{"id":47785,"date":"2022-03-15T10:12:45","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T10:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"\/tutorials\/?p=47785"},"modified":"2026-03-09T19:18:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:18:41","slug":"how-to-fix-err-connection-refused-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-fix-err-connection-refused-error","title":{"rendered":"How to fix the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED is a Google Chrome error that prevents your browser from connecting to a website&rsquo;s server. You can use one of the following 11 methods to troubleshoot and fix this issue:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check if the website is online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your router to refresh the connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run your system&rsquo;s internet troubleshooter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable or remove problematic Chrome extensions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear your browser cache and cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reset or reinstall Google Chrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporarily turn off the antivirus and firewall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disconnect your VPN and try again<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flush your DNS cache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable or adjust proxy settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch to a public DNS server.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Keep reading as we walk you through each troubleshooting method &ndash; they are all easy to follow and work on both Windows and macOS. We&rsquo;ll also explain what causes this browser error, what to do if it persists, and how to prevent ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED from occurring in the first place.<\/p><p>For a visual walkthrough, watch the tutorial below to learn how to fix the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error in your Chrome browser.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Fix ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hNDrjJ1vLJg?start=147&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>\n  <div class=\"youtube-shortcode\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-7 col-sm-8 d-flex align-items-center\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"channel-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/ng\/tutorials\/wp-content\/themes\/tutorialsthemeuplift\/public\/images\/youtube-channels\/hostinger-academy.jpg\" alt=\"youtube channel logo\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex flex-column justify-content-between\">\n          <span class=\"slogan d-none d-sm-block\">Subscribe For more educational videos!<\/span>\n          <span class=\"channel-name\">Hostinger Academy<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"col-5 col-sm-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-end\">\n          <a class=\"subscribe-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCbNIC-svDbtUOH2qsLnPQPg?sub_confirmation=1\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/ng\/tutorials\/wp-content\/themes\/tutorialsthemeuplift\/public\/images\/icons\/youtube.svg\" alt=\"subscribe\">\n            <span>Subscribe<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-err-connection-refused-error\">What is the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error?<\/h2><p>The ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error means <strong>your browser tried to connect to a website, but the server actively rejected the request<\/strong>. Unlike server errors that happen after a connection is made, this one occurs when the browser can&rsquo;t even reach the server.<\/p><p>ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED is caused by issues like the server being offline or blocking incoming requests, misconfigured network settings such as proxy, VPN, or DNS, or interference from browser extensions, firewalls, or antivirus software.<\/p><p>In some cases, your internet service provider (ISP) or local network restrictions can also block access to certain websites.<\/p><p><div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">&#128218; Suggested reading<\/h4>\n                    <p>If you see the <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/localhost-refused-to-connect-error\">ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error on localhost<\/a>, it means the local server you're trying to reach isn&rsquo;t running, is listening on a different port, or is blocked by a firewall. While the error looks the same, the solution is tied to your local environment, not a remote server.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-solve-the-err-connection-refused-error\">How to solve the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error?<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2b97ae55cc\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"966\" height=\"616\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/google-chrome-err-connection-refused-error-page.png\/public\" alt=\"The ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error page in Google Chrome.\" class=\"wp-image-47798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/google-chrome-err-connection-refused-error-page.png\/w=966,fit=scale-down 966w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/google-chrome-err-connection-refused-error-page.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/google-chrome-err-connection-refused-error-page.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/google-chrome-err-connection-refused-error-page.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>To fix the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED browser error, <strong>you&rsquo;ll need to troubleshoot both your local connection and browser settings<\/strong>. The issue can stem from Chrome misconfigurations, DNS errors, or network restrictions, but most of them are easy to resolve.<\/p><p>Below, we&rsquo;ll walk you through the most effective ways to check and repair your connection step by step.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-check-the-website-status\">1. Check the website status<\/h3><p>Start by checking if the website is actually online. The ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error might not be a browser issue at all: it could mean the site&rsquo;s server is temporarily offline or blocking requests.<\/p><p>Use free tools like Website Planet, Site24x7, or Host Tracker to <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/website\/how-to-check-if-website-is-working-worldwide\/\">check the website&rsquo;s status<\/a>. Just enter the URL and see if the connection works for others.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2b97ae803b\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"357\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/website-planet-is-your-website-down-right-now-tool.png\/public\" alt=\"The webpage for Website Planet's Is Your Website Down Right Now? tool.\" class=\"wp-image-47792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/website-planet-is-your-website-down-right-now-tool.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/website-planet-is-your-website-down-right-now-tool.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/website-planet-is-your-website-down-right-now-tool.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/website-planet-is-your-website-down-right-now-tool.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/website-planet-is-your-website-down-right-now-tool.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>If the website is down for everyone, it&rsquo;s a server-side issue and there&rsquo;s nothing you can do to fix it on your end. If it&rsquo;s working for others, then move on to the steps below to troubleshoot the connection on your side.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a class=\"hgr-tutorials-cta hgr-tutorials-cta-web-hosting\" href=\"\/ng\/web-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner.png\/public\" alt=\"Hostinger web hosting banner\" class=\"wp-image-98604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-restart-your-network-router\">2. Restart your network router<\/h3><p>Restarting your router can help fix temporary network issues that might cause connection errors in Chrome, including ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED.<\/p><p>Unplug your router from the power source and wait for 10&ndash;30 seconds before plugging it back in. After it fully reboots, reconnect your device to the internet and try loading the website again.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-troubleshoot-the-internet-connection\">3. Troubleshoot the internet connection<\/h3><p>If you&rsquo;re still getting the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error, try using your system&rsquo;s built-in network troubleshooting tools. These can help detect and fix connection issues automatically.<\/p><p><strong>On Windows<\/strong>:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + I<\/strong> to open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Network &amp; internet<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit the <strong>Get Help<\/strong> button (in some Windows versions, this may be under <strong>Advanced network settings<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2b97aeb936\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"881\" height=\"143\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/windows-network-internet-get-help-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"The Get Help button in Windows' Network &amp; internet menu\" class=\"wp-image-132093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/windows-network-internet-get-help-highlighted.png\/w=881,fit=scale-down 881w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/windows-network-internet-get-help-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/windows-network-internet-get-help-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/windows-network-internet-get-help-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 881px) 100vw, 881px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the network adapter you want to diagnose and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply any suggested fixes and reboot your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><strong>On macOS<\/strong>:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disconnect all external devices except your monitor and keyboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off your Mac, then turn it on while holding <strong>Command + D<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose your language and wait for <strong>Apple Diagnostics<\/strong> to run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply any suggested fixes and restart the system.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>Once you&rsquo;ve completed the diagnostics, reload the website to see if the connection issue is resolved.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-check-google-chrome-extensions\">4. Check Google Chrome extensions<\/h3><p>Some Chrome extensions can interfere with your connection and cause errors like ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED, especially if they&rsquo;re outdated or poorly coded.<\/p><p>To quickly check if an extension is the problem, open the website in Incognito mode (<strong>Ctrl + Shift + N<\/strong>). Chrome disables extensions there by default. If the site loads, one of your extensions is likely causing the issue.<\/p><p>To manage or remove extensions:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>three dots menu<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Extensions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable extensions one by one, then try to open the website after each change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After finding the culprit, remove it from Chrome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart Chrome and open the desired website.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2b97aee357\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"508\" height=\"206\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/grammarly.png\/public\" alt=\"The Remove button on Google Chrome's Extensions settings.\" class=\"wp-image-48379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/grammarly.png\/w=508,fit=scale-down 508w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/grammarly.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/grammarly.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-clear-browser-cache\">5. Clear browser cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An outdated or corrupted browser cache can cause the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error by loading old site data instead of connecting to the live server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix this, <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/clear-browser-cache\">clear your browser cache<\/a> in Chrome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>three dots menu &rarr; Settings &rarr; Privacy and security &rarr; Delete browsing data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>Time range<\/strong> dropdown, select <strong>All time<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check <strong>Browsing history<\/strong>, <strong>Cookies and other site data<\/strong>, and <strong>Cached images and files<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit <strong>Clear data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2b97af0a9f\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"633\" height=\"592\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/clear-browsing-data.png\/public\" alt=\"The Clear browsing data settings in Google Chrome.\" class=\"wp-image-48382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/clear-browsing-data.png\/w=633,fit=scale-down 633w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/clear-browsing-data.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/clear-browsing-data.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can also try opening the website in Incognito mode to bypass the cache temporarily. If the error persists, continue to the next method.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-reset-or-reinstall-chrome\">6. Reset or reinstall Chrome<\/h3><p>If you&rsquo;re still seeing the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error, Chrome itself may be misconfigured or corrupted. Try resetting it first &ndash; if that doesn&rsquo;t help, reinstall the browser completely.<\/p><p>To reset Chrome settings:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Chrome and click the <strong>three dots menu &rarr; Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Reset settings &rarr; Restore settings to their original defaults<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm by clicking <strong>Reset settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>If the error persists, try reinstalling the Chrome browser.<\/p><p><strong>On Windows<\/strong>:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/chrome\/\">latest version of Chrome<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open <strong>Settings &rarr; Apps &rarr; Installed apps<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find <strong>Google Chrome<\/strong>, click the <strong>three dots<\/strong>, and select <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once removed, run the installer you downloaded earlier.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2b97af34ff\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1271\" height=\"193\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/windows-uninstall-google-chrome.png\/public\" alt=\"The Uninstall button for Google Chrome on Windows.\" class=\"wp-image-47797\" style=\"width:840px;height:127px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/windows-uninstall-google-chrome.png\/w=1271,fit=scale-down 1271w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/windows-uninstall-google-chrome.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/windows-uninstall-google-chrome.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/windows-uninstall-google-chrome.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/windows-uninstall-google-chrome.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1271px) 100vw, 1271px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>On macOS<\/strong>:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Applications<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find <strong>Google Chrome<\/strong> and drag it to the <strong>Trash<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the official Chrome page to download the latest version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the <strong>.dmg<\/strong> file and drag <strong>Chrome<\/strong> back to the <strong>Applications<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-disable-antivirus-and-firewall\">7. Disable antivirus and firewall<\/h3><p>Sometimes, antivirus or firewall software can block safe websites by mistake, leading to connection issues like the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error. To test if that&rsquo;s the case, temporarily disable your protection tools and try reloading the site.<\/p><p><div><p class=\"important\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> This method is for testing only. Turn your antivirus and firewall back on right after checking the connection to avoid exposing your system to threats.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p><strong>On Windows (using Microsoft Defender)<\/strong>:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings &rarr; Privacy &amp; security &rarr; Windows Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection &rarr; Manage settings<\/strong> &rarr; toggle off <strong>Real-time protection<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2b97b01a7a\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"228\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/real-time-protection.jpg\/public\" alt=\"The Real-time protection switch on Windows.\" class=\"wp-image-48380\" style=\"width:724px;height:228px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/real-time-protection.jpg\/w=724,fit=scale-down 724w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/real-time-protection.jpg\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/real-time-protection.jpg\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Then go to <strong>Firewall &amp; network protection<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open each network profile (<strong>Domain<\/strong>, <strong>Private<\/strong>, <strong>Public<\/strong>) and disable <strong>Microsoft Defender Firewall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2b97b0421c\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"544\" height=\"197\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/microsoft-defender-firewall.jpg\/public\" alt=\"The Microsoft Defender Firewall switch on Windows.\" class=\"wp-image-48381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/microsoft-defender-firewall.jpg\/w=544,fit=scale-down 544w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/microsoft-defender-firewall.jpg\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/microsoft-defender-firewall.jpg\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>On macOS<\/strong>:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Apple logo <\/strong>at the top left corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>System Settings<\/strong> <strong>&rarr;<\/strong> <strong>Network<\/strong> <strong>&rarr;<\/strong> <strong>Firewall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slide the toggle to the left to turn it off.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>If you use third-party security software, follow the developer&rsquo;s documentation to disable it safely.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-deactivate-your-vpn\">8. Deactivate your VPN<\/h3><p>Some websites or internet service providers block VPN traffic, which can trigger connection issues like ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED. Misconfigured VPN settings can also interfere with Chrome&rsquo;s ability to connect to certain servers.<\/p><p>Temporarily disconnect from your VPN and try loading the website again. Most VPN apps include a quick pause or disconnect option.<\/p><p>For example, here&rsquo;s how to pause <strong>NordVPN<\/strong>:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the NordVPN app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If connected, hit the <strong>Disconnect<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close the app, then open the website without a VPN.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>After testing the connection, remember to reconnect your VPN to restore your privacy and security.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-flush-dns-cache\">9. Flush DNS cache<\/h3><p>Your operating system stores DNS data locally to speed up site access. If that cache becomes outdated or corrupted, it can cause the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error. <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-flush-dns\">Flushing the DNS cache<\/a> forces your system to retrieve updated DNS information.<\/p><p><strong>On Windows<\/strong>:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Start<\/strong> menu, search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>, then <strong>right-click<\/strong> and select <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run the following commands one by one:<\/li>\n<\/ol><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">netsh winsock reset catalog<\/pre><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">ipconfig \/flushdns<\/pre><p><strong>On macOS<\/strong>:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Command + Space<\/strong>, type <strong>Terminal<\/strong>, and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run this command and enter your password if prompted:<\/li>\n<\/ol><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/pre><p>Once the DNS cache is cleared, try accessing the website again to check if the error is resolved.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-configure-proxy-server-settings\">10. Configure proxy server settings<\/h3><p>Incorrect or outdated proxy settings can prevent Chrome from connecting to the internet, leading to errors like ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED. This may happen if the proxy is offline, misconfigured, or blocked by the website server.<\/p><p>To rule this out, try disabling proxy settings on your device.<\/p><p><strong>On Windows:<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Network and Internet<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Internet Options<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Connections<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>LAN Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncheck both <strong>Automatically detect settings<\/strong> and <strong>Use a proxy server for your LAN<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2b97b069a4\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"439\" height=\"410\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/local-area-network.png\/public\" alt=\"The Local Area Network (LAN) Settings on Windows.\" class=\"wp-image-48383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/local-area-network.png\/w=439,fit=scale-down 439w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/local-area-network.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/local-area-network.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 439px) 100vw, 439px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>On macOS<\/strong>:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Apple logo &rarr; System Settings &rarr; Wi-Fi<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your active connection, then click <strong>Details &rarr; Proxies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toggle off all listed proxy protocols.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to save your changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2b97b0940c\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1306\" height=\"822\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/macos-wi-fi-proxies-selected.png\/public\" alt=\"The Proxies tab in macOS\" class=\"wp-image-131981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/macos-wi-fi-proxies-selected.png\/w=1306,fit=scale-down 1306w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/macos-wi-fi-proxies-selected.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/macos-wi-fi-proxies-selected.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/macos-wi-fi-proxies-selected.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/macos-wi-fi-proxies-selected.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1306px) 100vw, 1306px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>Once you&rsquo;ve disabled the proxy, reload the website to see if the connection issue is resolved.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-change-dns-server\">11. Change DNS server<\/h3><p>An overloaded or unresponsive DNS server can cause the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error by failing to resolve website addresses correctly.<\/p><p>Instead of using your internet service provider&rsquo;s default DNS, switch to a reliable public DNS service like:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Google Public DNS<\/strong>: <strong>8.8.8.8<\/strong> and <strong>8.8.4.4<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cloudflare DNS<\/strong>: <strong>1.1.1.1<\/strong> and <strong>1.0.0.1<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>On Windows<\/strong>:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Network &amp; internet<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your active connection, like Wi-Fi, then click <strong>Hardware properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next to <strong>DNS server assignment<\/strong>, click <strong>Edit<\/strong> &rarr; set it to <strong>Manual<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable <strong>IPv4<\/strong>, then enter your preferred DNS servers.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preferred<\/strong>: 8.8.8.8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alternate<\/strong>: 8.8.4.4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set encryption to <strong>Encrypted preferred, unencrypted allowed<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2b97b0bda2\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"437\" height=\"860\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/edit-DNS-settings.png\/public\" alt=\"The Edit DNS Settings on Windows.\" class=\"wp-image-48384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/edit-DNS-settings.png\/w=437,fit=scale-down 437w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/edit-DNS-settings.png\/w=152,fit=scale-down 152w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/edit-DNS-settings.png\/w=76,fit=scale-down 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>On macOS<\/strong>:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to<strong> System Settings &rarr; Wi-Fi<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your active network, then click <strong>Details &rarr; DNS<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove the existing DNS entries, then click <strong>+<\/strong> to add new ones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter <strong>8.8.8.8<\/strong> and <strong>8.8.4.4<\/strong>, then hit <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2b97b0e625\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1312\" height=\"822\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/macos-wi-fi-dns-selected.png\/public\" alt=\"The DNS tab in macOS\" class=\"wp-image-131983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/macos-wi-fi-dns-selected.png\/w=1312,fit=scale-down 1312w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/macos-wi-fi-dns-selected.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/macos-wi-fi-dns-selected.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/macos-wi-fi-dns-selected.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/macos-wi-fi-dns-selected.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1312px) 100vw, 1312px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>If you&rsquo;re already using a custom DNS and still see the error, try switching back to your ISP&rsquo;s original settings. This can sometimes resolve the issue as well.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-next-steps-if-the-err-connection-refused-error-persists\">Next steps if the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error persists<\/h2><p>If you&rsquo;ve tried all the methods above and the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error still appears, there are a few more things you can do to troubleshoot or rule out deeper issues.<\/p><p><strong>Try other basic fixes<\/strong>:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use a different browser<\/strong> to rule out browser-specific issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restart your device<\/strong> to clear temporary system glitches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check your hosts file<\/strong> on Windows and macOS to make sure the website isn&rsquo;t accidentally blocked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reset your TCP\/IP stack<\/strong> on Windows to restore the default network configuration by running the command below:<\/li>\n<\/ul><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">netsh int ip reset<\/pre><p><strong>Contact the right support<\/strong>:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your internet provider<\/strong>, if the issue affects multiple sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The website owner<\/strong>, if the error appears only on their site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your hosting provider<\/strong>, if it&rsquo;s your own site that&rsquo;s unreachable.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Check for pending updates<\/strong>:<\/p><p>Make sure your browser and operating system are up to date. Outdated software can lead to network compatibility issues or bugs that affect connectivity.<\/p><p><strong>Prevent ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED in the future<\/strong>:<\/p><p>As an end user, you can reduce the chances of seeing the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error again by keeping your browser and operating system up to date, avoiding suspicious or outdated browser extensions, and maintaining a stable internet connection.<\/p><p>If you&rsquo;re hosting your own website, make sure your server is running, firewall rules are correctly configured, and DNS records are accurate. These misconfigurations are common causes of refused connections.<\/p><p>Don&rsquo;t worry, ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED is a fixable error. With a little patience and the right steps, you&rsquo;ll be back on track in no time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED is a Google Chrome error that prevents your browser from connecting to a website&rsquo;s server. You can use one of the following 11 methods to troubleshoot and fix this issue: Keep reading as we walk you through each troubleshooting method &ndash; they are all easy to follow and work on both Windows and macOS. [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-fix-err-connection-refused-error\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":186,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_title":"How to fix the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error","rank_math_description":"Getting the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error can be frustrating. 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