Troubleshooting “This site can’t be reached” error
If you’re encountering the frustrating “This site can’t be reached” error, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue. This error typically occurs when the website you’re trying to access took too long to respond. Here are some potential solutions to get you back online:
- Check your Internet connection: Ensure that your Internet connection is stable and working properly. You can do this by checking your Wi-Fi connection or connecting to a different network.
- Verify cables and reboot network devices: Sometimes, connectivity issues can be caused by faulty cables or network devices. Check all the cables connected to your modem, router, and other network devices, and try rebooting them.
- Allow Chrome network access: It’s possible that your firewall or antivirus software is blocking Chrome’s access to the network. Make sure that Chrome is listed as a program allowed to access the network in your firewall or antivirus settings. If it’s already listed, try removing it from the list and adding it again.
- Proxy server settings: If you’re using a proxy server, check your proxy settings or contact your network administrator to ensure that the proxy server is working correctly. If you don’t believe you should be using a proxy server, you can modify the settings in Google Chrome. Simply go to the Chrome menu, select “Settings,” click on “Show advanced settings,” then navigate to “Change proxy settings” and deselect the option “Use a proxy server for your LAN”.
By following these troubleshooting steps, you can hopefully resolve the “This site can’t be reached” error and regain access to the website you’re trying to reach.
