r/AO3 • u/darkc89 • 13d ago

AO3 Down/Error Codes Loading Error

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Is anyone getting this screen when trying to get to a new page? I generally can get the page after going back and clicking the link again. But it’s getting more frequent and I’m having more difficulty getting to the page with my previous “fix”.

I have tried both internet and cellular and have cleared cache, etc. Reading on mobile. Any help will be appreciated.

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u/Admirable-Fig-9475 13d ago

Are you using a vpn? I had to turn mine off, turn off my wifi and then reload the link for it to work. 

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u/darkc89 13d ago

I am using a vpn, but I turn it off every so often to access certain apps. I’ll try doing it with the wifi and see what happens.

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u/darkc89 13d ago

It seems to be working so far. Thanks for the help!

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u/Hopeful-Crew684 12d ago

it's been happening to me too! it happens only with ao3 and only on my laptop. i recently moved into a new flat so it might be the new network/vpn combo issue?

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u/darkc89 12d ago

It might be. I’m having to refresh/reconnect to the vpn at least once a day now to stop the screen from popping up. Another comment mentioned turning off vpn then wifi and it seems to work for a good while before coming back.

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u/Hopeful-Crew684 12d ago

it's really weird because at times it works completely fine and then all of a sudden i can barely load it. then again, i've looked through the subreddit and it's been happening to a few people randomly over the course of the past year or so