How to Fix the Omegle “Error connecting to server. Please try again.”

Omegle is a free messaging website that allows users to communicate with others without registering for a one-on-one conversation. Users are paired at random by the service. In spy mode, users can converse secretly by using random names.

Just like any other website, Omegle also experiences hiccups every once in a while. One of the most common issues users encounter when using Omegle is “Error connecting to server. Please try again.”

After examining numerous options, we’ve produced a list of the best fixes for the Omegle issue connecting to the server. If you’re not sure how to fix the problem, try the options we’ve provided.

What Causes Omegle is the error “Error Connecting to Server”

Here are some possible reasons what you are experiencing the “Error connecting to server. Please try again” while using Omegle.

• Omegle has either suspended or blacklisted your IP address, which is why you are unable to connect to the server.
• Omegle is experiencing a server-side issue for which you have no control.
• The Omegle connection is being blocked by your system or ISP.
• Misconfigured browser or network settings.

First Method – Check for any Outage with your Internet Service Provider

Before you get frustrated over what’s happening with Omegle, it is best to get information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) about any ongoing issues with their service. You can get this information by contacting your ISP or asking anyone using the same service within your area.

Second Method – Reboot Your Internet Router

You might be surprised what rebooting your internet router can do. To do this, power off your internet router for 10 seconds and turn it back on. Sometimes, you will need to do this every time your ISP does some maintenance in their network.

Third Method – Try Using a Different Device

If you are experiencing the “Error connecting to server. Please try again” while using Omegle on your computer/mobile device, try using Omegle on a different device. This will help us isolate where the issue is coming from and know if it is isolated to one device or a problem with your internet.

Fourth Method – Clear Your Browser’s Cache

If you are using a web browser such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, etc., you should try clearing their cache files. Cache files are temporary files saved in the browser to help load websites faster in your next visit. Sometimes, these cache files get corrupted and may get your storage complete, causing some websites not to load or slow your computer down. Follow these steps to clear your browsers.

Google Chrome

By clearing the cache and cookies of Chrome, you delete all the saved data in the browser. This cache and data may include corrupted ones that may have been preventing Omegle from connecting to the server.

1. Click the 3 vertical dots in Chrome and click “settings”

2. Go down to Privacy and Security and click “Clear Browsing Data”

3. Put a check on “Cookies and other site data” and “Cached images and files” and click “Clear Data”

4. Restart Google Chrome and open up Omegle to check if the “Error connecting to server. Please try again” is fixed.

Mozilla FireFox

1. Click the three horizontal bars located on the upper right corner for FireFox and click on settings.

2. Select Privacy & Security on the menu to the left.
3. Click the “Clear Data…” button under the Cookies and Site Data option.

4. Select both options under Clear Data and click “Clear”.
5. FireFox will then restart, now check if Omegle is already working properly.

Microsoft Edge

1. Click the Tools menu (three dotted lines in the upper-right corner).
2. Open the Settings menu.

3. Click on Privacy, search, and services on the left-side menu.
4. Under the section, Clear browsing data, click Choose What to Clear.

5. Choose Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.
6. Next, click Clear Now.

7. FireFox will then restart, now check if the Omegle “Error connecting to server. Please try again” is already fixed.

Fifth Method – Reset Your Network Configuration

This is a straightforward yet effective solution that will require the use of the command prompt. You’re releasing and renewing your IP address and flushing your DNS cache with this method.

1. Hold down the “windows” key and press “R” and type “cmd” in the run command line. Hold down both the “ctrl and shift” keys together and press enter. Click “OK” on the next window to grant administrator permissions.

2. Type in the following commands in the Command Prompt and press enter every after command:
   

• netsh winsock reset
• netsh int ip reset
• ipconfig /release
• ipconfig /renew
• ipconfig /flushdns

2. Type in “exit” in the command prompt and press “enter” and restart your computer once you’ve finished running these commands. Check to see whether the “no internet, secured” issue still occurs.

Conclusion

Omegle errors could be caused by a server error on Omegle’s end. If that’s the case, fixing it may be beyond the scope of the user. The best action is to contact Omegle and determine whether they have a maintenance issue or their service is down. While this is a rare occurrence, it is feasible.