How to Fix ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT
By Jordan Kim
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Quick answer
ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT means the website took too long to respond. Check your internet, restart the router, clear the DNS cache (ipconfig /flushdns), turn off VPN and firewall filters, and try again.
What does “ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT” mean?
The browser waited for the server but got no reply in time.
What causes it?
- Slow or broken internet
- Website server down or overloaded
- Firewall or antivirus blocking the site
- Wrong proxy settings
Steps to try
Stop when the issue is resolved.
- Check if other sites load.
- Restart the router and PC.
- Run ipconfig /flushdns in Command Prompt.
- Turn off VPN and check proxy settings.
- Temporarily disable antivirus web protection and retry.
Need more support? Check the official help: Google Chrome Help
FAQs
How do I know if the website is down?
Open it on another network (like mobile data). If it fails everywhere, the site is down.
Is timed out the same as refused?
No. Timed out means no reply; refused means the server actively rejected the connection.