Safari can't find the server

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I often get the error message "Safari can't find the server". I have to switch to Google Chrome and it works - so obviously not a wifi issue.

iMac M1 running macOS Monterey.

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iMac 24″, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jun 12, 2022 5:34 AM

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Answer 1

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I understand Safari often fails to load a web page, along with the message "Safari can't find the server".

If Safari on Mac doesn't open a webpage or isn’t working as expected - Apple Support offers several suggestions. In addition to them, try simply restarting your Mac in the usual manner.

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You described following some of the suggestions in If Safari on Mac doesn't open a webpage or isn’t working as expected - Apple Support. You need to follow all of them, from start to finish, all the way through and including the end.

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It's obviously an issue and is frustrating. Can Apple just come out and admit the problem and not give workarounds?

I had an issue loading this page - Apple (Singapore)

You'd think there shouldn't be an issue with Apple's own website. But, no, it wouldn't load.

Reload the page - nope, doesn't work

Install software updates - this is a new iMac updated to Monterey. No updates available

Turn off extensions - this is a new iMac. No extensions installed.

Test with a private Window - no website data to remove

Check Network settings - no issues.

Switch to Chrome - loads without a hitch.

This is the screenshot - I would find it hilarious if it is not happening on such a frequent basis.

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