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Err_address_unreachable error Chrome Fix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The best part is that there are some best troubleshooting methods available that can help you fix this Chrome error. Let’s begin with Checking your internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Check your Internet connection<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reboot your Router and Modem<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Try incognito mode<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Try non-chromium browser<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Clear Chrome\u2019s Complete Browsing cache<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Deactivate Chrome Extensions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Clear DNS host cache<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Try using Windows Troubleshooter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Change DNS Settings on your Windows 10<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Turn off your Proxy Server<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Contact Support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
<\/hr><\/div>\n\n\n1. Check your Internet connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Make sure you are connected to a reliable, stable, and active internet connection. If you are using Wi-Fi, make sure you’re connected to the correct network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, a temporary glitch in the network connection can disrupt the communication between your browser and the server where the website is hosted. Due to this, the content requested by the browser cannot be fulfilled by the server, hence triggering an ‘err_address_unreachable’ error.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/hr><\/div>\n\n\n2. Reboot your Router and Modem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, your router or modem can also trigger errors due to a corrupted cache. Therefore, it would be worth rebooting your router and modem to check if this is causing the issue, or if you need to proceed with browser-related troubleshooting methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This method can help resolve the issue by clearing your router’s cache memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To restart your modem, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Press the power button to turn off the modem. Wait until the LED lights stop blinking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Alternatively, you can unplug the modem’s power source. Wait for about 30 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Turn on the modem or plug it back into the power source.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wait for the modem to establish a connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Once you’ve completed these steps, go back to your web browser and check if this method fixes the “err_address_unreachable” issue.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/hr><\/div>\n\n\n3. Try incognito mode <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Google Chrome has a special mode called “incognito” or “private” mode. In this mode, the Chrome browser doesn’t save any browsing history or data, and it turns off any extra plugins or tools you added to your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Open Chrome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select “New incognito window.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Type in the webpage’s address to see if it loads correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This mode can help you check if the website is working properly.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/hr><\/div>\n\n\n4. Try non-chromium browser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can also check if the error ‘err_address_unreachable’ is specific to Chrome. You can do this by attempting to access the website using alternate browsers like Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge. These browsers have their own network stack and shouldn’t trigger the same error as in the Chromium browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All you need to do is open Edge or Mozilla Firefox and try accessing the website. If the error doesn’t occur, it means the error is specific to the Chrome browser. You can then proceed to troubleshoot the error to fix it in the Chrome<\/a> browser.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/hr><\/div>\n\n\n5. Clear Chrome’s Complete Browsing cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Browser cache is a temporary storage in your web browser that stores webpage elements like images and scripts. It speeds up browsing by storing these resources locally, so when you revisit a site, the browser can use the cached versions instead of downloading them again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Chrome browser, Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear browsing data > You can uncheck the Browsing History and let cookies and other site data, as well as cache images, be checked > Clear data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternatively, you can directly enter this address into your Chrome browser: chrome:\/\/settings\/privacy. It will take you to the privacy settings where you can click on “Clear browsing data<\/strong>“.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"Chrome](\"https:\/\/www.wpoven.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chrome-privacy-and-Security-1.png\" "\\"11")
Chrome Privacy and Security<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\nIn the pop-up window, you will see plenty of other options, but you have to choose as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Select the time range as \u201cAll time\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select cookies and other site data as well as Cache images (you can also select browsing history)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click on the Clear Data button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"Clearing](\"https:\/\/www.wpoven.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Clearing-browsing-history-in-Chrome-1.png\" "\\"11")
Clearing Chrome browsing history and cache memory<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\nHow do we fix err_address_unreachable on Android?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
However, if you see an err_address_unreachable error in Chrome Android the above method is slightly different. In this particular method, you need to launch the Chrome app on your Android mobile phone, and then to fix this error, click on More > Settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"Fix](\"https:\/\/www.wpoven.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-6.png\" "\\"\\"")
Fix err_address_unreachable on Android<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\nAfter that click on Privacy and Security > Clear browsing data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"Clear](\"https:\/\/www.wpoven.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-7.png\" "\\"\\"")
Clear chrome data on Android device<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\nAt last, select Cached images and files > Clear data. However, if you still seeing this error, you need to try out our next troubleshooting method.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/hr><\/div>\n\n\n6. Deactivate Chrome Extensions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
No, doubt adding Chrome extensions enhances your browser’s functionality. However, besides adding features, they can also introduce issues that conflict with browser functionality and trigger error messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, you must try deactivating all your Chrome extensions and figure out the faulty plugin that can be triggering the Err_address_unreachable error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To do this, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1:<\/strong> Click on the three dots located in the upper-right corner of your browser window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 2:<\/strong> From the menu that appears, select “More tools” and then choose “Extensions.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"Chrome](\"https:\/\/www.wpoven.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Chrome-extensions-menu.png\" "\\"\\"")
Chrome Extensions<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 3:<\/strong> You’ll see a list of all your Chrome extensions. Follow these actions to improve your browser’s performance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"Disable](\"https:\/\/www.wpoven.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Disable-Google-Chrome-extensions.png\" "\\"\\"")
Disable Chrome Extensions<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n- \n
- Option A:<\/strong> Turn off each extension by clicking the switch next to it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Option B:<\/strong> If you want to remove an extension entirely, click “Delete.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step 4:<\/strong> To fix the “ERR_ADDRESS_UNREACHABLE” error, try turning off extensions one by one until the issue is resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/hr><\/div>\n\n\n7. Clear DNS host cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
DNS cache stores all the DNS lookups your device has recently accessed. By doing so the domain names<\/a> and IP address pairs speed up internet access by reducing the need for repeated lookups. It helps websites load faster and reduces network congestion by providing quick access to frequently visited online destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But, just like the browser cache, the DNS cache can also become corrupted over time and trigger an ‘err_address_unreachable’ error. To resolve this, the best step you can take is to flush your DNS host cache. Your browser will then have to look up DNS information from a fresh start whenever you try to visit the website again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Steps to clear DNS cache chrome:\u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Open Google Chrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- In the address bar enter the following address:
chrome:\/\/net-internals\/#dns<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n![\"Clear](\"https:\/\/www.wpoven.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Flushing-the-DNS-cache-in-Google-Chrome.png\" "\\"\\"")
Clear Host Cache<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n- \n
- It will display the following options:<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click on the \u201cClear host cache\u201d button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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<\/hr><\/div>\n\n\nErr_address_unreachable Error Windows 10 Fix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
8. Try using Windows Troubleshooter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you are using the Chrome browser on your Windows 10 device, you can also utilize the Windows Troubleshooting app to fix the ‘err_address_unreachable’ error. This tool is so handy that it can not only help fix Windows issues but also identify and resolve problems in some apps such as Chrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To use the Windows Troubleshooter app, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Go to “Settings” on your Windows 10 device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Select “Update and Security”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Navigate to “Troubleshoot.” > Additional Troubleshooters<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"Run](\"https:\/\/www.wpoven.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Windows-App-Troubleshooter.png\" "\\"\\"")
Run the troubleshooter on Windows<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\nScroll down to find “Windows Store Apps.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"Run](\"https:\/\/www.wpoven.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/How-to-use-the-Windows-App-Troubleshooter.png\" "\\"\\"")
Run the troubleshooter<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\nClick on “Run the troubleshooter” button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allow the troubleshooting tool a few seconds to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You’ll then either receive more details about the issue or a message saying, “Troubleshooting couldn’t identify the problem.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the app doesn’t find the problem, you can move further to the next step that we have mentioned in this post.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/hr><\/div>\n\n\n9. Change DNS Settings on your Windows 10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If flushing the DNS cache doesn’t work, it is time to try changing your DNS Settings on your Windows 10. To do this, follow the steps given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Click on the Windows icon located at the bottom left-hand corner of your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. In the search bar, type “Network connections” and select the “View network connections” application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"View](\"https:\/\/www.wpoven.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4.png\" "\\"\\"")
View network connections<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n3. On the Network Connections page, you’ll see your available connections. The active ones will be marked green, while unused ones will have a red cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. On the View Network Connections page, right-click on your active connection and select “Properties.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Network Connections<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n5. In the Properties window, choose “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4).”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"Internet](\"https:\/\/www.wpoven.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IPv4-properties-in-Windows.png\" "\\"\\"")
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4)<\/em><\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n6. A new window for Internet Protocol Version 4 settings will appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Select “Use the following DNS server address” to manually assign a different DNS address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. For Google’s public DNS, fill in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"Changing](\"https:\/\/www.wpoven.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DNS-settings-in-Windows.png\" "\\"\\"")
Changing DNS settings in Windows<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\nPreferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
Alternate DNS server: 8.8.4.4<\/strong><\/code><\/p>\n\n\n
<\/hr><\/div>\n\n\n10. Turn off your Proxy Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A proxy server acts as an intermediary between your computer or device and the internet. It facilitates the flow of information between you and the websites you want to visit, adding a layer of separation and control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But sometimes, it can also malfunction and not allow you to connect to the website. As a result, it triggers an ‘err_address_unreachable’ error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, you should try turning off your proxy server to see if it’s the cause of the error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s a method to disable the Proxy Server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings window or type \u201csettings\u201d in the search bar as shown below:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"Windows](\"https:\/\/www.wpoven.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1-2.png\" "\\"How")
Windows Settings<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\nFrom the main window, select Network & Internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"Windows](\"https:\/\/www.wpoven.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2-1.png\" "\\"How")
Windows Network and Internet Settings<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\nSelect the \u201cProxy\u201d option on the Left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Turning off the Proxy Server<\/em><\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\nCheck if the \u201cAutomatically detect settings\u201d option is turned off under \u201cAutomatic proxy setup\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disable the \u201cUse a proxy server\u201d option in the \u201cManual proxy setup\u201d section.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/hr><\/div>\n\n\n11. Contact Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If none of the above methods work for you and you are still seeing an err_address_unreachable error on your screen. The last option left for you is to contact your web hosting support and ask for help to troubleshoot this error. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This scenario highlights the importance of having a responsive customer support facility. That’s why it’s highly recommended to switch your website to a managed WordPress hosting<\/a> provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you haven’t hosted your website on any of these platforms, it would be worthwhile to consider migrating to WPOven’s fastest-managed hosting platform<\/a>. At WPOven, we offer 24\/7 Expert Support with zero downtime directly from our intuitive Dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/hr><\/div>\n\n\nWhat is err_address_unreachable Error?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The “err_address_unreachable” error is a common Google Chrome-specific error message that typically indicates that the browser is unable to establish a connection to the requested website’s server. In other words, the browser is unable to reach the server where the website is hosted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This can happen due to various reasons, such as poor internet connection, issues with the website’s server, misconfigured network settings, or firewall restrictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"err_address_unreachable](\"https:\/\/www.wpoven.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/this-site-cant-be-reached.png\" "\\"\\"")
err_address_unreachable error<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
- Click on the \u201cClear host cache\u201d button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
- It will display the following options:<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Option B:<\/strong> If you want to remove an extension entirely, click “Delete.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Option A:<\/strong> Turn off each extension by clicking the switch next to it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reboot your Router and Modem<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.wpoven.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/How-a-DNS-server-works.png\" "\\"\\"")