FileZilla: Critical Error - Connection Failed - What to Do?

Critical errors, such as when the connection to the server at FileZilla failed, can usually be quickly remedied yourself. In this practical tip, we will tell you how to proceed.

Critical error with FileZilla: connection failed - what to do?

• Before connecting to the server, you should make sure that you are properly connected to the Internet. To do this, you can open any page in the browser.
• You should also make sure that you have started the server. Most of the time, this is done via the website of the provider.
• The server may currently be unavailable due to maintenance. try again later.
• When entering the data, you should check whether you have used the correct data and selected the correct connection settings.
• Maybe FileZilla is also blocked by your firewall or the antivirus. Therefore, switch these two services off briefly. If you can then establish a connection, we will show you how you can share FileZilla in the firewall and in the antivirus.
• Contact your provider for further assistance with the problem.

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