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Try one of these methods to fix Omegle's “Error Connecting to Server. Please try again” message
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Are you receiving an "Error Connecting to Server" message when trying to use Omegle ? Omegle is a popular video chat service that connects you with random strangers. It's a great place to meet people, and have a conversation . If you receive a message that says "Error connecting to server," there could be a number of reasons for that. This wikiHow article teaches you how to resolve the "Error Connecting to Server" message on Omegle.

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Check if Omegle is down.

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  1. If you are unable to connect to Omegle, the first step is to check and make sure they aren't experiencing any outages. You can use websites like Downdetector.com , Isitdownrightnow.com , or Downforeveryoneorjustme.com to see if a website is experiencing any outages. [1] You can also check Omegle's official social media profiles to see if they are reporting any issues. If the Omegle servers are down, try again later and see if they are fixed.
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2

Check if your Internet service is down.

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  1. If you're not able to connect to any websites, it could be a sign that your internet service is experiencing an outage. You can contact your internet service provider, or check their official web page to see if they are reporting any outages. If they are experiencing any outages, you'll just have to wait and try again later, or use a different network connection.
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Clear your browser cache.

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  1. Your web browser stores a lot of data in cache and cookies for a variety of reasons. It stores data that is reused in order to speed up load times. However, over time this data may become corrupt or outdated and cause errors. Clearing your browser cache and cookies may help fix any issues you are having. Use one of the following steps to clear your browser cache:
    • Google Chrome:
      • Click " â‹® " in the upper-right corner.
      • Click More Tools .
      • Click Clear browsing data .
      • Select "All Time" as the time range.
      • Check "Browsing History," "Cached images and files" and "Cookies and other site data."
      • Click Clear data
    • Safari:
      • Click Safari in the menu bar at the top
      • Click Preferences .
      • Click the Advanced tab.
      • Check "Show Develop menu in menu bar."
      • Click Develop in the menu bar.
      • Click Empty Cache .
    • Microsoft Edge:
      • Click " ⋯ " in the upper-right corner.
      • Click Settings .
      • Click " ☰ " in the upper-left corner.
      • Click Privacy, search, and services .
      • Click Choose what to clear .
      • Ensure everything is checked.
      • Click Clear now .
    • Firefox:
      • Click " ☰ " in the upper-right corner.
      • Click Settings .
      • Click Privacy & Security .
      • Click Clear data .
      • Ensure everything is checked.
      • Click Clear .
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Reset your DNS settings.

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  1. Resetting your network configuration will release and renew your IP address. This can fix a lot of network issues. To do so, you will need to open the Command Prompt as an Administrator on Windows, or the Terminal on Mac . Then type the following commands and press Enter to reset your DNS settings:
    • Windows Command Prompt:
      • ipconfig /flushdns
      • ipconfig /registerdns
      • ipconfig /release
      • ipconfig /renew
      • netsh winsock reset
    • Terminal on macOS:
      • sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder

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