What causes The connection was reset error message?

Summary. If you run into the “ERR_CONNECTION_RESET” error, it means that your browser can't establish a connection to the remote server. In most cases, it's due to a misconfiguration in your internet settings or something else that's blocking the connection.

1. What does it mean when it says connection has been reset?
2. Why does Chrome say Connection was reset?

What does it mean when it says connection has been reset?

If you see the “connection was reset” error message it means the connection was not established correctly and has been reset. How to solve the connection reset problem? If you see the following error “this site can't be reached the connection was rest” try checking your internet and VPN.

Why does Chrome say Connection was reset?

One of the most common reasons for the 'ERR_CONNECTION_RESET' error is that a proxy server has been defined in the internet settings and this is blocking the connection setup. This can be entered automatically by plugins or add-ons that you have added to your browser.