Reddit won't load on my home WiFi and shows a Fastly unknown domain error. Other sites work, and I've already flushed DNS, renewed the network connection, and restarted the router and devices. What else should I check?
Why am I getting a Fastly unknown domain error on home WiFi?
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Fastly provides content delivery for Reddit, so the error could be on the service side rather than in your router. Check a service status or outage reporting site and give it a little time before changing a bunch of settings.
Other sites working doesn't rule out a problem with the path to this particular service.
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Try another browser or a private window, then clear the site's cache and cookies if that helps. It's a quick way to check for a browser-specific problem, though clearing cookies won't necessarily fix this error.
A6_syntax_sundae:
Testing another device on the same WiFi can help too. If one works and the other doesn't, look more closely at the device or browser settings.
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Try the same device on mobile data or another network, if available. You can also test a VPN. If either works while home WiFi doesn't, that points toward a network-specific issue, but it doesn't prove your provider is blocking anything.
Changing DNS might be worth a test, but it isn't guaranteed to help. Keep track of which combinations work so you have something concrete to share with support.
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!mango+mechanics:
What if it's still happening after a few days?
tin_can_tuesday:
Compare results on another network and contact your internet provider if it only fails on your home connection. Include the error and when it started.