Why is MetaMask not Connecting? How to get it connected?

MetaMask is quite popular in the crypto wallet market. It has some unique features that other software
wallets are unable to match with. Every user’s first choice for keeping their funds is MetaMask Wallet. It
is the most secure wallet that you’ll ever get. But this does not mean that there are not any flaws in it.
Just like every other wallet this wallet also have a few flees and flaws which can be resolved just by using
some of the troubleshooting steps.
Recently users have been complaining about the MetaMask not connecting issue. Although these issues
are rare users might get a little frustrated when they are unable to communicate with their account. In
this blog, we will guide you on what to do if you face a situation like this.
Why did this error occur?
Before knowing the steps that could help you in resolving the issue, you must know what could be the
cause behind it. Because how could we provide a solution without even knowing the reason why this
issue has occurred? Also, it will make the whole process of finding an appropriate solution difficult.
Given below are some of the basic reasons for MetaMask not connecting issue:
 When you visit any website you had permitted of Allow Cookies. And now all these cookies are
preventing MetaMask to work properly.
 Too many background applications are currently running that are not allowing you to work on
the MetaMask.
 Not using the updated version of the browser or the MetaMask application.
Solutions for the Connecting issue
Moving further with the content now let us know the remedies for the MetaMask not connecting issue.
 Delete all the cookies stored and the browsing history.
 Update the MetaMask browser extension or the mobile application and the browser you are
operating MetaMask with.

 Check the internet speed and switch to mobile data if you were previously connected through
Wi-Fi.
 Restart the device you are using.
 Close the background applications.
 If you are working on more than one browser extension at the same time, then close all other
extensions and try to use MetaMask again.
 Uninstall and then Reinstall the MetaMask extension or the mobile application whatever the
case may be. Now, try to access the account again.
 If you are trying to connect a ledger device, then first close the Ledger Live application if it is
currently running in the background.
Wrapping it up
If nothing works, then you can reset your current MetaMask account only if it has been advised by the
support team after trying all the solutions. Before resetting your account wait for some time till the
support team comes up with a possible solution for you and if they run out of all the remedies that
could be taken, you will have to go for the resetting option. The support team will guide you. After
resetting your account, the issue of MetaMask not connecting would be resolved surely.