Ask Why does my domain redirect never load?

[Brajet]

I'm having an issue with the domain I bought. My knowledge of these things is very minimal so I might just not be doing something right. I bought a domain for the purpose of redirecting it to a website where I have multiple links. Whenever I type the domain in my main browser it always gives me an error of it not being able to load but if I type the domain on an anonymous browser it loads with no problem. What can I do to fix this?

 

[Anthony Joshua]

I'm having an issue with the domain I bought. My knowledge of these things is very minimal so I might just not be doing something right. I bought a domain for the purpose of redirecting it to a website where I have multiple links. Whenever I type the domain in my main browser it always gives me an error of it not being able to load but if I type the domain on an anonymous browser it loads with no problem. What can I do to fix this?

It sounds like your browser might be caching an old redirect or some cookies that interfere with the new setup. When you use an anonymous window, everything is fresh, so it works fine. You can fix this by clearing your browser cache and cookies, or trying a different browser. Also, make sure your DNS and redirect settings are fully propagated, as some browsers can be stubborn and hold onto old records for hours or even a day.

 

[Felix😎]

The problem is likely related to your browser caching old data for the domain. Clearing your browser cache should fix it. If it still doesn't work, double-check your DNS settings to ensure the redirect is properly configured. Keep in mind that DNS changes can take up to 24-48 hours to fully propagate. If it works in an anonymous browser, then the issue is almost certainly related to cached data or cookies in your main browser.

 

[Dean101]

Most of the time it's a wrong setup, like the redirect pointing to the wrong link or using the wrong type (301/302). DNS changes can also be slow, so it might just not have updated everywhere yet. Sometimes the site you're sending people to is actually down, or there's an HTTPS/SSL issue stopping it from opening properly. Your browser cache can also trick you into thinking it's broken when it's not. And yeah, worst case, you've got a redirect loop where it keeps bouncing between pages and never settles. Try clearing your cache, double-check the URL, and give DNS a bit of time