Fix "Aw, Snap!" page crashes and other page loading errors
You're getting the "Aw, Snap" error instead of a webpage because Chrome is having problems loading.
Try the fixes below.
Reload the page
Usually, you can reload the page to fix the error.
- Computer: At the top left, click Reload
.
- Mobile device: At the top right, tap More
Reload
If that didn't work...
Step 1: Check your Internet connection
Make sure your device has a connection to network data or Wi-Fi.
Step 2: Clear your cache
Chrome might have information stored that's stopping the page from loading fully.
Clear your cache and cookies, then try reloading the page.
Step 3: Close other tabs, extensions, & apps
Your device may have run out of memory, and can't load the site while also running your apps, extensions, and programs.
To free up memory:
- Close every tab except for the one that’s showing the error message.
- Quit other apps or programs that are running, and pause any app or file downloads.
- On your computer, uninstall unnecessary extensions from Chrome. Learn how to uninstall extensions.
On the erroring tab, try reloading.
Step 4: Restart your device
Programs or apps sometimes get in the way of a page loading correctly.
- Restart your computer or mobile device.
- Try loading the page again.
Step 5: Update Chrome
- Open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More
- At the top left, click Menu
- Chrome will automatically check if there's an update available (you might have to wait a few seconds to see it).
- If there's an update, you'll see an option to Relaunch.
- If there are no instructions, your version of Chrome is up-to-date.
Step 6: Check for malware
If you're on Windows, use the Chrome Cleanup Tool to find and remove unwanted software.
If you're on a Mac or Linux computer, see our suggestions for spotting and getting rid of unwanted software.
Still not working?
If other sites open normally but one site is crashing, that site might be causing the problem.
- If you try to reload and the site doesn't open, click Send feedback to let us know.
- Turn on automatic error reporting to help us solve page crashes faster, or report the issue to Chrome.
- Contact the site owner to report the problem.
You can also post in the Chrome Help Forum for help.
Chrome webpage error codes
The following error codes mean there’s a problem opening the webpage.
To fix, follow the troubleshooting steps above.
- "Aw, Snap!": Chrome is having problems loading a webpage you're trying to see.
- ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED: The hostname (web address) doesn't exist.
- ERR_INTERNET_DISCONNECTED: The device isn't connected to the Internet.
- ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT or ERR_TIMED_OUT: The webpage took too long to connect. Your Internet connection might be too slow, or the webpage might be too busy.
- ERR_CONNECTION_RESET: Something happened that interrupted your connection to the webpage.
- ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED: Your device disconnected from the network or connected to a new network while loading the page.
- ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED: The webpage didn't let Chrome connect.
- ERR_CACHE_MISS: The webpage needs information you entered earlier to be submitted again.
- ERR_EMPTY_RESPONSE: The website didn't send any data, and might be down.
- ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR: The webpage has sent data that Chrome doesn't understand.
- BAD_SSL_CLIENT_AUTH_CERT: Sign-in to the site (for example, a bank or work website) isn't working due to an errored client certificate.
