How to fix ERR_CONNECTION_RESET (Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS) (Computer)

Maybe a temporary browser-related issue prevents you from accessing the webpage and is responsible for the ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error message. In order to fix this error, try to close the web browser and reopen it again.

Clearing the cache files might be all you need to do to resolve the issue. If you are not sure how to clear the cache, check out the don't know how to clear the browser cache guide. To clear the browser cookies, check out the don't know how to delete browser cookies guide.

If you got the ERR_CONNECTION_RESET message when trying to access websites, try flushing the DNS. Check out the don't know how to flush the DNS guide, if you are not sure how to flush it.

Another potential reason for ERR_CONNECTION_RESET is a malicious software that made a mess in your device. Try scanning your device with an antivirus software and remove the threats, if any.

Consulting the Computer Virus Protection, Scan, Removal guide is a good way to learn how to identify the threat by its symptoms, as well as to learn how to protect yourself and your data against future threats.

An outdated browser might cause many issues, one of them being this error message. Check if there is an update available for your browser and update to it.

If you are not sure how to update your web browser, the don't know how to update the web browser guide should be all you need.

Maybe proxy settings or VPN software are responsible for this error message. If they are responsible for the ERR_CONNECTION_RESET message, all you need to do is to disable them (temporarily).