline or is there some problem causing this to happen?

[Aruna]

I have been trying to access the online package manager for days and it gives me the following error:
Host name resolution for "packages.lazarus-ide.org" failed
Is it currently offline or is there some problem causing this to happen?

Hi, I just checked and it is Monday, December 30th 2024 at 8:34 PM evening and everything seems to be working. Screenshot is attached!

[Aruna]

I have been trying to access the online package manager for days and it gives me the following error:
Host name resolution for "packages.lazarus-ide.org" failed
Is it currently offline or is there some problem causing this to happen?

chatGPT says:
The error message "Host name resolution for 'packages.lazarus-ide.org' failed" means that your computer is unable to resolve (find) the IP address associated with the domain name packages.lazarus-ide.org. This process is called DNS resolution, and it is essential for converting domain names (like packages.lazarus-ide.org) into IP addresses that computers use to locate and communicate with servers over the internet.

What This Error Means:

    DNS Resolution Failure: Your computer attempted to access the server at packages.lazarus-ide.org, but could not find the server's IP address due to DNS issues.
    Potential Causes:
        DNS Server Issues: The DNS server you are using may be down or misconfigured, preventing it from resolving the domain name.
        Network Connectivity Problems: There may be problems with your internet connection, preventing your system from contacting the DNS server or the remote server.
        Server Downtime: The server hosting packages.lazarus-ide.org might be temporarily offline or unreachable.
        Incorrect Domain Name: There could be an issue with the domain name itself, though this is less likely.

Steps to Troubleshoot:

    Check Internet Connection: Ensure that your internet connection is active and stable.
    Verify DNS Settings: Make sure that your computer's DNS settings are correctly configured. You can try switching to a public DNS like Google's (8.8.8. or Cloudflare's (1.1.1.1).
    Check Server Status: The server might be temporarily down. You can check the official Lazarus website or forums to see if there are any known outages.
    Try a Different Network: If you're on a restricted network (like a corporate or school network), try connecting to a different network (e.g., mobile hotspot) to see if the issue is network-related.

If the issue persists, it may be worth checking for announcements regarding server maintenance or outages on the Lazarus website or forum. ( Which you have already done

[Ever]

I'm going to activate the VPN to see if it works that way

[Ever]

I do indeed have some blocking, when I activate the VPN I connect immediately. I must thank the government for their experiments trying to block us from certain things. They end up blocking others.

[Aruna]

I do indeed have some blocking, when I activate the VPN I connect immediately. I must thank the government for their experiments trying to block us from certain things. They end up blocking others.

Well, I am happy you have managed to isolate the cause and I am also curious as to which govt and country you are in? If you do not feel comfortable sharing that on the public forum please send me a personal message.

[Ever]

I'm from Venezuela, and sometimes they block things, so I've gotten used to using a VPN.