HTTP Errors

The ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED error pops up when your browser fails to translate a website’s domain name into an IP address – a process crucial for online navigation. The error represents a critical failure in the process of Domain Name System (DNS) resolution, which is fundamental to how the internet functions. To truly grasp this issue, let’s delve deeper into the mechanics…

The ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS, also known as a redirect loop, is a common browser error that can be perplexing but is generally straightforward to resolve. This error typically surfaces after recent changes on a website, misconfigurations of server redirects, incorrect settings with third-party services, or sometimes due to issues with the browser’s cache or cookies. What is the ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS error? This error…

Understanding the 500 Internal Server Error The 500 Internal Server Error is the digital equivalent of a shrug from your server. It’s a general-purpose error message indicating that the server encountered something unexpected that prevented it from fulfilling the request. This error is particularly tricky because it’s a catch-all response for when the server knows something is wrong but can’t…

What is an HTTP 405 error? The 405 Method Not Allowed error is a standard HTTP response status code that indicates a web server has received and recognized a client’s request but has rejected that particular method for the requested resource. This means the method – such as GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc. – used in the request line is…

When you’re surfing the web and suddenly hit a “401 Unauthorized Error,” it’s like running into a digital roadblock. This error is a standard response in the internet world, indicating that access to the requested resource is denied due to lack of proper authentication. Same error different message The message of the 401 Unauthorized Error can vary: 401 Authorization Required…

When browsing the web, encountering an HTTP error isn’t uncommon. One such error is the HTTP Error 503, known as ‘Service Unavailable.’ This error pops up when you’re trying to access a website, but the server is, for some reason, unable to handle your request at that moment. Unlike errors that indicate a problem with your own internet connection or…

Encountering a 400 Bad Request error can be a baffling and often frustrating experience for internet users. This error is a standard HTTP response code that indicates the request sent to the website server, typically by the user’s web browser or other client, is incorrect or corrupted, and the server can’t understand it. It’s like sending a letter with an…

If you come across the error message ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH when trying to access a website, it may be due to the site using an outdated and unsupported version of TLS. Whenever you visit a website that uses HTTPS, there are several steps that take place between your browser and the webserver to ensure that the SSL/TLS connection and certificate are valid….

Chrome says this site can’t be reached. What does that mean? When you encounter a “This site can’t be reached” message in Chrome, it indicates a failure in establishing a connection to the requested website. Essentially, Chrome is attempting to reach the server hosting the website, but something is preventing a successful connection. One common issue is a disruption in…

What is the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error The ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error is a common error message that you might encounter when trying to access a website. It typically indicates that your browser was unable to establish a connection to the website’s server within a certain time frame – typically around 30 seconds –  resulting in a timeout. In the world of WordPress, this…

What does DNS Server Not Responding mean? When you encounter the message “DNS Server Not Responding,” it means that your computer or phone cannot connect to the system that translates website names to their respective IP addresses. You can think of the Domain Name System (DNS) as a translator between you and the internet. When you type in a website…

Why do I get the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error Sometimes when you’re using Google Chrome to browse the internet, you might come across an error message that says “ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED.” Well, that’s just a fancy way of saying that Chrome tried to visit a webpage, but it couldn’t make a connection. The reason behind this error is usually because your internet connection is…