The ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED message will pop up whenever your browser fails to establish a connection with the website’s server.
Here are some ways you can identify and fix this problem:
1. Check your internet connection: Make sure you have a reliable internet connection. Restart your modem or router and browse other websites to see if the issue is limited to just one.
2. Confirm website status: There may be a time when the site will not be available. Use services such as Down For Everyone Or Just Me to check if a website is accessible by all.
3. Erase Browser Cache: Cache data might be causing the problem. Clear history, cookies, and cache from your browser:
Chrome: Menu > More tools > Clear browsing data
Firefox: Menu > Options > Privacy & Security > Clear Data
Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data
4. Disable any Browser Extensions: Sometimes, browser extensions interfere with connections. Try going back to the website after disabling all extensions. To know which extension is causing problems, try enabling them one by one until the site loads properly again.
5. Confirm Firewall and Antivirus Configurations: There is a likelihood that the connection is getting blocked by antivirus or firewall software. Reset them and try accessing the website again. After which, switch them back on for continued safety.
6. Clear DNS Cache: You may have obsolete data in your DNS cache. Use this command in your terminal or command prompt to clear the DNS cache:
Windows: ipconfig /flushdns
Mac: sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder
Linux: sudo systemd-resolve –flush-caches
7. Reboot Your Device: Rebooting your computer or device can help in resolving numerous network-related issues.
8. Try Another Browser or Device: To determine if the issue is browser-specific, attempt to open the page using another browser or device.
By doing these steps, you should be able to fix the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED problem and get back on the website. If it still doesn’t work, there may be server-side trouble so for more assistance contact their webpage administrator instead of discussing it with anyone else about it.