{"id":7883,"date":"2026-07-28T18:32:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T17:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/?p=7883"},"modified":"2026-07-28T18:32:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T17:32:58","slug":"how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix the &#8220;ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT&#8221; Error (Step-by-Step)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you get the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error message, then surely it becomes very annoying for you, especially if you are not able to visit your website or even your website visitors are not.<\/p>\n<p>Contrary to the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-resolve-404-errors-on-wordpress-posts-and-pages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Page Not Found<\/a>&#8221; error, the above problem usually means that the browser took too much time waiting for an answer from the server. The reason behind such problem may vary from the internet connection or your browser, through the DNS settings or firewall, to the web hosting server.<\/p>\n<p>The great thing is that this problem can actually be solved. This guide explains how you can fix the mentioned error and how to avoid it.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a696e61587df\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a696e61587df\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT_Meaning\" >ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT Meaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#Possible_Reasons_Behind_ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT\" >Possible Reasons Behind ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#Steps_to_Fix_ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT_Error\" >Steps to Fix ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT Error<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#1_Test_Internet_Connection\" >1. Test Internet Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#2_Refresh_the_Webpage\" >2. Refresh the Webpage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#3_Clear_Browser_Cache\" >3. Clear Browser Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#4_Flush_DNS_Cache\" >4. Flush DNS Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#5_Use_Public_DNS\" >5. Use Public DNS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#6_Disable_the_Temporary_Use_of_Your_ProxyVPN_Service\" >6. Disable the Temporary Use of Your Proxy\/VPN Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#7_Turn_Off_Your_FirewallAntivirus_Temporarily\" >7. Turn Off Your Firewall\/Antivirus Temporarily<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#8_Restart_Your_Router_and_PC\" >8. Restart Your Router and PC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#9_Determine_Whether_the_Website_is_Offline\" >9. Determine Whether the Website is Offline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#10_Analysis_of_Website_Hosting_Website_Owners\" >10. Analysis of Website Hosting (Website Owners)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#11_Check_Your_DNS_Configuration\" >11. Check Your DNS Configuration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#12_Restart_Web_Server_Services_Advanced\" >12. Restart Web Server Services (Advanced)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT_Prevention_Tips\" >ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT: Prevention Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#When_to_Contact_Your_Web_Host\" >When to Contact Your Web Host?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-err_connection_timed_out-error-step-by-step\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT_Meaning\"><\/span>ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT Meaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The error message ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT is displayed when the computer\u2019s browser makes an attempt to access a website and fails to get a response from the web page.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than showing the content on the web page, the browser displays the following:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;font-size: 10pt\">This site can\u2019t be reached.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;font-size: 10pt\">The connection timed out.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;font-size: 10pt\">ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This just means that communication failed between your browser and the web server.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possible_Reasons_Behind_ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT\"><\/span>Possible Reasons Behind ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Following are some possible reasons behind this problem:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li>Low-quality or unreliable internet connection<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-troubleshoot-common-dns-errors-step-by-step-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Faulty DNS settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Corrupted browser cache<\/li>\n<li>Firewall\/Antivirus restrictions<\/li>\n<li>Proxy configuration error<\/li>\n<li>Expired DNS records<\/li>\n<li>Overloading of the server<\/li>\n<li>Failure of the hosting server<\/li>\n<li>Problems with website configuration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have your own website, the problem may also be due to the hosting of the website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Fix_ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT_Error\"><\/span>Steps to Fix ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use the below steps sequentially until the error gets fixed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Test_Internet_Connection\"><\/span>1. Test Internet Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before making any technical changes, first make sure that your internet connection is functioning properly.<\/p>\n<p>You can do this by:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>Opening other sites<\/li>\n<li>Restarting the router<\/li>\n<li>Connecting to different Wi-Fi network<\/li>\n<li>Accessing mobile data for some time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If all websites cannot open, then the issue is with the internet connection and not with the site itself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Refresh_the_Webpage\"><\/span>2. Refresh the Webpage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There might be a temporary glitch in the server.<\/p>\n<p>Click:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>Ctrl + F5 (Windows)<\/li>\n<li>Cmd + Shift + R (Mac)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This will refresh your webpage and load the latest version of the website.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Clear_Browser_Cache\"><\/span>3. Clear Browser Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The browser cache might get corrupted, which makes the websites non-responsive.<\/p>\n<p>Clear:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>Cache<\/li>\n<li>Cookies<\/li>\n<li>Website Data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Restart the browser after clearing the cache to test it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Flush_DNS_Cache\"><\/span>4. Flush DNS Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your computer stores DNS cache to make access to the website much faster next time.<\/p>\n<p>When DNS cache becomes outdated, the website may not load.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For Windows: Enter the command prompt window and type<br \/>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">ipconfig \/flushdns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/li>\n<li>For macOS: Use this code in Terminal app and restart your browser<br \/>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">sudo dscacheutil -flushcache<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want to know more about DNS, please check our <a href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/what-is-dns-propagation-how-long-does-it-take\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">article on DNS propagation.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Use_Public_DNS\"><\/span>5. Use Public DNS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes DNS server offered by your ISP may not work properly. The usage of public DNS servers helps to fix connection timed out error.<\/p>\n<p>Among the most popular public DNS servers are:<\/p>\n<p>a. Google Public DNS<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li>8.8.8.8<\/li>\n<li>8.8.4.4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>b. Cloudflare DNS<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li>1.1.1.1<\/li>\n<li>1.0.0.1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Change of DNS takes a few minutes only.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Disable_the_Temporary_Use_of_Your_ProxyVPN_Service\"><\/span>6. Disable the Temporary Use of Your Proxy\/VPN Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your connection is not made properly by using the proxy or VPN service.<\/p>\n<p>Disable these services for a while and reload your browser.<\/p>\n<p>If the problem gets solved, it means your proxy\/VPN settings are causing the trouble.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Turn_Off_Your_FirewallAntivirus_Temporarily\"><\/span>7. Turn Off Your Firewall\/Antivirus Temporarily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your firewall or antivirus can also cause such connection error as well.<\/p>\n<p>You need to turn off the following security features:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>Web Shield of Antivirus<\/li>\n<li>Windows Firewall<\/li>\n<li>Third-party firewall<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If the problem gets solved, you should add the site to your safe zone instead of disabling the security.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Restart_Your_Router_and_PC\"><\/span>8. Restart Your Router and PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is a basic fix for all network problems.. Rebooting fixes temporary conflicts on the network and reconnects you to the Internet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Determine_Whether_the_Website_is_Offline\"><\/span>9. Determine Whether the Website is Offline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes the issue lies on the side of the website owner.<\/p>\n<p>Try to open the website from:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>Different device<\/li>\n<li>Mobile network<\/li>\n<li>Different location<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In case nobody opens it, the server may be down.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Analysis_of_Website_Hosting_Website_Owners\"><\/span>10. Analysis of Website Hosting (Website Owners)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In case you own the website, it is necessary to check your hosting account.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some issues that may happen on the server side:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>High CPU usage<\/li>\n<li>Low memory<\/li>\n<li>Overloaded server<\/li>\n<li>PHP errors<\/li>\n<li>Firewall settings<\/li>\n<li>Resource restrictions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A high quality hosting provider plays an important role in preventing any time outs.<\/p>\n<p>At HarmonWeb we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/hosting\/shared-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hosting services of high quality<\/a>, which are designed for minimizing downtime and providing quick response time for any websites.<\/p>\n<p>In case you have some difficulties in connecting to your website, then it is possible to change your hosting plan.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Check_Your_DNS_Configuration\"><\/span>11. Check Your DNS Configuration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your browser will not be able to find your website due to incorrect DNS entries.<\/p>\n<p>Check:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>A Entries<\/li>\n<li>CNAME Entries<\/li>\n<li>Name Servers<\/li>\n<li>Whether DNS propagation is complete<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If your site has been <a href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-transfer-a-domain-name-from-one-registrar-to-another\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">relocated or transferred to a new host recently<\/a>, DNS entries might still be in the process of propagation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Restart_Web_Server_Services_Advanced\"><\/span>12. Restart Web Server Services (Advanced)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are running your own VPS or dedicated server, restarting the web services might solve the problem.<\/p>\n<p>These include:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>Apache<\/li>\n<li>NGINX<\/li>\n<li>LiteSpeed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As well as:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>Error logs<\/li>\n<li>PHP logs<\/li>\n<li>MySQL status<\/li>\n<li>CPU utilisation<\/li>\n<li>Memory usage<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you don\u2019t know how to do this, contact your hosting provider.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT_Prevention_Tips\"><\/span>ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT: Prevention Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some tips to help avoid this problem in the future:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li>Use a good host<\/li>\n<li>Check your server\u2019s performance<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that your site loads quickly<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-and-activate-wordpress-plugins-and-themes-in-cpanel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Update your plugins\/themes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Use good DNS services<\/li>\n<li>Enable caching on your website<\/li>\n<li>Check uptime<\/li>\n<li>Renew your domain name<\/li>\n<li>Keep your <a href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/what-is-an-ssl-certificate-and-why-does-your-website-need-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SSL certificate updated<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A fast website will not suffer from this problem.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Contact_Your_Web_Host\"><\/span>When to Contact Your Web Host?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In case all of the above solutions didn\u2019t help and the error keeps appearing, contact your web host.<\/p>\n<p>Inform them about:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li>Error message text<\/li>\n<li>Website link<\/li>\n<li>Time of error appearance<\/li>\n<li>Screenshots<\/li>\n<li>Changes made recently on the site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It will help the technical support of your service diagnose the problem faster.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not all times the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error is an indication of something seriously wrong. Most often than not, this problem occurs due to network problems, outdated DNS records, problems in the browser&#8217;s cache, or problems in the server configuration.<\/p>\n<p>Using the advice provided above, you can find the reason of your problem and access your website again. 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