How to Fix Specific Website Not Opening on Internet
Introduction
This guide walks you through seeing what you can and cannot access, and gets you to the resources you need to help fix the problem.
1 Restart My Device
Many basic problems can be solved simply by restarting your device. This clears caches, and forces the device to re-load the program or web page you may be having issue with, rather than use something that may be partially wrong.
Windows
- Select the Start menu, then select Power.
- Select Restart.
Apple macOS
- From the menu bar across the top of the screen, select the Apple menu, then Restart...
Android
- Hold down the power button on your Android device.
Depending on the manufacturer and model of Android device you have, the location of the power button will vary. - Select Power Off.
If the menu does not pop up, continue to hold the power button, and your Android device will shut off. - Wait 30 seconds.
- Push and hold the Power button for a few moments, and your Android device will start back up.
Apple iOS
- Push and hold the Power button for a few moments.
Depending on the model of iPhone you have, the location of the power button may be on the top or on the right-hand side. - Slide the Power symbol on your screen to the right to shut down your iPhone.
- Wait 30 seconds.
- Push and hold the Power button for a few moments to turn your iPhone back on.
2 Make Sure the Internet Connection Works
- Open your browser. In the address bar at the top, type in google.com, then push Enter or Return.
- Make sure you're able to load Google.com. Once this loads, make sure you're able to search. Type something in the Search box, then select Google Search.
- Make sure search results load properly.
- If searching doesn't work, then there's reason to believe that you're not connected to the Internet. Fix the connection issue before proceeding.
How to Fix My Internet Connection
Learn how to troubleshoot Internet connectivity issues for any device(s) you have that are struggling to access the Internet.
3 Check if the Website is Down for Everybody or Just Me
It's a good idea to test if the site you're trying to access is down for everyone, or just you. There's a website that facilitates doing just that!
- Open your preferred browser, and visita website checker page, such as "Down for Everyone or Just Me".
Down for Everyone or Just Me- Down for Everyone or Just Me (External)
- On the site, type in the website address you're having problems reaching, then then push Enter or Return.
- Look at the result from the site, to determine if the site is down.
Site Down If the result says that "It's not just you!", that means the site is down for everyone.
Site Up If the result says that "It's just you.", that means there's a problem with the connection between your computer and the site, but other people can get to the site.
? Is the website down for everybody?
This guide walks you through seeing what you can and cannot access, and gets you to the resources you need to help fix the problem.
Many basic problems can be solved simply by restarting your device. This clears caches, and forces the device to re-load the program or web page you may be having issue with, rather than use something that may be partially wrong.
Windows
- Select the Start menu, then select Power.
- Select Restart.
Apple macOS
- From the menu bar across the top of the screen, select the Apple menu, then Restart...
Android
- Hold down the power button on your Android device.
Depending on the manufacturer and model of Android device you have, the location of the power button will vary.
- Select Power Off.
If the menu does not pop up, continue to hold the power button, and your Android device will shut off.
- Wait 30 seconds.
- Push and hold the Power button for a few moments, and your Android device will start back up.
Apple iOS
- Push and hold the Power button for a few moments.
Depending on the model of iPhone you have, the location of the power button may be on the top or on the right-hand side. - Slide the Power symbol on your screen to the right to shut down your iPhone.
- Wait 30 seconds.
- Push and hold the Power button for a few moments to turn your iPhone back on.
- Open your browser. In the address bar at the top, type in google.com, then push Enter or Return.
- Make sure you're able to load Google.com. Once this loads, make sure you're able to search. Type something in the Search box, then select Google Search.
- Make sure search results load properly.
- If searching doesn't work, then there's reason to believe that you're not connected to the Internet. Fix the connection issue before proceeding.
How to Fix My Internet Connection
Learn how to troubleshoot Internet connectivity issues for any device(s) you have that are struggling to access the Internet.
It's a good idea to test if the site you're trying to access is down for everyone, or just you. There's a website that facilitates doing just that!
- Open your preferred browser, and visita website checker page, such as "Down for Everyone or Just Me".
Down for Everyone or Just Me
- Down for Everyone or Just Me (External)
- On the site, type in the website address you're having problems reaching, then then push Enter or Return.
- Look at the result from the site, to determine if the site is down.
Site Down If the result says that "It's not just you!", that means the site is down for everyone.Site Up If the result says that "It's just you.", that means there's a problem with the connection between your computer and the site, but other people can get to the site.
It appears your web browser and computer are working fine because you are able to reach Google. There is a problem with the website itself that you are trying to reach.
You can wait and try accessing the site in a little while, or you can contact the person or company that controls the website to find out more about why the site is having problems, and when it will become available again.
The issue you are experiencing may not be due to an Internet or website issue. It may actually be an issue with the web browser you are using, some websites, especially active ones such as webmail, will work better in one browser rather than another. Depending on your device and what is currently installed, you may have a backup or alternative web browser already available.
- Check your device to see if there is a different web browser available.
- On a Desktop or Laptop, look for one of these icons:
- On a Smartphone or Tablet, look for one of these icons:
- On a Desktop or Laptop, look for one of these icons:
- If you have access to a different browser, try using it to access the website you've having difficulty reaching.
It appears that the first web browser you tried to access the website with is having problems. Either because the website you tried to visit is incompatible with it, some sort of misconfiguration, or some type of deeper issue that will require service.
If you are using Google Chrome, this guide may help you resolve issues you are having with your browser.
If you are using Microsoft Edge, this guide may help you resolve issues you are having with your browser.
If you are using Opera, this guide may help you resolve issues you are having with your browser.
If you are using Mozilla Firefox, this guide may help you resolve issues you are having with your browser.
If you are using Safari, this guide may help you resolve issues you are having with your browser.
It appears that your device and your internet connection are fine because you can get to Google. The issue in this case is the route your internet connection uses to reach the website in question.