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How to Fix the “This Site Can’t Be Reached” Problem

The “This site can’t be reached” is the problem that an internet user must be faced while using the website? It can be frustrating to a consumer because it loses focus on the website and is frustrating.

So here are some steps to resolve this problem.

1. Check Your Internet Connection

The first and the most basic step is to check your internet connection. Make sure your internet works properly first. You check to open another website; if this website is not loading, it means your internet connection is disabled. First, make sure to set your internet.

2. Verify the URL

Make sure your URL is correct. Even a small mistake in the URL causes a problem, and the website is not working.

3. Clear Browser Cache and Cookies

Your browser may be storing outdated or corrupted files which cause harm that's why side is not loading. Make sure you clear your browser cache. For chrome use the below steps.

For Google Chrome:

* Click on the three dots avaliable in the top right corner

* Go to Settings > Privacy and security

* Click Clear browsing data

* Select Cached images and files and Cookies

* Click Clear data

Then restart the browser.

4. Flush DNS Cache

Sometimes, your system’s DNS cache may be outdated.

On Windows:

* Open Command Prompt (CMD) as Administrator

* Type the command "ipconfig /flushdns"

* Press Enter 

5. Change DNS Server

Switching to a good DNS.Here are the steps for windows

Steps for Windows:

* Go to the Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center

* Click on Change adapter settings

* Right-click on your active connection > Properties

* Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Click Properties

* Choose Use the following DNS server addresses

Preferred DNS: 8.8.8.8

Alternate DNS: 8.8.4.4

Click OK 

6. Restart Router

Sometimes a simple restart of your wifi can solve the whole problem

7. Temporarily Disable Antivirus or Firewall

Sometimes your antivirus may be blocking some sites. Make sure you disable them temporarily and, after work enable them again.

 

 8. Try a Different Browser or Device

The issue may be related to your browser. Trying to open the site in a different browser to make sure the site is running or not and find the issue.

9. Check Website Status

  If the problem is on a website, the site may be down use different tools to detect the website status.

Conclusion

The “This site can’t be reached” problem can be caused by many factors. By following the above steps, most users can identify and fix the issue without professional help.