{"id":3169,"date":"2025-01-08T14:46:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T09:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nettigritty.com\/kb\/?p=3169"},"modified":"2025-01-08T14:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T09:16:18","slug":"how-to-fix-the-error-err_connection_timed_out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nettigritty.com\/kb\/website\/how-to-fix-the-error-err_connection_timed_out\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix the error ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The error <code>ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT<\/code> 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:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>1. <strong>Check Internet Connection<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure your device is connected to the internet.<\/li>\n<li>Restart your router or modem.<\/li>\n<li>Test other websites to confirm if the issue is isolated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2. <strong>Verify the URL<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Double-check the URL for typos or errors.<\/li>\n<li>Try accessing the website from another browser or device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>3. <strong>Clear Browser Cache<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In Chrome:\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <code>Settings<\/code> ? <code>Privacy and Security<\/code> ? <code>Clear browsing data<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8220;Cached images and files&#8221; and clear the cache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>4. <strong>Disable Browser Extensions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sometimes, extensions can block connections. Disable them and retry:\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <code>chrome:\/\/extensions\/<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li>Turn off all extensions.<\/li>\n<li>Restart the browser and check.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>5. <strong>Flush DNS Cache<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>On Windows:\n<ol>\n<li>Open Command Prompt (as Administrator).<\/li>\n<li>Type:\n<div class=\"contain-inline-size rounded-md border-[0.5px] border-token-border-medium relative bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary dark:bg-gray-950\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center text-token-text-secondary px-4 py-2 text-xs font-sans justify-between rounded-t-md h-9 bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary select-none\">bash<\/div>\n<div class=\"sticky top-9 md:top-[5.75rem]\">\n<div class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-2 flex h-9 items-center\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center rounded bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary px-2 font-sans text-xs text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><button class=\"flex gap-1 items-center select-none py-1\" aria-label=\"Copy\">Copy code<\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"overflow-y-auto p-4\" dir=\"ltr\"><code class=\"!whitespace-pre hljs language-bash\">ipconfig \/flushdns<br \/>\n<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>Press Enter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>On macOS:\n<ol>\n<li>Open Terminal.<\/li>\n<li>Type:\n<div class=\"contain-inline-size rounded-md border-[0.5px] border-token-border-medium relative bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary dark:bg-gray-950\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center text-token-text-secondary px-4 py-2 text-xs font-sans justify-between rounded-t-md h-9 bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary select-none\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sticky top-9 md:top-[5.75rem]\">\n<div class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-2 flex h-9 items-center\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center rounded bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary px-2 font-sans text-xs text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><button class=\"flex gap-1 items-center select-none py-1\" aria-label=\"Copy\">Copy code<\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"overflow-y-auto p-4\" dir=\"ltr\"><code class=\"!whitespace-pre hljs\">sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<br \/>\n<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>Press Enter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>6. <strong>Restart Network Adapters<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>On Windows:\n<ol>\n<li>Open Command Prompt (as Administrator).<\/li>\n<li>Type:\n<div class=\"contain-inline-size rounded-md border-[0.5px] border-token-border-medium relative bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary dark:bg-gray-950\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center text-token-text-secondary px-4 py-2 text-xs font-sans justify-between rounded-t-md h-9 bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary select-none\">perl<\/div>\n<div class=\"sticky top-9 md:top-[5.75rem]\">\n<div class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-2 flex h-9 items-center\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center rounded bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary px-2 font-sans text-xs text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><button class=\"flex gap-1 items-center select-none py-1\" aria-label=\"Copy\">Copy code<\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"overflow-y-auto p-4\" dir=\"ltr\"><code class=\"!whitespace-pre hljs language-perl\">netsh <span class=\"hljs-keyword\">int<\/span> ip <span class=\"hljs-keyword\">reset<\/span><br \/>\nnetsh winsock <span class=\"hljs-keyword\">reset<\/span><br \/>\n<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>Restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>7. <strong>Check Firewall or Antivirus Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Temporarily disable your firewall or antivirus to see if they\u2019re blocking the connection.<\/li>\n<li>Add the website to the firewall or antivirus exceptions list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>8. <strong>Adjust Proxy or VPN Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If you\u2019re using a VPN or proxy, disconnect and try again.<\/li>\n<li>In Chrome:\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <code>Settings<\/code> ? <code>System<\/code> ? <code>Open your computer\u2019s proxy settings<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li>Disable any unnecessary proxy settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>9. <strong>Change DNS Servers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use public DNS servers like Google or Cloudflare:\n<ul>\n<li>Google DNS:\n<div class=\"contain-inline-size rounded-md border-[0.5px] border-token-border-medium relative bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary dark:bg-gray-950\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center text-token-text-secondary px-4 py-2 text-xs font-sans justify-between rounded-t-md h-9 bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary select-none\">makefile<\/div>\n<div class=\"sticky top-9 md:top-[5.75rem]\">\n<div class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-2 flex h-9 items-center\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center rounded bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary px-2 font-sans text-xs text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><button class=\"flex gap-1 items-center select-none py-1\" aria-label=\"Copy\">Copy code<\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"overflow-y-auto p-4\" dir=\"ltr\"><code class=\"!whitespace-pre hljs language-makefile\"><span class=\"hljs-section\">Primary: 8.8.8.8  <\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"hljs-section\">Secondary: 8.8.4.4<\/span><br \/>\n<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>Cloudflare DNS:\n<div class=\"contain-inline-size rounded-md border-[0.5px] border-token-border-medium relative bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary dark:bg-gray-950\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center text-token-text-secondary px-4 py-2 text-xs font-sans justify-between rounded-t-md h-9 bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary select-none\">makefile<\/div>\n<div class=\"sticky top-9 md:top-[5.75rem]\">\n<div class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-2 flex h-9 items-center\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center rounded bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary px-2 font-sans text-xs text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><button class=\"flex gap-1 items-center select-none py-1\" aria-label=\"Copy\">Copy code<\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"overflow-y-auto p-4\" dir=\"ltr\"><code class=\"!whitespace-pre hljs language-makefile\"><span class=\"hljs-section\">Primary: 1.1.1.1  <\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"hljs-section\">Secondary: 1.0.0.1<\/span><br \/>\n<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>How to change:\n<ol>\n<li>Go to Network Settings.<\/li>\n<li>Locate &#8220;DNS settings&#8221; and input the above DNS addresses.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>10. <strong>Contact Website Administrator<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The issue might be server-side. If none of the above works, reach out to the website owner for assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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