ERR_ADDRESS_UNREACHABLE

How to Fix “ERR_ADDRESS_UNREACHABLE”

Network Error 📄 Chrome, Edge, Brave
⚡ Quick answer

ERR_ADDRESS_UNREACHABLE means Chrome cannot reach the IP address of the website at all. No route exists between your device and the server — the request never even gets there.

First, check if your internet is working and what your current IP address is:

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What Causes the “ERR_ADDRESS_UNREACHABLE” Error?

This error occurs at the routing level — lower than DNS errors. Chrome resolved the domain name to an IP address, but when it tried to send packets to that IP, no network route existed. This happens when: the server is completely offline, your ISP has no route to that server's IP, a local firewall is blocking the connection, you are trying to reach a local address (like 192.168.x.x) that does not exist on your network, or your default gateway (router) is misconfigured.

How to Fix It — 5 Methods

1 Reload the page ▶
  1. Press F5 — sometimes this resolves temporary routing issues
  2. Try on a different browser or device to narrow down the cause
2 Restart your router ▶
  1. Unplug your router from power for 30 seconds
  2. Plug back in and wait for all lights
  3. Reconnect and try again
3 Flush DNS and reset network stack ▶

Windows Command Prompt (Administrator):

  1. ipconfig /flushdns
  2. netsh int ip reset
  3. netsh winsock reset
  4. Restart computer
4 Check if you are trying to reach a local IP ▶

If the URL is a local IP (192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x) make sure:

  1. You are connected to the correct local network
  2. The device at that IP is powered on
  3. Try pinging the IP: ping 192.168.1.x
5 Use a VPN to bypass routing issues ▶

If your ISP has a broken route to a specific server, a VPN uses a different network path.

  1. Connect to PureVPN or IPVanish
  2. Try loading the site
  3. If it works with VPN, your ISP's routing to that server is the problem
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Some errors are caused by ISP blocks or network restrictions
A VPN bypasses them instantly by routing through a different server.
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✅ Fixed it? Visit tools.examineip.com to confirm your IP address and connection are working correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between ERR_ADDRESS_UNREACHABLE and ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT?
ERR_ADDRESS_UNREACHABLE means no network route exists to the IP — the packets cannot even start their journey. ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT means packets were sent but the server never responded within the time limit.
Can ERR_ADDRESS_UNREACHABLE happen with a working internet connection?
Yes. Your internet can be working fine for most sites while one specific server is unreachable — either because that server is down or your ISP has a routing problem to that specific IP range.
Why does ERR_ADDRESS_UNREACHABLE happen on localhost?
On localhost, this means no service is listening on the port you specified. Start your local development server and try again.

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Last updated: March 30, 2026 • Report an error

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