{"id":24694,"date":"2024-01-11T13:59:40","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T13:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/?p=24694"},"modified":"2024-11-14T11:28:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T11:28:53","slug":"err_connection_timed_out-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/err_connection_timed_out-error\/","title":{"rendered":"Fixing the Err_Connection_Timed_Out Error"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"what-is-the-err_connection_timed_out-error\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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&#8217;s server within a certain time frame \u2013 typically around 30 seconds \u2013\u00a0 resulting in a timeout.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the world of WordPress, this error can be likened to a server with limited processing power trying to run a complex application. It&#8217;s like trying to run a high-end game on a basic computer \u2013 the system struggles to keep up. This is especially true in shared hosting environments where the server&#8217;s resources are split among multiple websites.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\r\n<style>\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90{\r\n          background-color: #000000;\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-radius: 6px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 p{\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 .button{\r\n        background-color: rgb(51,57,241);\r\n      color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-color: #3339f1 !important;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 .button:hover{\r\n    background: rgba(51,57,241,0.8);\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n        #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_info p {\r\n        padding-left: 36px;\r\n      }\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px;\r\n      }\r\n  @media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1260px) {\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px !important;\r\n      }\r\n  }\r\n  ;\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id=\"ctablocks_inline_90\" class=\"ctablocks_container inline_type\r\n        \">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"ctablocks_content clear\">\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_info\">\r\n      \r\n            <div class=\"title-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/info-icon-cta.png\" alt=\"Say goodbye to website errors\" title=\"Say goodbye to website errors\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t            <h4>Say goodbye to website errors<\/h4>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <p>Achieve peace of mind with 99.99% uptime on 10Web Managed <br>WordPress Hosting, powered by Google Cloud. <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_button\">\r\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/ai-website-builder\/\" class=\"button\" data-gtag=\"sign-up-blog\" data-buttontype=\"sign-up\" data-gtag=\"cta-90\" data-buttontype=\"cta-inline\"\r\n\t        >Learn How<\/a>\r\n            \r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n<h2 id=\"same-error-different-message\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same error different message<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/This-site-cant-be-reached.jpg\" alt=\"Chrome browser err connection lost error or this site can't be reached screen\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24742\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the messaging of the same error on different browsers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Safari<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Safari Can\u2019t Open the Page. Safari can\u2019t open the page domainname.com because the server where this page is located isn\u2019t responding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Firefox<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; The connection has timed out. The server at domainname.com is taking too long to respond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Microsoft Edge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Hmmm\u2026 can\u2019t reach this page. Domainname.com took too long to respond.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-the-error-occurs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why the error occurs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several potential reasons why this error might occur:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Server unavailability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; The most common reason for this error is that the server hosting the website is not responding or is temporarily down. This could be due to server maintenance, high traffic, or server issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Network issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Problems with your internet connection or local network can also lead to this error. It could be caused by a slow or unstable internet connection, a misconfigured router or firewall, or issues with your ISP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Firewall or security software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Sometimes, firewall or security software on your computer may block the connection to the website, resulting in a timeout error.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>DNS issues <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Domain Name System (DNS) is responsible for translating human-readable domain names (e.g., www.example.com) into IP addresses that computers can understand. If there are DNS issues, your browser may not be able to resolve the website&#8217;s IP address, causing a timeout error.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Browser extensions or plugins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Certain browser extensions or plugins can interfere with your connection to websites. Disabling or removing these extensions may resolve the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Proxy settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; If you&#8217;re using a proxy server, misconfigured proxy settings can cause connection timeouts. Ensure your proxy settings are correctly configured.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>WordPress website and server configuration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Website configurations such as execution time and PHP memory can cause connection timeouts. Server misconfigurations can cause timeout issues. Changing the website configurations and ensuring correct server configurations may resolve the connection issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-troubleshoot-and-resolve-the-err_connection_timed_out-error\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to troubleshoot and resolve the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you come across the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error on your WordPress site, figuring out where to start fixing it can be a bit daunting, especially if you&#8217;re not sure what&#8217;s causing it. Generally, the problem lies in one of two areas: either it&#8217;s a client-side issue, like your network connection or firewall settings, or it&#8217;s a server-side problem. On the server end, the issues could be related to memory limitations, how long scripts are allowed to run, and similar factors.\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, when this error pops up, you&#8217;ll want to check both your own network setup and the server where your site is hosted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"check-your-internet-connection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your internet connection<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your internet connection is stable and working correctly. Try accessing other websites to verify if the issue is specific to the website you&#8217;re trying to reach. While this may seem like a basic step, it&#8217;s often the root cause of the issue. Here&#8217;s what you can do:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart your router\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a simple fix but surprisingly effective. Turn off your router, unplug it from the power source, wait about 30 seconds, and then plug it back in and turn it on. This process, known as power cycling, can resolve a surprising number of connection issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assess the quality of your Wi-Fi connection\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow or unstable Wi-Fi is a frequent issue, especially in crowded areas where many people are sharing the same network. If you&#8217;re in such a spot, the problem might just be the overloaded Wi-Fi.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"refresh-the-page-and-try-a-different-browser\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refresh the page and try a different browser<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, the error is temporary, and a simple page refresh (F5 key or the browser&#8217;s refresh button) can solve the problem.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At other times, the issue may be browser-specific. Try accessing the website using a different web browser to see if the error persists.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"test-in-incognito\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test in incognito<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When facing issues with your browser, a good first step is to try accessing the webpage in an Incognito window. You can open a new incognito page by simultaneously pressing <\/span><b>Ctrl + Shift + N<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Windows and <\/span><b>Cmd + Shift + N<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Mac.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the webpage opens successfully in Incognito mode, it indicates the problem lies with your browser settings or data and you can focus on browser specific solutions to resolve the issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"clear-browser-cache-and-cookies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear browser cache and cookies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cached data or corrupted cookies may interfere with the connection. Managing your browser data like cache files, saved logins, and cookies is important. While they make your browsing smoother, they can also slow things down and lead to timeout errors. Here&#8217;s a guide to clearing browsing data based on your browser:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Chrome<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Clear browsing data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the<\/span><b> Advanced<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab, select all the options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose <\/span><b>All time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the time range.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Clear data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to remove all browsing data.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clear-browsing-data-advanced.jpg\" alt=\"Chrome clear browsing data window.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24700\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To go straight to the Clear Browsing data page enter: <\/span><b>chrome:\/\/settings\/clearBrowserData<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the URL.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To clear your browsing history without taking the above steps: Press<\/span><b> Ctrl + Shift + Del<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mozilla Firefox<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the hamburger icon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>History<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Clear Recent History<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set the time range to <\/span><b>Everything<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Clear Now<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internet Explorer<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the Settings button (gear icon).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>Safety <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; <\/span><b>Delete browsing history<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check <\/span><b>Temporary Internet files and Website files<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the <\/span><b>Delete<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Edge<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the three dots icon for more options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Privacy, search, and services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under <\/span><b>Clear browsing data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, choose <\/span><b>Choose what to clear<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check <\/span><b>Cached images and files<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit the <\/span><b>Clear<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clear-browsing-data-Edge.jpg\" alt=\"Clear browsing data page of Microsoft Edge\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24706\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"temporarily-disable-firewall-or-security-software\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporarily disable firewall or security software<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re facing the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error, it could be due to your firewall or antivirus software mistakenly blocking a safe website. Here is how to temporarily disable any firewall or security software on your computer to see if they are causing the issue. Make sure to re-enable them afterward.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows users<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To disable your security software:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the <\/span><b>Windows key<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your keyboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Privacy &amp; Security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Windows Security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on<\/span><b> Virus &amp; threat protection settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Manage settings<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off antivirus protection by toggling to the left.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Antivirus-off.jpg\" alt=\"Windows settings where Antivirus is highlighted and shows that it is off.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"878\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24492\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To disable your firewall:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the <\/span><b>Windows<\/b> <b>key<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your keyboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Privacy &amp; Security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Windows Security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to<\/span><b> Firewall &amp; network protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose <\/span><b>Domain network<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and slide the toggle to turn off the firewall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat for all other networks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Firewall-Off.jpg\" alt=\"Windows Firewall section shows firewall has been turned off.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"878\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24494\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac users<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the <\/span><b>Apple logo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the top left of your screen and select <\/span><b>System Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose <\/span><b>Security &amp; Privacy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the <\/span><b>Firewall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Turn Off Firewall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Firewall-off-mac.jpg\" alt=\"Mac network shows that firewall has been turned off.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"878\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24493\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After doing this, check if website access has been restored. Remember, this is a temporary measure. Always turn your firewall and antivirus back on after testing to keep your system safe. If you frequently encounter issues due to these programs, consider switching to different software.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"disable-proxy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disable proxy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encountering the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error can sometimes be linked to proxy server usage. Proxy servers are like middlemen between your computer and the websites you visit, providing additional security and sometimes speeding up your browsing. But, they can also mistakenly block access to websites, causing this error. Here&#8217;s how you can check and disable proxy settings:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"chrome-users\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chrome users<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To access the proxy settings using a Chrome browser:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the three dots at the top right corner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select<\/span><b> Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>System<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b>Open your computer\u2019s proxy settings<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toggle the proxy to off<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows users<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the Windows key and type <\/span><b>Control Panel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Control Panel, click on <\/span><b>Internet Options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Internet Properties window, open the <\/span><b>Connections tab<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and click on <\/span><b>LAN settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Uncheck<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all proxy settings and click <\/span><b>Ok<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Windows-lan-settings-for-proxy.jpg\" alt=\"LAN settings in Windows system for managing proxy \" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24701\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac users<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>System Settings <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and select <\/span><b>Network<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the <\/span><b>active network<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> connection you\u2019re using (like Wi-Fi or Ethernet).<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Proxy-off-1-mac.jpg\" alt=\"Mac system settings with network highlighted.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"878\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24497\" style=\"width: 743.993px; color: #292929; font-size: 20px;\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After selecting your network, click on <\/span><b>Details<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> .<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the <\/span><b>Proxies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Toggle off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all the listed proxy protocols and click <\/span><b>Ok<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Proxy-off-2-mac.jpg\" alt=\"Mac proxy setting where proxy setting toggles are highlighted.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"878\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24498\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to refresh the page afterwards to check if the error persists. If you&#8217;re using a VPN, ensure it&#8217;s not connected by mistake. If the issue continues, try changing VPN protocols or temporarily disabling the VPN, as it might be blocked by your ISP or firewall. If you need to use a proxy server, you might have to reconfigure its settings or consider a different hosting provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"flush-dns-and-renew-ip\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flush DNS and renew IP\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flushing DNS is like hitting the refresh button on your computer&#8217;s memory of website IP addresses. Over time, this DNS cache can get outdated, leading to website access issues. Clearing it can help avoid these timeout errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows users<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press <\/span><b>Windows logo key<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> + <\/span><b>R<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to open the <\/span><b>Run command<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type <\/span><b>cmd<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and hit Enter to open <\/span><b>Command Prompt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type <\/span><b>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and press <\/span><b>Enter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Flush-DNS-windows.jpg\" alt=\"Windows command prompt with flushdns \" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24703\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This resets the DNS cache.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, type these commands one at a time, pressing Enter after each:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>ipconfig \/registerdns<\/li>\n<li>ipconfig \/release<\/li>\n<li>ipconfig \/renew<\/li>\n<li>netsh winsock reset<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac users<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b>Go<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Utilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b>Terminal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Terminal, type in the following command and hit enter: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After doing this, reopen your browser to see if the timeout error has been resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"change-dns-server\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change DNS server<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switching your DNS servers can be another effective way to resolve the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error. While your Internet Service Provider (ISP) usually assigns a default DNS server, switching to a public DNS server like Google or Cloudflare can sometimes offer more reliability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows users<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to <\/span><b>Network and Sharing Center<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Change adapter settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the left side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click your current network connection and select <\/span><b>Properties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find and click on<\/span><b> IPV 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>IPv6<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and click <\/span><b>Properties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note down your existing settings (for possible future use).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>Use the following DNS server addresses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and input:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IPv4 Preferred DNS Server: 1.1.1.1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IPv4 Alternate DNS Server: 1.0.0.1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IPv6 Preferred DNS Server: 2606:4700:4700::1111<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IPv6 Alternate DNS Server: 2606:4700:4700::1001<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>OK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then <\/span><b>Close<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-Windows.jpg\" alt=\"Screen where DNS server can be changed for Windows. \" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24740\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart your web browser to apply the changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac users<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the Apple and go to <\/span><b>System Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the network icon, then your active network.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b>Details<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and then the <\/span><b>DNS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add Cloudflare\u2019s DNS server addresses:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For IPv4: Type 1.1.1.1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For IPv4 Alternate: Type 1.0.0.1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For IPv6: Type 2606:4700:4700::1111<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For IPv6 Alternate: Type 2606:4700:4700::1001<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Changing-DNS-server-1484x832-1.jpg\" alt=\"Changing DNS addresses on a Mac.\" width=\"1484\" height=\"832\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Changing-DNS-server-1484x832-1.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Changing-DNS-server-1484x832-1-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Changing-DNS-server-1484x832-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Changing-DNS-server-1484x832-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Changing-DNS-server-1484x832-1-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Changing-DNS-server-1484x832-1-600x336.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1484px) 100vw, 1484px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>OK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save the changes and then open your browser.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Chrome<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type <\/span><b>chrome:\/\/settings\/security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the address bar to access Chrome\u2019s DNS settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Advanced section, select <\/span><b>With Custom<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the dropdown menu choose: Cloudflare, OpenDNS, CleanBrowsing, Google, or NextDNS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart Chrome to apply the new settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, if you&#8217;re already using a public DNS and facing issues, sometimes switching back to your ISP&#8217;s default servers can fix the problem. Also, if you&#8217;re in a public Wi-Fi hotspot, changing DNS servers can sometimes resolve connection issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"network-adapter-drivers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network adapter drivers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upgrading your network adapter drivers is key in ensuring your computer can connect to the internet without issues like the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error. Outdated or wrongly installed drivers can often be the culprit behind such problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows users<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To update your network adapter drivers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the <\/span><b>Windows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> logo key and search and open <\/span><b>Device Manager<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Device Manager, find and expand the <\/span><b>Network adapters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click on your network adapter and select <\/span><b>Update Driver Software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the dialog box, choose <\/span><b>Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart your computer to implement the changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac users<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the <\/span><b>Apple logo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (top left corner).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>System Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the drop-down menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>Software Updates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Update Now<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to start updating.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your macOS up to date is usually enough to ensure your network adapter drivers are current, potentially resolving any ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"audit-your-host-file\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audit your host file<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every computer has a file known as the host file, which is used to associate website domain names with their corresponding IP addresses. Occasionally, this file might mistakenly block a particular IP address or URL, resulting in the inability to access certain websites. If you&#8217;re facing issues like the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error, it&#8217;s a good idea to check this file. Here&#8217;s how to do it for both Windows and Mac.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows users<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Start menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for a text editor (like Notepad, Notepad++, or Atom).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click on the editor and select <\/span><b>Run as administrator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Admin is necessary to access the hosts file).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Local-host-windows-1.jpg\" alt=\"Right click on notepad and select run as administrator.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24390\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the text editor, go to<\/span><b> File<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Open<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter <\/span><b>C:\\Windows\\System32\\drivers\\etc\\hosts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the <\/span><b>File Name<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> field and click <\/span><b>Open<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if the website you\u2019re trying to visit is listed. If it is, remove the domain name and IP address entries found below the<\/span><b> ::1 localhost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> line.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save the changes and revisit the websites to see if the error is resolved.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Local-host-windows-3.jpg\" alt=\"Host file with IP and domain name of website with error.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24392\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac users<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the top bar, click on <\/span><b>Go<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Utilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Terminal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Local-host-Mac.jpg\" alt=\"Mac desktop with Utilities and Terminal highlighted.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24397\" style=\"width: 743.993px; color: #292929; font-size: 20px;\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter <\/span><b>sudo nano \/private\/etc\/hosts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and press enter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Input your password when prompted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once in the hosts file, look for any entries of the problematic domain and IP address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delete any such entries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To save your changes, press <\/span><b>Command + O<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then hit Return to confirm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exit the file by pressing<\/span><b> Command + X<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try accessing the previously inaccessible websites to check if the NXDOMAIN error is fixed.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By ensuring your Host file doesn&#8217;t erroneously contain entries for the website you&#8217;re trying to access, you can often resolve connectivity issues.<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n<style>\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90{\r\n          background-color: #000000;\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-radius: 6px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 p{\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 .button{\r\n        background-color: rgb(51,57,241);\r\n      color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-color: #3339f1 !important;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 .button:hover{\r\n    background: rgba(51,57,241,0.8);\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n        #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_info p {\r\n        padding-left: 36px;\r\n      }\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px;\r\n      }\r\n  @media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1260px) {\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px !important;\r\n      }\r\n  }\r\n  ;\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id=\"ctablocks_inline_90\" class=\"ctablocks_container inline_type\r\n        \">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"ctablocks_content clear\">\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_info\">\r\n      \r\n            <div class=\"title-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/info-icon-cta.png\" alt=\"Say goodbye to website errors\" title=\"Say goodbye to website errors\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t            <h4>Say goodbye to website errors<\/h4>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <p>Achieve peace of mind with 99.99% uptime on 10Web Managed <br>WordPress Hosting, powered by Google Cloud. <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_button\">\r\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/ai-website-builder\/\" class=\"button\" data-gtag=\"sign-up-blog\" data-buttontype=\"sign-up\" data-gtag=\"cta-90\" data-buttontype=\"cta-inline\"\r\n\t        >Learn How<\/a>\r\n            \r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n<h2 id=\"website-and-server-configuration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website and server configuration<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When website owners encounter an ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error, it&#8217;s crucial to follow a systematic approach to identify and resolve the underlying issue. Here are some reasons that the error can occur and some steps to consider for fixing the error.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Increase Execution time limits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; The default execution time on many servers is set to 30 seconds. You may need to increase this limit, especially for resource-intensive tasks. This can often be done in the php.ini file, .htaccess file, or directly from your hosting control panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Web server configuration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Verify your web server\u2019s configuration (Apache, Nginx, IIS, etc.) for any incorrect settings that might lead to a timeout. This includes checking for proper port configurations and virtual host settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>PHP configuration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Review the php.ini file for settings that might affect execution time, memory limits, and file upload sizes. Adjusting these settings can sometimes resolve timeout issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Check for faulty plugins\/themes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Deactivate plugins and switch to a default WordPress theme temporarily to see if the issue resolves. If it does, reactivate them one by one to identify the culprit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Check server response time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Verify if your server is taking too long to respond. Tools like Pingdom or Google PageSpeed Insights can provide insights into your server&#8217;s response time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Review server resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; If you&#8217;re on shared hosting, check if your site is exhausting the allocated resources (like memory and processing power). High traffic or resource-intensive plugins\/themes can cause such issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimize website performance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Look for ways to optimize your site. Compressing images, using a content delivery network (CDN), caching pages, and optimizing databases can significantly improve load times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Examine DNS settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Ensure that your DNS settings are correctly configured. Incorrect DNS can lead to connection timeouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Content delivery network (CDN) settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; If you&#8217;re using a CDN, ensure that it&#8217;s correctly configured and not causing connectivity issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SSL\/TLS configuration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Incorrect SSL settings or expired certificates can lead to connection errors. Verify that your SSL certificates are up to date and properly installed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Server logs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Check server logs for any error messages that might indicate what&#8217;s causing the timeout. These logs can provide valuable insights into server performance and potential configuration issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bandwidth and traffic limits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Ensure your server isn\u2019t hitting its bandwidth or traffic limits, which can often be a hidden cause of timeouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"review-the-maximum-execution-time\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review the Maximum Execution time<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maximum execution time is a setting that determines how long PHP scripts are allowed to run on your website. The default is often set to 30 seconds by hosting providers. If this time is exceeded, it can lead to ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT errors. Many hosting providers allow you to adjust this setting through the control panel or by request.\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have access and prefer to modify the execution time yourself, there are two ways you can do this.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Modify in php.ini File<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have access to a php.ini file in your home directory, look for the max_execution_time parameter and modify it. For instance, change it from 30 to 240 seconds.<\/span> <b>max_execution_time =240<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Modify in .htaccess File<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the first option isn&#8217;t viable, you might be able to make the change in your .htaccess file. This file is usually in your home directory. Add the following at the top of your .htaccess file:<\/span> <b>php_value max_execution_time 240.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Delete-htaccess-file.jpg\" alt=\"htaccess file presented in the root folder of a website\" width=\"1560\" height=\"878\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24434\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your website is hosted on 10Web, you have dashboard access where you can easily modify PHP limitations such as: <\/span><b>Execution time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Memory limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Upload limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Max post size<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here is a simple guide on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.10web.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/12683875584658-How-to-Increase-PHP-Config-Limitations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to modify your PHP configurations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"raise-your-php-memory-limit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise your PHP memory limit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some instances, PHP scripts might use more memory than what&#8217;s allocated, leading to slow response times or errors on your website. Increasing the memory limit can be a solution, but it&#8217;s important to keep within the maximum memory provided by your hosting service. For WordPress sites, the WP_MEMORY_LIMIT parameter in the wp-config.php file sets the maximum memory PHP can use. On shared hosting, this is often around 64M If your website is not hosted on 10Web, you will need to increase your PHP memory limit through the .htaccess file or the wp-config.php file.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase the PHP memory limit on .htaccess file<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <\/span><b>File Manager<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or an <\/span><b>FTP client<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to access your website&#8217;s root directory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate and open the <\/span><b>.htaccess<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> file.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the line <\/span><b>php_value memory_limit 128M<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the file, adjusting <\/span><b>128M<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a suitable value that aligns with your hosting plan&#8217;s available memory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Save<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>re-upload<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the .htaccess file to your server, replacing the existing one if necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase the PHP memory limit on wp-cnfig.php<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To increase your WordPress memory limit:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <\/span><b>File Manager<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or an <\/span><b>FTP client<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to access your website&#8217;s root directory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate and open your <strong>wp-config.php<\/strong> file<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Wp-config-pho-file-in-root.jpg\" alt=\"Wp config php file shown in root directory \" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24743\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the following line to your wp-config.php file:<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>define(&#8216;WP_MEMORY_LIMIT&#8217;, &#8216;256M&#8217;);<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save the changes and upload the new file to your directory<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that the above code should be inserted above the <\/span><b>wp-settings.php;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inclusion. You can modify the number for the memory limit as needed or allowed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"server-configuration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Server configuration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re running into connection timeout issues, it&#8217;s a good idea to take a peek at your server&#8217;s configuration files such as<strong> Apache\u2019s httpd.conf<\/strong> or <strong>Nginx\u2019s nginx.conf<\/strong>. Sometimes, these files can get a bit mixed up, with settings that aren&#8217;t quite right or even conflicting with each other, and that could be what&#8217;s causing your timeout issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"remove-new-code\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove new code<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve recently tinkered with your website&#8217;s script and then bumped into the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error, chances are your new code might be stirring up trouble. It could be a little misconfiguration or maybe some heavy-duty features that are weighing down your site&#8217;s performance.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s what to do in a situation like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Back it up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; First things first, make a backup of your website and its code. It&#8217;s like saving a game before you enter a tough level \u2013 you&#8217;ll have a fallback if things go sideways. Platforms like Cloudways offer nifty automated backup systems that store everything offsite, so you can breathe easy knowing you can roll back if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Undo recent changes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Next, take out or turn off the code or features you just added. Think of it as retracing your steps to see if one of them was a misstep causing the timeout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Check if the site&#8217;s back up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; After yanking out the new stuff, give your site a whirl. Can you get in without the timeout error now? If yes, it looks like your new code was the party crasher.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fix up the code<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; If pulling the plug on the new code did the trick, it&#8217;s time to put on your detective hat. Go through the code you added for any slip-ups, things out of place, or stuff that might be hogging resources. Tidy it up and make sure it&#8217;s running lean and mean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bring back changes bit by bi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t &#8211; Need those changes back? Introduce them slowly, like adding spices to a recipe. Keep an eye on how your site&#8217;s handling it. This way, if the timeout error sneaks back in, you&#8217;ll know exactly which part of the code is the culprit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"temporarily-disable-plugins\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporarily disable plugins<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re running into an error and suspect a rogue plugin is to blame \u2013 maybe due to a bug or a clash between plugins \u2013 here&#8217;s a quick way to find out which one is causing the trouble. First, we&#8217;re going to put all your plugins on hold. If you can get into your WordPress dashboard, you can disable them from the Plugins section. But if WordPress isn&#8217;t letting you in, you&#8217;ll need to use FTP\/SFTP to sort things out.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use an FTP client like FileZilla to connect to your website&#8217;s server.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to the <\/span><b>wp-content folder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and look for the <\/span><b>plugins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> subfolder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Right-click on the plugins folder, and pick <\/span><b>Rename<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can call it something like <\/span><b>plugins-deactivated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This move effectively switches off all your plugins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, go check your website. If it&#8217;s working, a plugin was the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the problematic plugin\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head back to your WordPress dashboard. You may see some error messages \u2013 that&#8217;s just because all your plugins are now deactivated. Go back to your files in the FTP client and rename the folder back to <\/span><b>plugins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will remove the errors and let you see a list of your plugins on the WordPress dashboard. However, all of your plugins will be inactive.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start activating your plugins one at a time. After each one, check your site. When the error pops back up, you&#8217;ll know you&#8217;ve just reactivated the problematic plugin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"switch-to-default-theme\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch to default theme<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re stuck with a timeout issue and can&#8217;t get into your WordPress admin panel, switching to the default theme might help you troubleshoot. Here&#8217;s how you can do that without needing to access your dashboard:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use an FTP client (like FileZilla) or your hosting control panel\u2019s file manager to connect to your website\u2019s server.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, head to the root directory of your WordPress site. This is where you&#8217;ll find files like wp-config.php and wp-admin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the root directory, look for and enter the <\/span><b>wp-content folder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside wp-content, you&#8217;ll find the <\/span><b>themes directory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the themes directory, find the folder for your current theme and rename it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your active theme renamed, WordPress will automatically switch to the default theme.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, go visit your website. It should be up and running with the default theme.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"closing-thoughts\">Closing thoughts<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we delved into understanding and troubleshooting the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error, a common issue in web browsing that usually points to network or server communication problems. This error can arise from various factors, such as overloaded servers, unstable network connections, or DNS configuration issues. To address this, we explored a range of troubleshooting steps. These included refreshing DNS settings and renewing IP addresses, as well as temporarily disabling firewall and antivirus software to check for any conflicts with security measures. Additionally, we discussed how to increase the maximum execution time and memory limit for PHP scripts. 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