I can't access a particular website on my mac

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I can't access a particular website on my mac

I've just started using my mac after several months out of the country. I'm trying to access a regular client's website address but it comes up with 'The Site Can't Be Reached'. I've tried opening it up on other devices and the website is fine. I've tried using Chrome, Safari, Firefox and also uninstalled Mac Keeper. . I've restarted by mac and the router several times. I'm operating on macOS High Sierra version 10.13.1. I'm not sure what could have changed during my absence to cause this. Any suggestions?

iMac, iOS 11.3.1

Posted on Jul 21, 2018 3:55 AM

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Answer 1

Cunnla

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Jul 21, 2018 4:16 AM in response to markfromtotnes

Try this. It worked for someone else. In System Prefs / Network, Location click on the dropdown arrows and choose Edit Locations. Hit the + sign and create a new location and test.

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Cunnla

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Jul 21, 2018 5:04 AM in response to markfromtotnes

See this thread from 2016: How to fix 'This site can’t be reached' problem on Mac?

Linc Davis's solution is a bit complicated but you may want to try the easy way he offers i.e. to restore from a backup previous to your upgrade. In Finder / Go / Go to folder, type in /etc/hosts. When that window appears, enter Time Machine, find the appropriate date and Restore.

If you attempt to try the Terminal solution be very careful, and read Linc's post very closely.

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Answer 3

Jul 21, 2018 4:29 AM in response to Cunnla

Thanks Cunnla. I've tried your suggestion but I'm still having the same issue.

I'm wondering if my recent upgrade to High Sierra may have changed something. I don't know if it worked before as I upgraded as soon as I switched my mac on.

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Answer 4

Jul 21, 2018 5:06 AM in response to Cunnla

IT WORKED!! Thank you so much. I was at my wit's end and my client was chasing for amends. Have a great day.

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Cunnla

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Jul 21, 2018 5:47 AM in response to markfromtotnes

You're welcome! Good old Linc!

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