If you have ever come across ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error on your browser, you know how frustrating it is to get rid of. You restart your device, shut it down, restart wifi, but still can’t get rid of it. This can mainly see this issue when using Chrome on Android and Desktop. You get an error message saying “This site can’t be reached” followed by ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED. But, what is the cause of ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error? And how do you fix it? This article is here to help. Here’s how to fix ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error in Google Chrome.
Fix ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error in Google Chrome
Before we begin, let’s know what actually is causing this error. There are a few known culprits. The ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error may occur due to the following reasons;
- Problem with the internet connection.
- The web site is down or not working.
- The web site could be blocked by Firewall.
- System File Host may have blocked the site.
- Trying to access the web site through a proxy server.
- Problem with gateway
These are usually the culprits that cause ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error in Google Chrome. A user with the same issue wrote the following on Android Central forums, “When I attempt to connect to wifi, the phone brings up Chrome to reach the log-in screen for Wifi. It results in “This site can’t be reached” with the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED, error message. This happens both at work and on public spots. I am uncertain if I’m able to connect wifi in places where log-in is not required. I will look tonight when I get home.”
To fix this issue, you can do a handful of things. The most common one is clearing cache and cookies. Follow the steps below;
Step 1: Open Google Chrome.
Step 2: Tap on the 3-dot menu icon.
Step 3: Tap on Settings.
Step 4: Go to Privacy.
Step 5: Select Clear browsing data.
Step 6: Select All time.
Step 7: Select Cookies and site data and Cached images and files too.
Step 8: Now, hit the Clear Data button. You have to clear data and cache from the system settings too.
Step 9: Close Google Chrome and go to System Settings.
Step 10: Go to Apps.
Step 11: Find Chrome and tap on it.
Step 12: Clear cache and data. You can also reboot to recovery and wipe cache partition.
There are other few solutions you could try;
- Check if the site is working fine. You can use isitdownrightnow.com.
- See if the internet is working fine.
- Restart the router.
- Disable firewall or antivirus.
- Flush DNS.
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