Network/Browser

ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED Server refuses connection

error meaning

The destination server did not accept the connection request.

Frequently Occurring Situations

I can't connect to the development server or the service on a specific port.

First thing to check

Make sure the address and port are correct.

main causes

  • Service not running
  • wrong port
  • server side rejection

Step-by-step solution

If it is checked and resolved from above, you do not need to proceed to the next step.

1. Check occurrence conditions

I can't connect to the development server or the service on a specific port.

Difficulty Easy · Estimated time 5 minutes

  1. Make sure the address and port are correct.

Check points: Record the error code, when it occurred, and any recent changes.

2. Server refuses connection Resolution Procedure

The destination server did not accept the connection request.

Difficulty Moderate · Estimated time 10~30 minutes

  1. If it is your server, check the service execution status and listening port.
  2. If it is an external site, compare it to another network and send the access address to the operator.

Check points: Make sure the service is responding on the correct port.

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Content review date: 2026-10-07

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