Some websites will show the message that they are checking your browser before you can access and open their content. You will see the error message, “Checking your browser before accessing…. The process is automatic. Your browser will redirect to your requested content shortly. Please allow up to 5 seconds.” This is because of the security measures that the website owner has put in place through Cloudflare. The website security company provides content delivery network services as well as DDoS attack mitigation services.
Basically, the message displayed on your screen is part of the process of checking whether you are a robot or a real human. However, there are times when you get stuck in that phase, and you end up waiting for a long time. It may be a standard privacy and security procedure for some sites to enable and verify your browser settings, but staying on that screen without getting to your desired content can be annoying.
How to Troubleshoot and Skip Cloudflare’s Checking your Browser Before Accessing Error Message
Fortunately, several solutions will help you get passed through and skip the “Checking your browser before accessing” problem on your web browser on Mac, Windows 10 PC, Linux, ChromeBook or even Android and iOS phones and tablets. Some smart TV users also experience the same issue.
Follow each method below one at a time to stop and fix the error and then try to reload the website on your computer or mobile device. See if the workaround works. Otherwise, proceed to the next solution.
#1 – Exit the Browser
If you have been waiting patiently for your website to load but did not, you can exit the tab or close the browser completely. Then, try to restart your browser and reload the website to check.
#2 – Set the Time on your Device to Automatic
- Navigate to the Settings menu.
- Select Time and Language.
- Go to the Date & time.
- Look for the Set time automatically option. If it is set to Enable, toggle the button to Disable.
- Wait for a few seconds. Now, try to toggle it back to Enable.
- Reload your browser.
#3 – Use a VPN Server
If you have a VPN service client on your computer or mobile device, try to turn it on and enable it on your browser, then reload the website you are trying to access. VPN servers can bypass the factors that may be causing the content access lock on your screen. Some IPs or networks have been flagged as malicious and therefore blocked by known security providers.
#4 – Update your Computer or Mobile Browser App
You may want to update your browser on your mobile device or computer to the latest version.
- Go to the Settings menu or the More option.
- Navigate to Help.
- Select the About option.
- Now, check if there are available updates and install them.
#5 – Change to a Different Browser
If none of the solutions work, you can switch to a different browser. Try using today’s top-ranking browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Brave, or Opera.
Do you have other ideas on how to fix the “Checking your browser before accessing” issue? You can share them below in the comments section.
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