Is the website down, or just you?
Chrome shows ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED ("A network change was detected") when your computer's network connection changes while a page is loading, for example switching Wi-Fi networks, a VPN connecting or a network adapter restarting. Chrome stops the request to be safe.
One occurrence is harmless: just reload. If it keeps happening, something is repeatedly changing your connection.
How to stop it happening
- Reload the page. A one-off change, such as joining Wi-Fi, needs nothing more.
- Check your VPN. VPNs that reconnect or switch servers trigger this error. Update the VPN app or try another server.
- Forget extra Wi-Fi networks your computer may be jumping between, and stay on one.
- Disable unused network adapters, such as old VPN or virtual machine adapters: on Windows, open Control Panel, Network and Sharing Center, Change adapter settings.
- Restart your router and update its firmware if the connection drops regularly.
- Reset network settings on Windows: run
ipconfig /flushdns,netsh winsock resetandnetsh int ip resetas administrator, then restart.
Is the website down?
This error comes from your own connection, not the website. If a site still won't load after the error stops, test it with our website checker.
Questions
Is ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED a problem with the website?
No. It means your own network connection changed during loading. Reloading usually fixes it.
Why does ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED keep happening?
Something keeps changing your connection: a VPN reconnecting, your computer switching between Wi-Fi networks, or a router dropping out.