How to fix the error ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT

The error ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT typically indicates that your browser cannot establish a connection to the server within a specific time. Here are common steps to troubleshoot and resolve this issue:

1. Check Internet Connection

• Ensure your device is connected to the internet.
• Restart your router or modem.
• Test other websites to confirm if the issue is isolated.

2. Verify the URL

• Double-check the URL for typos or errors.
• Try accessing the website from another browser or device.

3. Clear Browser Cache

• In Chrome:
  1. Go to Settings ? Privacy and Security ? Clear browsing data.
  2. Select “Cached images and files” and clear the cache.

4. Disable Browser Extensions

• Sometimes, extensions can block connections. Disable them and retry:
  1. Go to chrome://extensions/.
  2. Turn off all extensions.
  3. Restart the browser and check.

5. Flush DNS Cache

• On Windows:
  1. Open Command Prompt (as Administrator).
  2. Type:
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     ipconfig /flushdns

  3. Press Enter.
• On macOS:
  1. Open Terminal.
  2. Type:
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     sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder

  3. Press Enter.

6. Restart Network Adapters

• On Windows:
  1. Open Command Prompt (as Administrator).
  2. Type:
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     netsh int ip reset
netsh winsock reset

  3. Restart your computer.

7. Check Firewall or Antivirus Settings

• Temporarily disable your firewall or antivirus to see if they’re blocking the connection.
• Add the website to the firewall or antivirus exceptions list.

8. Adjust Proxy or VPN Settings

• If you’re using a VPN or proxy, disconnect and try again.
• In Chrome:
  1. Go to Settings ? System ? Open your computer’s proxy settings.
  2. Disable any unnecessary proxy settings.

9. Change DNS Servers

• Use public DNS servers like Google or Cloudflare:
  • Google DNS:
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    Primary: 8.8.8.8
Secondary: 8.8.4.4

  • Cloudflare DNS:
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    Primary: 1.1.1.1
Secondary: 1.0.0.1

• How to change:
  1. Go to Network Settings.
  2. Locate “DNS settings” and input the above DNS addresses.

10. Contact Website Administrator

• The issue might be server-side. If none of the above works, reach out to the website owner for assistance.