6 Ways to Fix Chrome “This Site Can’t Be Reached” Error
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Try Basic Fixes
Fix 1. Clear Chrome Cache, History, and Cookies
Sometimes, because of local outdated files, especially cache, and cookies, the sites are not reachable, resulting in unexpected errors. It’s wise to clear it for that particular website and check again.
Step 1:OpenGoogle Chromeand tap on thethree-dot menuat the top.
Step 2:Go toPrivacy & security>Delete Browsing data.
Step 3:Here, you can delete Cached Images, Cookies, Download history, passwords, etc, from all times or the past few hours. Once selected, click onDelete data.
Step 4:Then, relaunch your Google Chrome browser and visit the webpage to see if the problem is fixed.
Fix 2. Reset Chrome Settings
Step 1:LaunchChromeand openSettings.
Step 2:Scroll down Reset settings and click onRestore settings to their original defaults.
Step 3:This will open a window warning that all Chrome settings will be reset. SelectReset settingsto continue.
Fix 3. Change Your IPv4 DNS Address
Step 1:OpenWindows Settings (Win + I)and navigate toNetwork and the Internet.
Step 2:Click on theAdvaned network settingsto view the list of all network adaptors. Expand the one with which you have issues.
Step 3:Click onView additional properties> theEditbutton next to the DNS server assignment.
Step 4:ClickEdit> switch toManual from Automatic(DHCP)in the Edit DNS settings pop-up window.
Step 5:EnableIPv4> enter theseGoogle public DNS serveraddresses:8.8.8.8and8.8.4.4in Preferred DNS and Alternative DNS.
Step 6:Savethe changes, and the issue should be resolved.
Fix 4. Restart the DNS Client Service
DNS is the primary gateway to connect to anything on the internet. Windows uses DNS Client Service to manage it. When restarted, it can quickly fix temporary issues.
Step 1:Open theRunprompt using the Windows + R key shortcut.
Step 2:Typeservices.mscin it. PressEnter.
Step 3:Click theDNS Client> right-click and selectRestart.
Fix 5. Use VPN
If you only can’t browse some specific websites, these websites are probably blocked by your current network or region. If this is the case, you canuse a VPN.
VPN (Virtual Private Network) extends a private network across the public network your devices connect to. It helps bypass the Internet connection through your ISP (Internet service provider) and anonymously connects throughdedicated DNS servers. You may probably solve the ‘This site can’t be reached’ error with a VPN.
Fix 6. Disable Chrome Extensions
Chrome Extensions, especially those that interfere with browser history and downloads, can cause issues such as these. Disable or remove them to check if they resolve the issue. If it does, you must find an alternative.
Step 1:Go to the extensions section by typingchrome://extensionsin the address bar.
Step 2:Navigate toExtensions>Manage Extensions.
Step 3:Click theRemove buttonto delete it. Check if the issue persists.
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Last updated on 05 September, 2024
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