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Connection errors

Safari: Safari Can't Open the Page

Safari could not load the page.

Quick answer

Safari reached a problem while opening the page, for example a lost network connection or a server that stopped responding. The extra text under the message tells you more.

When to wait: Often yes; reload after a minute.

If you are visiting the website

  1. Read the second line The text under the headline names the reason, for example a lost network connection or a server that is not responding. It tells you which of the next steps matters most.
  2. Reload the page Reload once after a short wait.
    macOS
    Choose View > Reload Page, or press Command-R.
    iPhone and iPad (iOS)
    Tap the reload arrow in the address bar.
  3. Try another network Switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data, or the other way round. Apple suggests loading a known site like www.apple.com to test the connection itself.
  4. Test without Private Relay If you use iCloud Private Relay (an Apple privacy feature that hides your address), it can occasionally block a site.
    macOS
    In Safari choose View > Reload and Show IP Address. This reloads the page once without Private Relay.
    iPhone and iPad (iOS)
    Temporarily turn off Private Relay in your iCloud settings, reload, then turn it back on.
  5. Turn off extensions and content blockers Turn them off one at a time and reload, to find the one that interferes. Turn the others back on afterwards.
    macOS
    Safari > Settings > Extensions, then deselect each extension in turn.
    iPhone and iPad (iOS)
    Settings > Apps > Safari > Extensions (on older iOS: Settings > Safari > Extensions).
  6. Remove saved data for this one site This can sign you out of that site, but it does not change AutoFill or saved passwords.
    macOS
    Safari > Settings > Privacy > Manage Website Data, select the site and click Remove.
    iPhone and iPad (iOS)
    Settings > Apps > Safari > Advanced > Website Data, swipe left on the site and tap Delete.
  7. Restart your device Turn your iPhone, iPad or Mac off and on again. This clears stuck network connections.
  8. Reset network settings as a last resort Only on iPhone or iPad, and only if many sites fail. It removes saved Wi-Fi passwords and VPN settings.
    iPhone and iPad (iOS)
    Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings.

If you run the website

  1. Check server health Make sure the site responds and look at server logs at the reported time.
  2. Test like a visitor Run curl -v https://example.com (use your domain) from outside your network. Watch whether the connection stalls, gets cut, or the secure handshake fails.
  3. Check connection limits and keep-alive Proxies or load balancers that close idle connections earlier than the app expects can cut pages off. Align their timeouts.

What the second line tells you

Safari uses the same headline for several problems. A lost network connection points to your Wi-Fi or mobile data.

A server that is not responding points to the website. A secure connection that could not be made points to certificates, Private Relay or security software.

How it differs from "Safari Can't Find the Server"

"Can't find the server" means Safari could not look up the address of the name. "Can't open the page" means it got further, but the connection or the page failed.

So DNS (the internet's address book) is less likely to be the cause here. Network stability and the website itself are more likely.

Is it the website or me?

If the page opens on another device or network, the problem is on your device. If it fails everywhere, the website is the likely cause and you can only wait or tell the owner.

Common questions

Will removing website data delete my passwords?

No. Apple says clearing history and website data does not change AutoFill. Saved passwords stay in Passwords or Keychain; you may only need to sign in to that site again.

Should I turn off Private Relay for good?

No. Test without it once. If the site only works without Private Relay, you can tell the site owner; keep the feature on for other sites.

Why does the page open in Chrome but not in Safari?

Safari's extensions, content blockers, saved site data or Private Relay may be involved. Test each of them using the steps above.

Likely causes

  • Common A weak or switching network connection. (Your side)
  • Sometimes The website server is not responding. (Website side)
  • Sometimes An extension, VPN or content blocker interferes. (Your side)

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