3 Ways to Fix Google Chrome Not Working With VPN

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Disable Chrome Extensions

One of the installed extensions may interfere with the VPN on Chrome. To fix this, disable or delete irrelevant extensions from Chrome.

Step 1:LaunchChromeand click thethree-dot menu.

Step 2:SelectExtensionsand openManage Extensions.

Step 3:Disable or delete extensions from the following menu.

Also Read:How to set a custom search engine as default in Chrome

Fix 2: Disable QUIC in Chrome

QUIC (Quick UDP Internet Connections) is a relatively new protocol that might not be fully compatible with all VPNs. Disabling it can help you fix the issue.

Step 1: Open Chrome and typechrome://flagsin the address bar.

This will open the Chrome flags page, which contains experimental features.

Step 2: In the search bar, typeQUIC.

Step 3: Click on the drop-down menu forExperimental QUIC protocoland selectDisabled.

Once you’ve selected Disabled, relaunch Chrome for the changes to take effect. Click on the blueRelaunchbutton that appears at the bottom.

Also Read:How to disable efficiency mode for Google Chrome on Windows 11

Fix 3: Switch to Cloudflare or Google DNS in Chrome

Step 1: Launch the Chrome browser, click on thethree vertical dots, and selectSettings.

Step 2: Within the Settings menu, scroll down and click onPrivacy and security.

Step 3: Under Privacy and security, selectSecurity.

Step 4: Under Advanced, next to Select DNS provider, click on thechevron (arrow) iconand selectCloudflare (1.1.1.1).

Once done, restart the Chrome browser. The issue should be resolved.

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Last updated on 05 June, 2024

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