iPhone getting Safari not connect to server

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iPhone getting Safari not connect to server

When I am trying to open a file on my iPhone 8 in safari, I keep getting a message that safari can’t connect with the server.

This seems to be a new problem and usually when I am opening something within an email.

Any ideas?

Posted on Aug 25, 2020 6:48 AM

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anonyme4321

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Aug 25, 2020 6:50 AM in response to mcmdenk

Is it maybe a work website that can only be reached while being connected to a corporate VPN?

Try the following:

Airplane mode on then off Navigate to Settings, then slide Airplane Mode to On, wait a few seconds, then slide it back to Off. It seems that discontinuing and restarting the EDGE and WiFi components in the iPhone can restore connectivity.
Reset network settings Tap Settings, tap General, tap Reset, tap Reset Network Settings. This will cause your iPhone to restart, and will delete any stored Wi-Fi passwords as well as DNS settings and more. It can restore your ability to join a stubborn wireless network, let you access stalled Web pages, or eliminate issues with EDGE data access that can occur for various reasons.
Reboot your iPhone Hold down the home and sleep buttons simultaneously until you see the white Apple logo, indicating that your iPhone has restarted.

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icebox93

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Sep 3, 2020 8:30 AM in response to anonyme4321

I have the same issue since updating my iPhone X to 13.6.1. Some attempts to go to webpages from Twitter, as well as opening safari and typing a known good website on connection I know is good (other apps work fine). These arent work websites and I’ve ilalso had the problem typing names into the address bar, which should cause a google search but instead gets a black screen. Force close of safari usually cures, but this is extremely annoying.

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