- Is ERR_CONNECTION_RESET the website's fault or mine?
- It could be either. The error means a TCP connection was forcibly closed. Causes include: the server crashed or restarted mid-load, a firewall or antivirus reset the connection, or a router/ISP issue. Test in Incognito and on another network to narrow it down.
- Could a VPN or antivirus cause ERR_CONNECTION_RESET?
- Yes, frequently. Security software and VPNs intercept network traffic and sometimes reset connections they flag as suspicious. Temporarily disabling them is the fastest way to test if they're the cause.
- Is my data safe when I see this error?
- Yes. The page never loaded, so nothing was transmitted. Your data is not at risk from this error itself.