ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT: This site can't be reached (took too long to respond)
TL;DRYour browser could not connect to the website because the server did not reply in time. This error is common on Windows and usually points to a network or internet problem rather than a broken Windows install.
Most likely cause: No working internet connection or Wi-Fi signal drop
Try first: Check if other websites load
Likely causes
- No working internet connection or Wi-Fi signal dropmost likely
- The website server is slow, overloaded or temporarily downpossible
- DNS lookup failure or router issue preventing name resolutionpossible
- Firewall, VPN or proxy blocking the connectionless likely
How to fix it
Safest first: SafeChanges settingsDangerous
Check if other websites loadSafe
Open a new tab and try a different site such as google.com. If nothing works, the problem is your internet connection.
Restart your browser and computerSafe
Close the browser completely, then restart Windows. This clears temporary network glitches.
Restart your router or modemSafe
Unplug the power from your router for 30 seconds, plug it back in and wait two minutes before testing again.
Temporarily disable VPN or proxy if in useChanges settings
Turn off any VPN software or proxy settings in Windows network options and retry the site.
If that didn't fix it
Open Command Prompt and run the command 'ipconfig /flushdns' then test the site again
When to see a technician
If the error occurs on every website even on another device or network, have a technician check your router or internet service.
Quick answers
- What does ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT: This site can't be reached (took too long to respond) mean?
- Your browser could not connect to the website because the server did not reply in time. This error is common on Windows and usually points to a network or internet problem rather than a broken Windows install.
- What causes ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT: This site can't be reached (took too long to respond)?
- No working internet connection or Wi-Fi signal drop. (most likely) The website server is slow, overloaded or temporarily down. (possible) DNS lookup failure or router issue preventing name resolution. (possible) Firewall, VPN or proxy blocking the connection. (less likely)
- How do I fix ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT: This site can't be reached (took too long to respond)?
- Try these in order, safest first: 1. Check if other websites load. 2. Restart your browser and computer. 3. Restart your router or modem. 4. Temporarily disable VPN or proxy if in use.
- What if that didn't fix it?
- Open Command Prompt and run the command 'ipconfig /flushdns' then test the site again
- When should I see a technician?
- If the error occurs on every website even on another device or network, have a technician check your router or internet service.