{"id":24759,"date":"2024-01-12T22:16:28","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T22:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/?p=24759"},"modified":"2025-01-22T14:29:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T14:29:14","slug":"fix-this-site-cant-be-reached-errors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/fix-this-site-cant-be-reached-errors\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix This Site Can\u2019t be Reached Errors"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"chrome-says-this-site-cant-be-reached-what-does-that-mean\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chrome says this site can&#8217;t be reached. What does that mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you encounter a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;This site can\u2019t be reached&#8221;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One common issue is a disruption in your internet connection, either somewhere in your local network or with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Alternatively, the problem might lie with the website, which could be temporarily down or undergoing maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/err-connection-refused.jpg\" alt=\"This site cant be reached error in Chrome with error code ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"877\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24775\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this error message is unique to Chrome, other browsers have similar messages, though the wording may differ.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though Chrome provides some basic troubleshooting suggestions and an error code, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;This site can\u2019t be reached&#8221;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> message is intentionally generic as it appears for various reasons.<\/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=\"chromes-error-codes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chrome&#8217;s error codes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;This site can\u2019t be reached&#8221; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">error in Chrome always includes a specific error code that changes depending on the cause of the error. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common error codes include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"dns_probe_finished_nxdomain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/how-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-issue\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This happens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when your browser can&#8217;t find the DNS settings for the website you&#8217;re trying to visit. It means the browser is having trouble locating which server hosts the site. Common causes could be issues with the website&#8217;s domain name or problems with your DNS server.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/typo-address-bar-this-site-cant-be-reached.jpg\" alt=\"An error from Chrome that says &quot;this site can't be reached&quot; and DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN sometimes results from typos in the address bar.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"877\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24790\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"err_connection_timed_out\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This code pops up when the browser waits too long for a response from the website&#8217;s server. The server takes too long to reply, and the browser gives up waiting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/this-site-cant-be-reached-timed-out.jpg\" alt=\"Chrome's this site can't be reached screen with error code ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"877\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24787\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"err_connection_reset\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERR_CONNECTION_RESET<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/how-to-fix-err-connection-reset-error\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this error<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means the browser tried to connect to the website, but the connection was reset. In other words, it was interrupted and couldn&#8217;t be completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/this-site-cant-be-reached-connection-reset.jpg\" alt=\"Chrome's this site can't be reached error screen with code ERR_CONNECTION_RESET.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"877\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24786\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"err_connection_closed\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERR_CONNECTION_CLOSED<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is like ERR_CONNECTION_RESET, but the connection was never fully established before it was closed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/connection-closed.jpg\" alt=\"This site can't be reached screen in Chrome with error code ERR_CONNECTION_CLOSED.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"877\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24771\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"err_connection_refused\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/fix-err_connection_refused-error\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This error<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> indicates that the connection to the website was outright refused. This could be due to a misconfiguration or a restriction on either your side or the website&#8217;s server.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/err-connection-refused.jpg\" alt=\"This site cant be reached error in Chrome with error code ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"877\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24775\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-this-error-appears-in-firefox-and-safari\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How this error appears in Firefox and Safari<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Mozilla Firefox and Apple&#8217;s Safari, a situation leading to a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;This site can\u2019t be reached&#8221;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> error in Chrome results in a more specific message. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because these browsers use distinct messages for different problems, users can more easily identify and troubleshoot the specific problem they are encountering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many other browsers use a similar approach to help users determine whether the problem is related to DNS resolution, server connectivity, or other network-related issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"firefox\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firefox<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, when Firefox encounters a DNS issue similar to Chrome&#8217;s DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN, it displays the message &#8220;Hmm. We&#8217;re having trouble finding that site.&#8221; This indicates that Firefox is unable to resolve the website&#8217;s address.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/firefox-site-cant-be-reached-error.jpg\" alt=\"Firefox error screen showing &quot;Hmm. We're having trouble connecting to that site.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"878\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24776\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, if the issue is related to connectivity, Firefox will show a different message entirely. This differentiation helps users understand whether the problem is finding the website&#8217;s address or connecting to the website&#8217;s server.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"safari\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safari<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safari, the default browser on Apple devices, also opts for specific messages for various errors rather than a single catch-all message.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/safari-this-site-cant-be-reached-error.jpg\" alt=\"Safari error screen that says &quot;Safari can't open the page&quot; because the server isn't responding.\" width=\"1575\" height=\"886\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24783\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, when Safari encounters a timeout due to connectivity issues, it displays the message &#8220;Safari Can&#8217;t Open the Page.&#8221; This message is mainly used to indicate problems with the connection to the server, such as delays in response or interruptions in the network connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"common-causes-of-this-site-cant-be-reached-messages\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common causes of this site can\u2019t be reached messages<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;This site can\u2019t be reached&#8221; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">error in browsers like Chrome is a blanket term covering various issues. These issues can vary widely in nature and origin. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One common cause is DNS-related problems. DNS, or Domain Name System, is like the internet&#8217;s phonebook; it links website names to their IP addresses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When there&#8217;s a DNS issue, your browser can&#8217;t translate the website&#8217;s name into its IP address. This is often indicated by the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error. Common DNS issues include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The website&#8217;s domain name doesn&#8217;t exist or is misspelled in the address bar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The domain name has expired.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The domain&#8217;s DNS records are incomplete or misconfigured.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your computer&#8217;s DNS server is having problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issues with your local network or Internet Service Provider (ISP).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connectivity and device issues are other big causes, often indicated by error codes like ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED, ERR_CONNECTION_CLOSED, ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT, and ERR_CONNECTION_RESET. These can arise from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internet connection problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issues with your device or router.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdated cache and cookies in your browser.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firewall or network restrictions blocking access to certain websites.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browser extensions interfering with website connections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An outdated DNS cache in your computer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In WordPress websites, plugins that disrupt connectivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These issues can prevent your browser from reaching the website you&#8217;re trying to access, resulting in the frustratingly vague <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;This site can\u2019t be reached&#8221; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">message.<\/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=\"troubleshooting-a-this-site-cant-be-reached-error-on-your-own-website\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Troubleshooting a \u201cthis site can\u2019t be reached\u201d error on your own website<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve encountered the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;This site can\u2019t be reached&#8221; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">error on your own website, you&#8217;ll need to figure out if the problem stems from an issue on your end or an issue with the website itself.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, try some basic internet troubleshooting steps to see if there&#8217;s an issue for everyone or just for you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can try accessing the website on a mobile device connection or check it with a service like <a href=\"https:\/\/downforeveryoneorjustme.com\/\">Down for Everyone or Just for Me<\/a>.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it&#8217;s just you, the problem&#8217;s probably related to your internet connection or local network devices. In that case, you can skip to the section below on troubleshooting this error locally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the site&#8217;s down for everyone, here&#8217;s a breakdown of common issues to check out:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"check-server-status\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check server status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, make sure your web server is up and running as usual. Log in to your hosting account and check the server status in your control panel or dashboard. While you&#8217;re at it, check for notifications about server failures or other known issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ssl-certificate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSL certificate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your site uses HTTPS, make sure the SSL certificate is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">valid and properly installed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. An expired or misconfigured SSL certificate can block access to your site.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssllabs.com\/ssltest\/analyze.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSL verification tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like Qualys to ensure everything works correctly or track down issues that lead to errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/test-ssl-this-site-cant-be-reached.jpg\" alt=\"Verifying SSL certificate to check for SSL errors.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"877\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24784\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"domain-registration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domain registration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New websites might face this issue if the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.10web.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360030855331-What-is-a-Domain-Name-Why-You-Need-One-and-Where-to-Get-One\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">domain name<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hasn&#8217;t been purchased yet. Ensure your domain is registered, and give it some time to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.10web.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360032515711-Troubleshooting-Domain-Pointing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">start resolving<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your hosting if you&#8217;ve just bought it or updated the DNS records.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"renew-expired-domains\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renew expired domains<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your website suddenly starts showing this error, check if the domain has expired. You can use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lookup.icann.org\/en\/lookup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHOIS checker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to confirm whether the domain is active, then renew it with the domain registrar if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"verify-domains-dns-records\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify domain&#8217;s DNS records<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A missing DNS A record can cause this error. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.10web.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/12715328070162-My-Website-Doesn-t-Open-How-Do-I-Fix-an-NXDOMAIN-Error\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify your domain&#8217;s DNS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> settings, particularly the nameservers and A record, using tools like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dnschecker.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNSChecker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and update any misconfigured or incomplete DNS records.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/check-dns-this-site-cant-be-reached.jpg\" alt=\"Checking domain DNS records with online tool.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"877\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24768\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"turn-off-dnssec\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off DNSSEC<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If DNSSEC (a security feature) is enabled on your domain but your nameservers don&#8217;t support it, this can lead to errors. Disable DNSSEC through your registrar or domain control panel if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"deactivate-wordpress-plugins\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deactivate WordPress plugins<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faulty or misconfigured WordPress plugins can cause timeouts. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.10web.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360014620420-Troubleshooting-This-Site-is-Experiencing-Technical-Difficulties-Error\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disable plugins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one by one to identify the problematic one, or disable all plugins and reactivate them individually if you can&#8217;t access your dashboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Testing plugins when you can access the WordPress admin<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can access <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yoursite.com\/wp-admin<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can try deactivating the plugin or theme found in the error log. If your error log search didn&#8217;t turn up anything useful, you can deactivate all the plugins in bulk from the Plugins page.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to your WordPress admin account<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>Plugins<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tick <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the box to select all plugins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>Deactivate <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from the <\/span><b>Bulk Actions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> drop-down menu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Apply<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test the site, and if it works, start reactivating the plugins one by one, checking the site each time for the error. After you activate the problem plugin and see the error again, you&#8217;ll know which one is causing the error. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can then contact the plugin&#8217;s developer for help or ask for assistance in the plugin or theme&#8217;s WordPress support forum.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Testing plugins without accessing the WordPress admin<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can&#8217;t access the WordPress admin, you&#8217;ll need to use FTP to access your website&#8217;s files on the server. You can use an FTP client like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/filezilla-project.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FileZilla<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to do that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: calc(56.22294372294372% + 41px); height: 0;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color-scheme: light;\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.arcade.software\/VPzZVFPJ7sDyC9VAtSOD?embed\" title=\"Arcade Flow (Fri Jan 12 2024)\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"webkitallowfullscreen\" mozallowfullscreen=\"mozallowfullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find your FTP credentials from your web host.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use an FTP client like FileZilla to access your website files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rename your<\/span><b> wp-content\/plugins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> folder to disable all plugins, or if you found a particular plugin or theme in the error log, you can <\/span><b>rename that specific folder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead of renaming the plugins folder.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Rename-plugins-folder.jpg\" alt=\"Renaming the WordPress plugins folder via FTP for troubleshooting.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24782\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Test <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the site with the 502 error.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the site works, <\/span><b>reactivate <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the plugins by changing the folder&#8217;s name back to plugins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Repeat <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the process of deactivating plugins or themes by renaming the respective folder and testing the site for the error until you find the problematic plugin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve found the plugin or theme causing the error, you can contact the developer or ask for help in the plugin&#8217;s or theme&#8217;s WordPress forum.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"contact-your-hosting-provider\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Your Hosting Provider<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, don&#8217;t hesitate to contact your hosting provider if everything else checks out. 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If you can&#8217;t access any site, your internet might be down.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"check-website-availability\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check website availability<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use online tools like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/downforeveryoneorjustme.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Down for Everyone or Just Me<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see if the problem is specific to you or affecting all users. If it&#8217;s just you, it&#8217;s a good indicator that there&#8217;s an issue somewhere with your internet connection, network devices, or computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"check-the-url-for-errors\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the URL for errors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure you haven&#8217;t mistyped the website address. A typo or misspelling in the domain name or web address can lead to DNS errors like DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"clear-browsing-data\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear browsing data<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browsers store temporary data to speed up connections, but corrupted or outdated cache and cookies might prevent sites from loading. Clearing your browser data can clear up this issue.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearing Chrome&#8217;s cache:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter <\/span><b>chrome:\/\/settings\/clearBrowserData<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the address bar or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the 3 vertical dots in Chrome&#8217;s upper right corner and choose <\/span><b>History<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b>Clear browsing data<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chrome-clear-cache.jpg\" alt=\"Clearing Chrome's browsing data.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24769\" \/><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tick all the boxes to ensure the cache is totally cleared<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the Time Range from the drop-down menu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Clear data<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chrome-clear-data.jpg\" alt=\"Clear data button in Chrome for clearing the browser cache.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24770\" \/><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will clear out any stored data preventing you from accessing the website. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"try-another-device\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try another device<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test the website on a different device to determine if the problem is with your computer or internet connection. Try to access the website using your mobile device&#8217;s data connection. If it works, it&#8217;s a good sign the problem lies with your network connection or computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"restart-your-router-and-modem\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart your router and modem<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often, restarting your internet hardware can resolve connectivity issues. This step gives your router or modem a fresh start.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most routers and modems have a power button. Press it to turn off the device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wait about a minute, then turn it back on. Give the devices one or two minutes to reconnect to the internet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once everything&#8217;s back online, check if you can access the internet from your browser.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, more than just using the power button is needed. To do a more thorough power cycle:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><b>Unplug <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your router and modem from the power outlet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wait at least 30 seconds (this is important).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Plug it back in and wait a few minutes for everything to boot up.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>For a completely fresh start, restart your computer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the device where you see the DNS error. Restarting these devices often eliminates issues that can resolve many potential problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"run-network-troubleshooting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run network troubleshooting<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can reach the website on a different device, utilize network troubleshooting tools available on your OS to diagnose and solve network-related problems.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Windows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: calc(56.25% + 41px); height: 0;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color-scheme: light;\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.arcade.software\/RoIJhBbDoKT72Us71fBW?embed\" title=\"Windows Network Diagnostics\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"webkitallowfullscreen\" mozallowfullscreen=\"mozallowfullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the <\/span><b>Windows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> key, type <\/span><b>Settings, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and press <\/span><b>Enter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Update &amp; Security &gt; Troubleshoot<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the <\/span><b>Additional troubleshooters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> link.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Internet Connections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and click <\/span><b>Run the troubleshooter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The troubleshooter will attempt to detect any problems that are causing connection issues. If it finds anything, follow the prompts to try and resolve it.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Mac<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Close any open apps and connect to the same Wi-Fi you&#8217;re having issues with.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hold the <\/span><b>Option <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">key, click the <\/span><b>Wi-Fi icon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the menu bar, and select <\/span><b>Open Wireless Diagnostics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Follow the on-screen instructions to check out your network connection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After the scan, click the <\/span><b>Info icon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the<\/span><b> Summary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pane for more details about your network and possible solutions to any issues detected.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"change-your-network\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change your network<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try switching to a different network, like using mobile data instead of Wi-Fi, to see if network restrictions are causing the issue. If you&#8217;re using a wireless connection, try switching to a wired connection if possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"flush-your-dns-cache-and-renew-your-ip\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flush your DNS cache and renew your IP<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearing your DNS cache can resolve issues related to outdated website data stored by your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearing the DNS cache in Windows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: calc(56.25651720542232% + 41px); height: 0;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color-scheme: light;\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.arcade.software\/e6Qk3QcJlEqCIG2zleIQ?embed\" title=\"Release and renew the IP address and flush DNS cacheWindows\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"webkitallowfullscreen\" mozallowfullscreen=\"mozallowfullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Type <\/span><b>cmd <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">into the search bar and open <\/span><b>Command Prompt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Type <\/span><b>ipconfig\/flushdns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and hit <\/span><b>Enter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This clears the DNS cache.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Run these commands one after the other:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>ipconfig \/registerdns<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>ipconfig \/release<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>ipconfig \/renew<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><b>Restart <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your computer and try connecting again.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearing the cache on Mac:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b>Go <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the toolbar, then go to <\/span><b>Utilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the <\/span><b>Terminal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Terminal, type: <\/span><b>sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder &amp;&amp; echo macOS DNS Cache Reset<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and hit <\/span><b>Enter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Flush-DNS-Mac.jpg\" alt=\"Flushing the DNS cache in Terminal on a Mac.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24777\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your admin password at the prompt.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running these commands should cause your network adapter to refresh its DNS settings. If this doesn&#8217;t fix the issue, you may be experiencing trouble with your DNS settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"change-your-dns-server\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change your DNS server<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switching to public DNS servers like Google&#8217;s (8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4) or Cloudflare&#8217;s (1.1.1.1 or 1.0.0.1) can help if there&#8217;s an issue with your default DNS server.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some other DNS servers you can try:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OpenDNS Home: 208.67.222.222 or 208.67.220.220<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AdGuard DNS: 94.140.14.14 or 94.140.15.15<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quad9: 9.9.9.9 or 149.112.112.112<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"switching-to-a-different-dns-server\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switching to a different DNS server<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: calc(56.25651720542232% + 41px); height: 0;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color-scheme: light;\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.arcade.software\/5O4UpKTM1UysEv6Hhxyb?embed\" title=\"Changing DNS Servers Windows\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"webkitallowfullscreen\" mozallowfullscreen=\"mozallowfullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the <\/span><b>Windows <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">key and type <\/span><b>Network connections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select<\/span><b> View network connections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click on your internet adapter (WLAN for Wi-Fi, LAN for Ethernet) and click <\/span><b>Properties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose <\/span><b>Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4)<\/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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>Use the following DNS server addresses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and enter a new DNS server address from the list of alternatives above.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>OK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and restart your browser.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the <\/span><b>Apple <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">icon and go to <\/span><b>System Preferences &gt; Network<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your network and click <\/span><b>Details<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the <\/span><b>DNS tab<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the pop-up window.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delete the existing DNS address (make a note of this address to revert back later if you wish)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the <\/span><b>(+) button<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to add a new DNS server address.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Changing-DNS-server.jpg\" alt=\"Adding a new DNS server on a Mac.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24767\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the new DNS information, and click <\/span><b>OK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart your browser.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If changing the DNS server solves the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;This site can\u2019t be reached&#8221; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">error, the root cause most likely lies with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"reset-tcp-ip\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reset TCP\/IP<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resetting the TCP\/IP protocol can help by rebuilding the protocol and removing any accumulated errors.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To reset TCP\/IP in Windows, you need to open a Command Prompt window with administrator privileges. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to do that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the <\/span><b>Start<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button and type <\/span><b>cmd<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Command prompt window appears. Enter the following commands one by one, pressing <\/span><b>Enter <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after each:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>netsh winsock reset<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>netsh int ip reset<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>ipconfig \/release<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>ipconfig \/renew<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These steps help reset your internet connection, with the final command, &#8220;ipconfig \/flushdns,&#8221; clearing your local DNS cache, which can solve certain connection problems.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once completed, revisit the website displaying the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;This site can\u2019t be reached&#8221; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">error to see if the issue is resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For resetting TCP\/IP in macOS, the process is straightforward:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open <\/span><b>System Preferences<\/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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your current internet connection and navigate to <\/span><b>Advanced settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the <\/span><b>TCP\/IP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab and click <\/span><b>Renew DHCP Lease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After this, try reaccessing the website that caused the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;This site can\u2019t be reached&#8221; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">error. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"disable-browser-extensions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disable browser extensions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browser extensions can sometimes interfere with website connections. Disable them one by one to identify the culprit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s how to check Chrome extensions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Extensions menu in Chrome by clicking the <\/span><b>Ellipsis menu &gt; Extensions &gt; Manage extensions.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/manage-extensions.jpg\" alt=\"Chrome menu - Extensions - Manage Extensions to turn extensions off.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24779\" \/><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluate each extension you have. Consider if it&#8217;s necessary; if not, remove it with the <\/span><b>Remove <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the extensions you wish to retain, check their last update date. Let them go if they haven&#8217;t been updated during the previous three months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporarily disable all your extensions by turning each toggle off.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If disabling them resolves the issue, it&#8217;s clear that one of the extensions is problematic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reactivate them one at a time to identify the culprit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"disable-your-vpn-or-proxy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disable your VPN or proxy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VPNs and proxies can block access to certain websites. Temporarily disabling them can pinpoint if they&#8217;re the cause.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, to disconnect from your VPN using OpenVPN in Windows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the <\/span><b>system tray<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the <\/span><b>OpenVPN<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> icon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Toggle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the connection off to disconnect.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/disable-vpn.jpg\" alt=\"Turning off VPN connection in OpenVPN.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24774\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When turning off your VPN, remember to switch it back on after browsing or troubleshooting.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, take a look at your proxy settings to check for issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For Windows users:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the <\/span><b>Windows <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shortcut key<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type <\/span><b>Control Panel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and press <\/span><b>Enter<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Internet Options<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Connections &gt; LAN Settings<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncheck the boxes for <\/span><b>Automatically detect settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Use proxy server for LAN<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>OK<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>For Mac users:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the <\/span><b>Apple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> icon on the top left and choose <\/span><b>System Settings<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b>Network<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the network you&#8217;re using (usually Wi-Fi or Ethernet)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Proxy-off-1-mac.jpg\" alt=\"Turning proxy off on a Mac.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24780\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Details<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the <\/span><b>Proxies <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tab<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Turn off all toggles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the different proxy protocols listed<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Proxy-off-mac.jpg\" alt=\"Toggles to turn off proxy on Mac.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24781\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"disable-antivirus-and-firewalls\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disable antivirus and firewalls<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occasionally, security software blocks harmless websites. Try temporarily disabling these programs to check if they&#8217;re causing the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Windows users:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the Windows key and click the gear icon to open Settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Update &amp; Security &gt; Windows Security &gt; Virus &amp; Threat Protection.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/turn-off-antivirus-1.jpg\" alt=\"Virus and threat protection in Windows Security settings.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24788\" \/><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click<\/span><b> Manage Settings <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the <\/span><b>Virus &amp; threat protection settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off protection by switching each toggle off. Turn them on again when you&#8217;re finished troubleshooting.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/anti-virus-1.jpg\" alt=\"Turning off virus and threat protection in Windows.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24766\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also add or remove exclusions if you need to adjust access settings for a particular application or service. Click the <\/span><b>Add or remove exclusions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> link in the Exclusions sections for options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Windows users:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the same Windows Security screen from step 2 above, click <\/span><b>Firewall &amp; network protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/turn-off-firewall-1.jpg\" alt=\"Firewall and network protection in Windows Security settings.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24789\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the network type you currently use: <\/span><b>Domain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Private<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><b>Public<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the toggle in the <\/span><b>Microsoft Defender Firewall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> section to turn it off.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the <\/span><b>Allow an app through firewall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> link lets you control access for different apps through the firewall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a Mac:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head to <\/span><b>System Settings.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Network<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and then the <\/span><b>Firewall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the toggle to turn off the firewall.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/disable-firewall-mac.jpg\" alt=\"Turning off the firewall on a Mac. Turn it back on when finished troubleshooting.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24773\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, you can also use the Options button to block or allow access for different services and software.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you&#8217;ve turned these off:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recheck the DNS error. The issue might have been with your antivirus or firewall if everything works.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If turning either of these off fixes the problem, be sure to update or adjust their rules or configuration so they don&#8217;t block your internet in the future.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember <\/span><b>to turn the firewall and antivirus back on<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when you&#8217;re done!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"summary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summary<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigating the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;This site can\u2019t be reached&#8221; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">error can be a tricky journey, whether you&#8217;re a website owner or just a visitor trying to access a site. 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What does that mean? When you encounter a &#8220;This site can\u2019t be reached&#8221; 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&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":24763,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"two_page_speed":[],"footnotes":"","tenweb_blog_toc":"                                                                <ul>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#chrome-says-this-site-cant-be-reached-what-does-that-mean\">Chrome says this site can't be reached. 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