How to fix the Oracle error TNS-00008: INTCTL: could not contact destination Navigator?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorTNS-00008: INTCTL: could not contact destination Navigator with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

TNS-00008: INTCTL: could not contact destination Navigator

Reason for the Error TNS-00008: INTCTL: could not contact destination Navigator

Cause: Connection could not be properly established to a Navigator. This may be because the Navigator specified is not running or the Navigator addresses are incorrect.

How to fix the Error TNS-00008: INTCTL: could not contact destination Navigator ?

You can fix this error in Oracle by following the below steps

Action: Check that the Navigator is running by using the STATUS command of the Interchange Control Utility; if necessary, start the Navigator using the START command of the Interchange Control Utility. If it is running and the error persists, contact Oracle Customer Support.