How can I resolve 'DNS-65,554' email account network error?

I can’t open email account network error DNS-65,554


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iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Feb 15, 2025 2:29 AM

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Posted on Feb 15, 2025 5:59 AM

Having seen similar reports, it is very likely that BTs DNS services have been temporarily misconfigured, or have a fault. As quick workaround, you should be able to access your BT Mail using a web browser via BTs Mail portal:

https://email.bt.com/


Presumably you are using a BT/EE Router - and as consequence, your devices will be deriving their DNS Server settings (via DHCP) from your WiFi/Internet Router. Domestic BT/EE Routers rarely provide the facility to change DNS settings - and will be preconfigured to use BT's own DNS services.


You can work-around this limitation of the Router by using a reliable external DNS service. I recommend using one of the following DNS services - for which IPv4 and IPv6 server addresses are listed:


Quad9 (highly recommended)


9.9.9.9

149.112.112.112

2620:fe::fe

2620:fe::9



OpenDNS


208.67.222.222

208.67.220.220

2620:119:35::35

2620:119:53::53



Cloudflare


1.1.1.1

1.0.0.1

2606:4700:4700::1111

2606:4700:4700::1001



If you need to reconfigure the DNS settings for your iPad or iPhone, these are set individually for each WiFi network that you connect to:

Settings > WiFi > [Your WiFi Network] - tap the blue "i" icon - [DNS] Configure DNS - select Manual


Enter all four of the DNS Server entries for the chosen DNS service, one per line, exactly as shown. The sequence doesn't particularly matter; delete any other DNS Server addresses before selecting Done.


If you are unsure how to change your DNS settings, or are uncomfortable doing so, a really easy way to set and manage them is to use a third-party utility App - DNSecure:

https://apps.apple.com/app/dnsecure/id1533413232



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Feb 15, 2025 5:59 AM in response to kath159

Having seen similar reports, it is very likely that BTs DNS services have been temporarily misconfigured, or have a fault. As quick workaround, you should be able to access your BT Mail using a web browser via BTs Mail portal:

https://email.bt.com/


Presumably you are using a BT/EE Router - and as consequence, your devices will be deriving their DNS Server settings (via DHCP) from your WiFi/Internet Router. Domestic BT/EE Routers rarely provide the facility to change DNS settings - and will be preconfigured to use BT's own DNS services.


You can work-around this limitation of the Router by using a reliable external DNS service. I recommend using one of the following DNS services - for which IPv4 and IPv6 server addresses are listed:


Quad9 (highly recommended)


9.9.9.9

149.112.112.112

2620:fe::fe

2620:fe::9



OpenDNS


208.67.222.222

208.67.220.220

2620:119:35::35

2620:119:53::53



Cloudflare


1.1.1.1

1.0.0.1

2606:4700:4700::1111

2606:4700:4700::1001



If you need to reconfigure the DNS settings for your iPad or iPhone, these are set individually for each WiFi network that you connect to:

Settings > WiFi > [Your WiFi Network] - tap the blue "i" icon - [DNS] Configure DNS - select Manual


Enter all four of the DNS Server entries for the chosen DNS service, one per line, exactly as shown. The sequence doesn't particularly matter; delete any other DNS Server addresses before selecting Done.


If you are unsure how to change your DNS settings, or are uncomfortable doing so, a really easy way to set and manage them is to use a third-party utility App - DNSecure:

https://apps.apple.com/app/dnsecure/id1533413232



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