If the firewall is blocking Google Chrome, it can be due to any application installed recently, a recent update. So, follow this article to adjust your firewall settings to solve this issue.

What if your Chrome browser refused to open a web page even though you had internet access? It's pretty frustrating, isn't it? Unfortunately, this appears to be an error with the Firewall setting that prevents Chrome from accessing the web page. The message "Allow Chrome to access the network in your firewall" is not the main error. It is listed in the form of advice whenever a significant error occurs (such as ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT etc.) in Google Chrome. You might have unintentionally clicked on one of the Firewall exceptions created for Google Chrome due to an application you installed or a recent update. The problem is known and can be resolved quickly. Let's see how to fix Google Chrome firewall block issue?

Steps to Solve Firewall Blocking Google Chrome

It is reported by several users that the Firewall is blocking their Google Chrome without any reason on their Windows 10 PC. The Firewall prevents these affected users from using Chrome and causes great inconvenience. Here is how you can resolve this issue.


1. Windows Defender Firewall Permissions

  • Start by setting the permissions for the browser, which is Google Chrome, in Windows Defender Firewall.
  • To launch the search bar, press 'Windows and S' together.
  • In the text field, type 'Windows Defender,' and you can launch 'Windows Defender Firewall' from this menu.
  • Open the options listed on the screen using the 'Allow an app' or feature button on 'Windows Defender Firewall.'
  • Change the settings by clicking on the 'Change' button.
  • If you have already selected one, take a look at the Google Chrome boxes and press on the 'Ok' option.

2. Using Chrome Settings

  • You can access settings by clicking on the three vertical dots located in the extreme upper right corner of Google Chrome.
  • Expand the Advanced section by scrolling down and clicking on it.
  • Move down to the 'Reset' and clean up section and click on the option to 'Restore' settings to their original defaults under it.
  • Click 'Reset Settings' in the prompt. If you reset the settings, you will lose all saved bookmarks, history, saved passwords, and temporary cookies. Be careful before clicking the button.

3. Disable VPN Network adapters in Device manager

  • Use the taskbar search in Windows 10 to find the device manager.
  • Network adapters should be expanded.
  • You can disable the VPN adapter by right-clicking it.

4. Uninstall VPN Software

  • Your PC may also be experiencing this error if you have any VPN software installed.
  • Remove any VPN software on your system and restart your PC.

5. Disable Chrome Extension

  • First, open your Chrome.
  • Now, visit the chrome://extensions/
  • Once all extensions have been disabled, you can restart Chrome.

6. Reinstall Chrome Software

  • Even after resetting Chrome, if your problem with the Windows 10 Firewall persists, follow these steps to uninstall Chrome and reinstall it.
  • Navigate to 'Settings' and select 'Apps.' Click on the 'Uninstall' option next to the Google Chrome option by scrolling down the list.
  • The application will need to be deleted, and then you will need to reboot your computer.
  • From the official website of Google Chrome, you can download Google Chrome after you have successfully deleted this application.
  • To install Google Chrome, simply follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation process.

7. Delete Cookies and Browser History

  • This may resolve the problem with Chrome internet connectivity by deleting cookies, cache memory, and browser history.
  • Click on the 'More' option that you'll find on the left side of the Chrome browser on your computer.
  • Click on 'More Tools' and then 'Clear' browsing data. Then, choose 'All to delete the browsing history.'
  • Check the boxes next to 'Browser data,' 'Cookies data,' and 'Cached image' and file data. Click the option 'Delete' data.
  • Your browser will be cleaned of all junk files with this process.

8. Reset Google Chrome

  • Chrome's extensions can be disabled by resetting it, which might solve the Firewall Blocking Google Chrome that has blocked certain features of this app error. Resetting the browser can be done by selecting the 'Customize Google Chrome' and then 'Settings.'
  • Click the 'Advanced' button after you scroll down the 'Settings' app.
  • You can revert settings to their original defaults by clicking 'Restore' settings to their original defaults.
  • Then click 'Reset' settings.

The following are some of the resolutions users have verified to solve the Windows Firewall blocking error. Once the error has been resolved, Chrome will run without being obstructed by the firewall.