{"id":24753,"date":"2021-09-27T06:49:48","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T06:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=24753"},"modified":"2025-03-14T04:40:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T04:40:08","slug":"how-to-allow-chrome-to-access-the-network-in-a-firewall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-allow-chrome-to-access-the-network-in-a-firewall\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Allow Chrome to Access the Network in a Firewall?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite being a popular web browser, Google Chrome is not immune to bugs and errors that can interrupt your browsing experience. For example, users can get an error message such as \u201cAllow Chrome to access the network in your firewall or antivirus settings.\u201d Usually, the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET message accompanies this error.<\/p>\n

Do you also experience Google Chrome\u2019s internet access glitch? Do you want to fix the error? If yes, sit tight as we take you through the possible causes of the error and the best solutions to it.<\/p>\n

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Reasons for Chrome’s Network Access Glitch<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s no news that the online space is rapidly expanding, but coming along with that development is the increasing wave of cybercrime.<\/p>\n

Luckily, Windows Firewall and Windows Defender protect your system from malware. Besides, you might have installed an anti-malware or an antivirus program to supplement your Windows Defender and Firewall to protect against malicious programs. These defense mechanisms monitor your online activities for threats and would block your web browser\u2019s internet access at the slightest suspicion of an attack.<\/p>\n

What Are the Possible Causes of Chrome\u2019s Network Issue?<\/h2>\n

Several factors can cause Chrome\u2019s network access glitch. Most times, they are network-related. The most common causes are as follows:<\/p>\n

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  • Third-party antivirus software blocking your Chrome browser<\/li>\n
  • Windows Firewall blocking your Chrome browser<\/li>\n
  • Windows Defender blocking your Chrome browser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Most users who encountered the same issue managed to resolve it by tweaking their Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, or third-party antivirus program settings.<\/p>\n

    How to Fix Google Chrome Unable to Access the Network<\/h2>\n

    Google Chrome\u2019s network access glitch is a common problem. The good news is, you can quickly resolve the issue by applying the fixes below.<\/p>\n

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      Add Chrome as an exception to your Windows Firewall<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      A firewall is any program or hardware that protects your PC by monitoring the information coming to or from your computer through your connection. It can block data from passing through your network.<\/p>\n

      It can also help prevent malicious programs or hackers from gaining access to your Windows 10 PC via the internet or your local network.<\/p>\n

      What\u2019s more, a firewall prevents your PC from sending malicious programs to the internet or other computers.<\/p>\n

      In a bid to protect you, Windows Firewall could block your web browser\u2019s internet connection, causing Google Chrome not to work. If you\u2019re confident that Windows Firewall blocking Chrome\u2019s internet access was in response to a false alarm, you can undo that. You can also add Google Chrome to the Windows Firewall exception list to prevent the reoccurrence of the glitch in the future.<\/p>\n

      Here\u2019s how to add the Chrome browser to the Windows Firewall exception list:<\/p>\n

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      1. Press the Windows logo key + S<\/code> shortcut to open the Windows Search<\/em> dialog box.
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      2. Type Firewall<\/code> into the dialogue box and select Firewall & network protection<\/em> from the search results.
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      3. Select the \u201cAllow an app through firewall<\/em>\u201d option.
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      4. You should see a list of installed programs and their status \u2014 whether they are allowed to interact through the Windows Defender Firewall<\/em> or not.
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      5. Navigate to Google Chrome<\/em> and check the Private<\/em> and Public<\/em> options.
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      6. Click OK<\/em> to save the changes.
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        If you have issues adding the exception, consider disabling your Firewall temporarily before repeating the aforementioned process.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n

        Use the guide below to disable your Firewall temporarily:<\/p>\n

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        1. Go to Control Panel<\/em>.
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        2. Click System and Security<\/em>.
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        3. Open Windows Defender Firewall<\/em>.
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        4. Select the \u201cTurn Windows Defender Firewall on or off<\/em>\u201d option to disable Windows Firewall<\/em> for both the public and private network connections.
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          However, it’s essential to be careful when disabling your Firewall while connected to the internet. Otherwise, you risk exposing your computer to online vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n

          After that, you can check your Chrome browser to see if the issue persists.<\/p>\n