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Failed to start DNF makecache CentOS | Resolved

If you have been running into the “failed to start dnf makecache” error message, our experts are here to help.

According to our experts, this error lets us know that the DNF package manager ran into an issue while trying to update its metadata cache.

The metadata cache has information about available packages and their dependencies from the configured repositories.

This error stops us from installing or updating packages until the issue is resolved.

Let’s take a look at some of the common reasons and steps to fix the issue:

• First, we have to check the network connection and verify we can access external websites and repositories.
• The, review the repository configuration files to make sure they are correctly set up.
• Furthermore, make sure the repository URLs are valid and accessible.
• In case the repository server we are trying to access is experiencing issues, we will run into an error.
• Next, verify that the DNS configuration is correct and that we can resolve domain names to IP addresses.
• Some repository configurations use mirrorlists. So, verify they are reconfigured correctly to avoid errors.
• Furthermore, a firewall or proxy can also block the DNF operation leading to an error.
• If the error is due to corrupted Yum cache files, we should clear the Yum cache with this command:

  sudo yum clean all

  Then try running dnf makecache again.

• Additionally, the error may be due to certain packages on our system with unmet dependencies.

We can also check the DNF logs to get further information about the error.

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Conclusion

In brief, our Support Experts demonstrated how to fix the “Failed to start DNF makecache” in CentOS error.