“Hello? Can you hear me?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That’s basically what your web browser says to every website you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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
Sometimes, though, the call connects \u2014 and then the line goes dead mid-sentence. That\u2019s when you\u2019re likely to see an ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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
In this guide, we’ll walk you through those possible solutions, from basic techniques to advanced troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ready to go error hunting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s get into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error means your browser made a connection, but it was abruptly cut off \u2014 reset \u2014 before the page finished loading. Something along the way (the server, a firewall or VPN, or your own network) hung up mid-conversation, so the page can\u2019t display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may also see it written as net::ERR_CONNECTION_RESET, or with Chrome\u2019s internal error code -101. It\u2019s different from an error where the server can\u2019t be reached at all \u2014 that usually shows ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED<\/a> or ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The connection reset error looks slightly different in every browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, here’s how it appears in Google Chrome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In other popular browsers, you will see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The error could be caused by 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![\"Browser](\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_err_connection_reset.webp\")
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What Causes The ERR_CONNECTION_RESET Error?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n