java.net.ConnectException :connection timed out: connect?

The error message says it all: your connection timed out. This means your request did not get a response within some (default) timeframe. The reasons that no response was received is likely to be one of:

  • a) The IP/domain or port is incorrect
  • b) The IP/domain or port (i.e service) is down
  • c) The IP/domain is taking longer than your default timeout to respond
  • d) You have a firewall that is blocking requests or responses on whatever port you are using
  • e) You have a firewall that is blocking requests to that particular host
  • f) Your internet access is down

Note that firewalls and port or IP blocking may be in place by your ISP

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