Chrome ERR_CONNECTION_RESET — Connection Was Reset
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Overview
Chrome ERR_CONNECTION_RESET means the connection to the website was interrupted during data transfer, often due to network issues or server problems.
Key Details
- The TCP connection was established but then reset (RST packet received)
- Different from ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED (server rejects) and TIMED_OUT (no response)
- Can affect a single site or all sites depending on the cause
- Proxy servers, VPNs, and firewalls commonly cause this
- The error code is NET::ERR_CONNECTION_RESET in Chrome's internal error system
Common Causes
- Server-side application crashed during the response
- Proxy server or firewall terminated the connection
- VPN connection dropping packets or resetting connections
- Winsock catalog corruption on Windows
- Maximum transmission unit (MTU) size mismatch causing packet fragmentation issues
Steps
- 1Try the site in an incognito window to rule out extension conflicts
- 2Clear Chrome browsing data: chrome://settings/clearBrowserData
- 3Disable proxy: Chrome Settings > System > Open proxy settings > ensure direct connection
- 4Reset Winsock (Windows): netsh winsock reset in Admin CMD, then restart
- 5Try a different DNS: change to 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1 in network settings
Tags
chromeconnection-resetnetworkbrowsertcp
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ErrorFrequently Asked Questions
The server hosting that site may be having issues, or your ISP/firewall may be specifically blocking that site's responses.