"This webpage is not available" (2024)

FAQs

"This webpage is not available"? ›

What causes the “This webpage is not available” error? This error can occur for a variety of reasons, including incorrectly inputting a website URL, invalid cookies in your browser, DNS server difficulties, or using a defunct proxy.

Connection Problems

Connection issues can lead to "Web Page Not Available" errors. These problems can be on your end, your ISP's end, or even with the website's hosting provider. Common connection-related issues include: Internet Disconnection: A sudden loss of internet connection can lead to this error.

It can take time for Google to index your page; allow at least a week after submitting a sitemap or a submit to index request before assuming a problem. If your page or site change is recent, check back in a week to see if it is still missing.

To solve this issue, start by clearing your browser cache. If it persists, try flushing your DNS. If you still encounter local issues after that, you can try using Google's public DNS.

Connectivity issues: Your device may not be properly connected to the internet, preventing you from accessing the website. DNS issues: Domain Name System (DNS) issues can prevent your device from resolving the website's domain name to its IP address, which is necessary to access the website.

If Google Chrome blocks a site automatically, it may be because Google deems that site unsafe, or because your employer or school has chosen to prevent access to that site, so you should proceed with caution.

Clear Browser Cache and Cookies

Clearing them ensures that Chrome fetches the latest data from websites, resolving potential conflicts and issues related to stored information. This step often proves effective in addressing loading problems.

Check the web address (URL) in the address bar to make sure you're going to the right webpage. If you are, try to open the same webpage on another device connected to the same network. If you can't see the webpage on any device, check if you're connected to the Internet. If you are, the webpage might be down.

Why is Safari suddenly blocking websites? ›

Sometimes, when you try to launch a website on Safari, you can't get in. This is usually because of web filtering and geo-restrictions. Safari blocks access to sites that have been reported for malware or phishing.

Internet Connection:Check if your phone has a stable and active internet connection. Try accessing other websites to verify your connection. Browser Issues:If you're using a specific browser, try accessing the website using a different browser. Sometimes, browser-related issues may prevent access.

Businesses, schools, governments, and content providers may block sites for a variety of safety, legal, licensing, or censorship reasons. They do this by checking to see if your IP address has the right permissions.

This change was first announced in February 2023, and it was rolled out to all users in the United States in April 2023. With the removal of pagination, Google search results now scroll infinitely. This means that users can continue to scroll down to see more results without having to click on a new page.

Submit your site to Google

Make sure your website shows up on Google by submitting your sitemap to Google Search Console. This gives Google a nudge to speed up the indexing of your website.

On your computer, open a document in Google Docs. Page setup. At the top of the dialog window, select Pages. Tip: If you are in pageless format, you can update the background color.