Error fix
How to fix “ERR_CONNECTION_RESET”
The TCP connection was reset before a complete HTTP response—often network paths, proxies, or firewalls.
Updated Apr 20, 2026
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Start here first. Step 1 fixes most cases—then work down the list.
- Try another network or disable VPN to rule out middleboxes.
- Compare curl -v with browser DevTools; check TLS version and SNI.
- Inspect server and proxy logs for RST or upstream connection errors.
Why this works
These steps work because it removes the most common source of mid-request resets: VPN/proxy interference, and it stabilizes the network path and forces a clean connection attempt.
What this means
The browser or client gave up after the connection was torn down mid-flight—could be RST packets, idle timeouts, or middleboxes.
Common causes
Network middleboxes
Corporate proxies, antivirus HTTPS inspection, or flaky Wi‑Fi.
Server or CDN side
Origin resets, TLS issues, or load balancer idle timeouts.
Step-by-step fix
Narrow the path
- Try another network or disable VPN to rule out middleboxes.
- Compare curl -v with browser DevTools; check TLS version and SNI.
- Inspect server and proxy logs for RST or upstream connection errors.
Related
FAQ
- Intermittent resets only?
- Suspect idle timeouts—align TCP/proxy keepalives and app response times.
- Only one browser?
- Disable extensions, test private mode, and compare with another engine.
- After TLS changes?
- Verify certificate chain, cipher suites, and HTTP/2 vs HTTP/1.1 compatibility.
Fix related issues
Still stuck? Try these related fixes next.
- ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERRORThe TLS handshake failed or spoke the wrong protocol—often cert, cipher, or version mismatch.
- ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTSThe client stopped after too many redirects—usually a loop between HTTP/HTTPS or www/non-www rules.
- ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSEDNothing accepted the TCP connection on that host:port—service down, wrong port, or firewall.
- Axios network error (browser)Axios could not reach the server—no response object; often CORS, TLS, or offline.
- Next.js middleware redirect loopMiddleware keeps issuing redirects—often auth checks on public paths that bounce forever.
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ERR_CONNECTION_RESET