ChatGPT was down on Wednesday
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ChatGPT was down for thousands on Wednesday. Several users reported that they saw an ‘Error 111’ and an ‘Upsteram connect error or disconnect’ message on the OpenAI bot. The Sam Altman-led company responded to the outage, saying “We have reports of API calls returning errors, and difficulties logging in to platform.openai.com and ChatGPT. We have identified the issue and are working to roll out a fix.”
Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this error during an OpenAI outage:
Check Service Status:
First, verify if there’s an ongoing outage or maintenance by checking OpenAI’s official status page or outage reporting sites like Downdetector. If there’s a widespread issue, you might need to wait until it’s resolved by OpenAI.
Network Troubleshooting:
Restart Your Network: Sometimes, simply restarting your router or modem can resolve connectivity issues. This can reset your network settings and potentially fix any temporary glitches.
Check Your Internet Connection: Ensure your internet connection is working by trying to load other websites or services. If other services are also slow or unresponsive, the problem might be with your internet service provider.
Browser and System Checks:
Clear Browser Cache: Clear your browser’s cache, cookies, and history. This can sometimes resolve issues related to cached data that’s causing connection problems.
Try Another Browser: If one browser gives you trouble, try accessing ChatGPT with another browser to see if the issue persists. This can help determine if the problem is browser-specific.
VPN and Proxy Settings:
If you’re using a VPN or proxy, try disabling it, as these can sometimes interfere with connections to certain services. OpenAI might block connections from known VPN IPs due to security policies.
Check for Updates:
Ensure your system and browser are up to date, as outdated software might cause compatibility issues with web services.
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