DNS_ERROR_BAD_KEYMASTER 0x800723A2

Error code 9122 · HRESULT 0x800723A2

WINDOWS

This operation could not be completed because the DNS server listed as the current key master for this zone is down or misconfigured. Resolve the problem on the current key master for this zone or use another DNS server to seize the key master role.

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What it means

DNS_ERROR_BAD_KEYMASTER is a Windows error code (system error 9122, returned as HRESULT 0x800723A2) reported by Windows. Its official message is: “This operation could not be completed because the DNS server listed as the current key master for this zone is down or misconfigured. Resolve the problem on the current key master for this zone or use another DNS server to seize the key master role.”

How to fix DNS_ERROR_BAD_KEYMASTER

  1. Test connectivity to the remote host first (ping, then the exact port)
  2. Check firewall, VPN and proxy rules for the involved process
  3. Run 'ipconfig /flushdns' and 'netsh interface ip reset', then reboot

Related errors

DNS_ERROR_BAD_PACKETDNS_ERROR_INVALID_SIGNATURE_VALIDITY_PERIODDNS_ERROR_NOT_ALLOWED_ON_UNSIGNED_ZONEDNS_ERROR_INVALID_NSEC3_ITERATION_COUNTDNS_ERROR_ROLLOVER_ALREADY_QUEUEDDNS_ERROR_NOT_ALLOWED_ON_ACTIVE_SKDDNS_ERROR_DNSSEC_IS_DISABLED

Source: Microsoft WinError.h

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