{"id":47970,"date":"2024-07-15T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhblog.dream.press\/blog\/?p=47970"},"modified":"2025-05-21T23:20:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T06:20:02","slug":"err-connection-reset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/err-connection-reset\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways To Fix The ERR_CONNECTION_RESET Error (Chrome, Firefox, &amp; More)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&#8220;Hello? Can you hear me?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s basically what your web browser says to every website you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the time, the web server picks up the call. A connection is made, and voila! The site loads normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are times, however, when your browser can&#8217;t get through. And that&#8217;s when you&#8217;re likely to see an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/your-connection-is-not-private\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This error can be a temporary blip or a lasting issue. The only way to find out is by working through the possible causes and trying different fixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we&#8217;ll walk you through those possible solutions, from basic techniques to advanced troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to go error hunting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-the-err-connection-reset-error\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is The ERR_CONNECTION_RESET Error?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This error code tells us that your browser has failed to make contact with a hosting server. As a result, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-connection-refused-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">browser won&#8217;t be able to load<\/a> the page you requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The connection reset error looks slightly different in every browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, here&#8217;s how it appears in Google Chrome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1605\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_err_connection_reset.webp\" alt=\"Browser window shows an error message: &quot;This site can't be reached&quot;. ERR_CONNECTION_RESET&quot; error code is shown.\" class=\"wp-image-47981 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_err_connection_reset.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_err_connection_reset-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_err_connection_reset-1024x685.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_err_connection_reset-768x514.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_err_connection_reset-1536x1027.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_err_connection_reset-2048x1370.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_err_connection_reset-600x401.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_err_connection_reset-1200x803.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_err_connection_reset-730x488.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_err_connection_reset-1460x976.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_err_connection_reset-784x524.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_err_connection_reset-1568x1049.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_err_connection_reset-877x586.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_err_connection_reset-1754x1173.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1605;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In other popular browsers, you will see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Firefox<\/strong>: &#8220;The connection was reset&#8221; with the error code PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong>: &#8220;Hmmm\u2026 can&#8217;t reach this page&#8221; or &#8220;This page isn\u2019t working,&#8221; along with the error code ERR_CONNECTION_RESET.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safari: &#8220;<\/strong>Safari can\u2019t establish a secure connection to the server.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_what-causes-the-err_connection_reset-error\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes The ERR_CONNECTION_RESET Error?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The error could be caused by <em>anything<\/em> that interferes with data flow between your browser and the hosting web server. Yep, it really is that vague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"glossary-term\">\n\t<a\n\t\tclass=\"glossary-term__above-title\"\n\t\thref=\"\"\n\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t>\n\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"><path d=\"M320 32c-8.1 0-16.1 1.4-23.7 4.1L15.8 137.4C6.3 140.9 0 149.9 0 160s6.3 19.1 15.8 22.6l57.9 20.9C57.3 229.3 48 259.8 48 291.9v28.1c0 28.4-10.8 57.7-22.3 80.8c-6.5 13-13.9 25.8-22.5 37.6C0 442.7-.9 448.3 .9 453.4s6 8.9 11.2 10.2l64 16c4.2 1.1 8.7 .3 12.4-2s6.3-6.1 7.1-10.4c8.6-42.8 4.3-81.2-2.1-108.7C90.3 344.3 86 329.8 80 316.5V291.9c0-30.2 10.2-58.7 27.9-81.5c12.9-15.5 29.6-28 49.2-35.7l157-61.7c8.2-3.2 17.5 .8 20.7 9s-.8 17.5-9 20.7l-157 61.7c-12.4 4.9-23.3 12.4-32.2 21.6l159.6 57.6c7.6 2.7 15.6 4.1 23.7 4.1s16.1-1.4 23.7-4.1L624.2 182.6c9.5-3.4 15.8-12.5 15.8-22.6s-6.3-19.1-15.8-22.6L343.7 36.1C336.1 33.4 328.1 32 320 32zM128 408c0 35.3 86 72 192 72s192-36.7 192-72L496.7 262.6 354.5 314c-11.1 4-22.8 6-34.5 6s-23.5-2-34.5-6L143.3 262.6 128 408z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t<span><\/span>\n\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/a>\n    <h3>Server<\/h3>\n    <p>Server is a computer that stores data. Web server is a type of server that stores and delivers web pages to users. Web servers are connected to the internet and use HTTP to send web pages to users.<\/p>\n            <a\n            href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/glossary\/hosting\/server\/\"\n                        class=\"btn btn--white-outline btn--sm btn--round\"\n                                    target=\"_blank\"\n            rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n            >\n                            Read More                    <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are several common culprits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Internet connection problems<\/strong>: If your Internet access is weak or your Wi-Fi drops while a page is loading, you might get a connection reset error. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/glossary\/domains\/dns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DNS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115001754711-Locating-the-IP-Address-of-your-instance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IP address<\/a> hiccups can also cause the problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Server issues: <\/strong>A hosting server that is overloaded or set up incorrectly may throw the ERR_CONNECTION_RESET Error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Browser cache or cookies: <\/strong>If the website data stored in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-website-caching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">browser cache<\/a> becomes disrupted, you might see a connection reset error. Outdated cookies and browser extensions can cause similar problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Firewall or antivirus interference: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/products\/dreamshield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Security software<\/a> is sometimes a little overzealous, and this could interfere with your connection even when there are no threats to worry about.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hardware and driver issues:<\/strong> On older devices, connection reset errors can be caused by outdated drivers, compatibility issues, or even ancient hardware.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"article-newsletter article-newsletter--gradient\">\n\n\n<h2>Get Content Delivered Straight to Your Inbox<\/h2><p>Subscribe now to receive all the latest updates, delivered directly to your inbox.<\/p><form class=\"nwsl-form\" id=\"newsletter_block_\" novalidate><div class=\"messages\"><\/div><div class=\"form-group\"><label for=\"input_newsletter_block_\"><input type=\"email\"name=\"email\"id=\"input_newsletter_block_\"placeholder=\"Enter your email address\"novalidatedisabled=\"disabled\"\/><\/label><button type=\"submit\"class=\"btn btn--brand\"disabled=\"disabled\"><span>Sign Me Up!<\/span><svg width=\"21\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M13.8523 0.42524L12.9323 1.34521C12.7095 1.56801 12.7132 1.9304 12.9404 2.14865L16.7241 5.7823H0.5625C0.251859 5.7823 0 6.03416 0 6.3448V7.6573C0 7.96794 0.251859 8.2198 0.5625 8.2198H16.7241L12.9405 11.8535C12.7132 12.0717 12.7095 12.4341 12.9323 12.6569L13.8523 13.5769C14.072 13.7965 14.4281 13.7965 14.6478 13.5769L20.8259 7.39879C21.0456 7.17913 21.0456 6.82298 20.8259 6.60327L14.6477 0.42524C14.4281 0.205584 14.0719 0.205584 13.8523 0.42524Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_how-to-fix-the-err_connection_reset-error\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Fix The ERR_CONNECTION_RESET Error<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinning down the <em>exact<\/em> cause of the error message can be tricky. Instead, we recommend working through the most common troubleshooting steps until you solve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s your to-do list, starting with the easiest and most common ways to resolve the issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-refresh-the-page\">1. Refresh The Page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When the error is caused by a temporary problem, such as an <a href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/214880128-How-to-check-your-resource-usage-on-a-VPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">overloaded server<\/a> or a weak internet connection, reloading the page is often enough to fix the error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend doing a <strong>hard refresh<\/strong>. This forces your browser to load the page from scratch without using any cached content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most desktop browsers, you can do this by hitting <strong>Ctrl + F5<\/strong> on Windows and Linux, or <strong>Cmd + Shift + R<\/strong> on Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exception is Safari, which uses the shortcut <strong>Opt + Cmd + E<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On mobile devices, there&#8217;s no direct route to a hard refresh. Instead, try reloading the page as normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Clear Your Browser&#8217;s Cache And Cookies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming the reload didn&#8217;t work, it&#8217;s worth clearing your cache and any cookies stored by your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Corrupted data is often to blame for this error message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1907\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_how_to_clear_browser_data_in_google_chrome.webp\" alt=\"&quot;How To Clear Browser Data In Google Chrome&quot; with screenshot showing the &quot;Delete browsing data&quot; dialog in Chrome settings \" class=\"wp-image-47983 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_how_to_clear_browser_data_in_google_chrome.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_how_to_clear_browser_data_in_google_chrome-300x238.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_how_to_clear_browser_data_in_google_chrome-1024x814.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_how_to_clear_browser_data_in_google_chrome-768x610.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_how_to_clear_browser_data_in_google_chrome-1536x1220.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_how_to_clear_browser_data_in_google_chrome-2048x1627.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_how_to_clear_browser_data_in_google_chrome-600x477.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_how_to_clear_browser_data_in_google_chrome-1200x954.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_how_to_clear_browser_data_in_google_chrome-730x580.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_how_to_clear_browser_data_in_google_chrome-1460x1160.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_how_to_clear_browser_data_in_google_chrome-784x623.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_how_to_clear_browser_data_in_google_chrome-1568x1246.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_how_to_clear_browser_data_in_google_chrome-877x697.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_how_to_clear_browser_data_in_google_chrome-1754x1394.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1907;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to do it in popular browsers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Chrome (Desktop)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hit the three dots on the far right of the toolbar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Clear Browsing Data\u2026<\/strong> from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Cookies and other site data<\/strong> and <strong>Cached images and files.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Delete Data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Chrome (Mobile)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the toolbar in the bottom right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Settings > Privacy.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the relevant data to clear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set the <strong>Time Range<\/strong> to <strong>All Time <\/strong>(at the top of the menu).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finish by tapping <strong>Clear Browsing Data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft Edge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap the three dots on the right of the menu bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Settings > Privacy, search, and services.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to <strong>Clear browsing data now<\/strong>, and select <strong>Choose what to clear<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>Time range<\/strong> drop-down, select <strong>All time<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the checkboxes for <strong>Cookies and other site data <\/strong>and <strong>Cached images and files<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finish with <strong>Clear now.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safari (Mac)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Via the menu bar, navigate to <strong>Safari > Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit <strong>Manage Website Data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure all sites in the list are selected and then tap <strong>Remove All<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safari (iOS)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head to the <strong>Settings<\/strong> of your iOS device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap on the <strong>Safari <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit <strong>Clear History and Website Data.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Check The Website&#8217;s Status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re trying to diagnose a connection error, it&#8217;s easy to look past an obvious explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe the website you&#8217;re trying to visit is down?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to access the same page on a different device or using an alternative connection. For instance, you could switch from Wi-Fi to data on your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check the status of any website using a dedicated tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/downforeveryoneorjustme.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Down for Everyone or Just Me<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_check_the_website_status.webp\" alt=\"&quot;Down for Everyone or Just Me&quot; with the uptime status for Example.com. The site reports &quot;It's just you. example.com is up.&quot; \" class=\"wp-image-47985 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_check_the_website_status.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_check_the_website_status-300x178.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_check_the_website_status-1024x609.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_check_the_website_status-768x457.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_check_the_website_status-1536x913.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_check_the_website_status-2048x1218.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_check_the_website_status-600x357.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_check_the_website_status-1200x714.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_check_the_website_status-730x434.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_check_the_website_status-1460x868.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_check_the_website_status-784x466.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_check_the_website_status-1568x932.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_check_the_website_status-877x521.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_check_the_website_status-1754x1043.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1427;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps you just need to wait a while for the issue to clear up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Check Your Browser Extensions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some browser-based applications interact with the way your browser loads content. It&#8217;s especially true for privacy extensions and ad blockers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If these extensions stop working properly, they can cause connection problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Try disabling your extensions one by one<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you have disabled each extension, try accessing the website you wanted. If the error suddenly clears, you will have identified your culprit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Restart Your Internet Router<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, that was the low-hanging fruit. If you find that the ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error persists, you&#8217;ll need to try some more creative solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Restarting your router is a good place to begin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like a computer, your router holds a cache of temporary files. When this cache grows too large too quickly, you can end up with connection problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rebooting your router is an easy way to solve such problems \u2014 just turn it off and unplug the power cable for 30 seconds. Then, plug it back in and turn it back on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re lucky, this alone might clear the blockage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-disable-your-vpn-or-proxy\">6. Disable Your VPN Or Proxy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360003505791-VPN-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virtual private networks<\/a> are great for maintaining online privacy. They work by sending all your browsing data through a proxy server. This exchange makes it difficult to see which pages you have requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re very effective for privacy, but there\u2019s a slight problem. VPNs and other proxies can create connection gremlins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data rerouting only works if the <a href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/217955787-Proxy-Server\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">proxy server<\/a> can keep up with demand. Some sites also block the IP addresses of VPN providers, causing more connection headaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use a VPN and encounter the ERR_CONNECTION_RESET issue, try temporarily turning off the protection. Your proxy might be blocking the connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn&#8217;t a permanent solution, of course. However, if it fixes the error, you can still use a VPN via a different proxy server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-temporarily-disable-your-antivirus-and-firewall\">7. Temporarily Disable Your Antivirus And Firewall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Security software is a bit like a bouncer for your device. It keeps a lookout for unwanted guests and shuts down any suspicious activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is that this bouncer can be a touch paranoid. From time to time, they misunderstand what&#8217;s happening and throw out a perfectly well-behaved visitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In technical terms, this means that your browser may be unable to connect with websites that your security software thinks are suspicious. The end result? You might get an ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, as with your VPN, try temporarily disabling your antivirus software and your firewall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"glossary-term\">\n\t<a\n\t\tclass=\"glossary-term__above-title\"\n\t\thref=\"\"\n\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t>\n\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"><path d=\"M320 32c-8.1 0-16.1 1.4-23.7 4.1L15.8 137.4C6.3 140.9 0 149.9 0 160s6.3 19.1 15.8 22.6l57.9 20.9C57.3 229.3 48 259.8 48 291.9v28.1c0 28.4-10.8 57.7-22.3 80.8c-6.5 13-13.9 25.8-22.5 37.6C0 442.7-.9 448.3 .9 453.4s6 8.9 11.2 10.2l64 16c4.2 1.1 8.7 .3 12.4-2s6.3-6.1 7.1-10.4c8.6-42.8 4.3-81.2-2.1-108.7C90.3 344.3 86 329.8 80 316.5V291.9c0-30.2 10.2-58.7 27.9-81.5c12.9-15.5 29.6-28 49.2-35.7l157-61.7c8.2-3.2 17.5 .8 20.7 9s-.8 17.5-9 20.7l-157 61.7c-12.4 4.9-23.3 12.4-32.2 21.6l159.6 57.6c7.6 2.7 15.6 4.1 23.7 4.1s16.1-1.4 23.7-4.1L624.2 182.6c9.5-3.4 15.8-12.5 15.8-22.6s-6.3-19.1-15.8-22.6L343.7 36.1C336.1 33.4 328.1 32 320 32zM128 408c0 35.3 86 72 192 72s192-36.7 192-72L496.7 262.6 354.5 314c-11.1 4-22.8 6-34.5 6s-23.5-2-34.5-6L143.3 262.6 128 408z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t<span><\/span>\n\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/a>\n    <h3>Firewall<\/h3>\n    <p>A firewall is a set of rules governing incoming and outgoing connections for a network or device, aiming to protect against intrusions and unwanted connections.<\/p>\n            <a\n            href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/glossary\/hosting\/firewall\/\"\n                        class=\"btn btn--white-outline btn--sm btn--round\"\n                                    target=\"_blank\"\n            rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n            >\n                            Read More                    <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows Firewall is a common cause of this error.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can turn it off on Windows 11:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Windows icon<\/strong> and select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>Privacy &amp; security, <\/strong>head to<strong> Windows Security > Firewall &amp; network protection.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your network profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>Microsoft Defender Firewall<\/strong>, set the switch to <strong>Off<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re using another type of protection, check the documentation of your provider for instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Check Your TCP And IP Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you work to fix ERR_CONNECTION_RESET errors, it&#8217;s worth taking a peek at your Internet settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/nameservers-vs-dns-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TCP\/IP protocol<\/a> governs how data is transmitted over the Internet. If your TCP\/IP settings are misconfigured, it can disrupt communication between your device and a hosting server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix this issue, try resetting the IP address on your device:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-resetting-tcp-ip-on-windows\">Resetting TCP\/IP On Windows:\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + R. <\/strong>This will open the <strong>Run<\/strong> box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>CMD<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>ipconfig\/release<\/strong> in the Command Prompt window and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, type in <strong>ipconfig\/renew<\/strong> and press Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, type <strong>Exit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to finish up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resetting TCP\/IP On Mac:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open up <strong>System Settings <\/strong>and select the <strong>Network<\/strong> panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your current network on the right and hit <strong>Details<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>TCP\/IP<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Renew DHCP Lease<\/strong> and then click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Flush Your DNS Cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/214981268-Flushing-your-DNS-cache-in-Windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DNS cache<\/a> on your device is essentially an address book for websites. Instead of having to ask for the location of every page, your device can simply consult this temporary record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"glossary-term\">\n\t<a\n\t\tclass=\"glossary-term__above-title\"\n\t\thref=\"\"\n\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t>\n\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"><path d=\"M320 32c-8.1 0-16.1 1.4-23.7 4.1L15.8 137.4C6.3 140.9 0 149.9 0 160s6.3 19.1 15.8 22.6l57.9 20.9C57.3 229.3 48 259.8 48 291.9v28.1c0 28.4-10.8 57.7-22.3 80.8c-6.5 13-13.9 25.8-22.5 37.6C0 442.7-.9 448.3 .9 453.4s6 8.9 11.2 10.2l64 16c4.2 1.1 8.7 .3 12.4-2s6.3-6.1 7.1-10.4c8.6-42.8 4.3-81.2-2.1-108.7C90.3 344.3 86 329.8 80 316.5V291.9c0-30.2 10.2-58.7 27.9-81.5c12.9-15.5 29.6-28 49.2-35.7l157-61.7c8.2-3.2 17.5 .8 20.7 9s-.8 17.5-9 20.7l-157 61.7c-12.4 4.9-23.3 12.4-32.2 21.6l159.6 57.6c7.6 2.7 15.6 4.1 23.7 4.1s16.1-1.4 23.7-4.1L624.2 182.6c9.5-3.4 15.8-12.5 15.8-22.6s-6.3-19.1-15.8-22.6L343.7 36.1C336.1 33.4 328.1 32 320 32zM128 408c0 35.3 86 72 192 72s192-36.7 192-72L496.7 262.6 354.5 314c-11.1 4-22.8 6-34.5 6s-23.5-2-34.5-6L143.3 262.6 128 408z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t<span><\/span>\n\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/a>\n    <h3>DNS<\/h3>\n    <p>The Domain Name System (DNS) protocol keeps records of which domain names correspond to specific IP addresses. DNS enables you to browse the web by typing in regular URLs instead of IP addresses.<\/p>\n            <a\n            href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/glossary\/domains\/dns\/\"\n                        class=\"btn btn--white-outline btn--sm btn--round\"\n                                    target=\"_blank\"\n            rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n            >\n                            Read More                    <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If these records become corrupted, you won&#8217;t be able to reach the website you&#8217;ve requested \u2014 and that pesky error will pop up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can avoid this problem by flushing away your DNS records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flush DNS Cache On Windows:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Toggle over to <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> and right-click on the top result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type in <strong><code>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/code><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flush DNS Cache On Mac:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In your <strong>Applications<\/strong> folder, open <strong>Utilities.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open <strong>Terminal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the window, type: <strong><code>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/code>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1508\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_flush_dns_cache_on_mac.webp\" alt=\"Terminal window showing user 'markie' last logged in on June 13 and running a command using 'sudo' to flush cache.\" class=\"wp-image-47989 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_flush_dns_cache_on_mac.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_flush_dns_cache_on_mac-300x189.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_flush_dns_cache_on_mac-1024x643.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_flush_dns_cache_on_mac-768x483.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_flush_dns_cache_on_mac-1536x965.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_flush_dns_cache_on_mac-2048x1287.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_flush_dns_cache_on_mac-600x377.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_flush_dns_cache_on_mac-1200x754.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_flush_dns_cache_on_mac-730x459.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_flush_dns_cache_on_mac-1460x917.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_flush_dns_cache_on_mac-784x493.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_flush_dns_cache_on_mac-1568x985.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_flush_dns_cache_on_mac-877x551.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_flush_dns_cache_on_mac-1754x1102.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1508;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Try Different DNS Servers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A corrupted cache might not be the only cause of connection issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time you visit a new website, your device has to ask <a href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/214694378-What-DreamHost-DNS-records-do-I-point-my-site-to\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DNS servers<\/a> for directions. If those servers are not working properly, you might see errors such as ERR_CONNECTION_RESET.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The workaround here is to <strong>switch servers<\/strong>. You can do this through your device&#8217;s network settings, usually under the advanced options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1581\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_cloudflare.webp\" alt=\"Webpage for Cloudflare DNS service showing '1.1.1.1'. Background: blurred image of hand showing four fingers.\" class=\"wp-image-47987 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_cloudflare.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_cloudflare-300x198.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_cloudflare-1024x675.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_cloudflare-768x506.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_cloudflare-1536x1012.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_cloudflare-2048x1349.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_cloudflare-600x395.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_cloudflare-1200x791.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_cloudflare-730x481.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_cloudflare-1460x962.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_cloudflare-784x516.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_cloudflare-1568x1033.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_cloudflare-877x578.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_cloudflare-1754x1155.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1581;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some alternative DNS providers to try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cloudflare: <\/strong>1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Google<\/strong>: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OpenDNS<\/strong>: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you restart your device after making the change so that the new DNS settings take effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_preventing-the-err_connection_reset-error-from-coming-back\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preventing The ERR_CONNECTION_RESET Error From Coming Back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, your ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error is now resolved. (If not, this is a good time to contact your hosting provider for help.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cause of this error is often clear. There are, however, cases in which it returns at seemingly random intervals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent this from happening, follow these guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stay up to date:<\/strong> Make sure to install new updates for your device&#8217;s operating system, your browser, and your security software. Older versions can cause conflicts that interrupt connections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Look after your network<\/strong>: Poor Wi-Fi signal can create errors, so consider using an extender to improve wireless connections throughout your home. Make sure your router has up-to-date firmware, too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upgrade your ISP<\/strong>: Some Internet service providers apply throttling on your connection. If you&#8217;re seeing errors regularly, it might be worth switching ISPs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose reliable hosting: <\/strong>Seeing ERR_CONNECTION_RESET errors on your own website? 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