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How to Fix “curl_easy_perform() failed couldn’t connect to server?”

by | Jul 19, 2024

The curl library was unable to create a link to the provided server, as shown by the message “curl_easy_perform() failed couldn’t connect to server”. Let’s look into various ways to fix the issue in this article. As part of our Server Management Service, Bobcares provides answers to all of your questions.

Overview
  1. Fixing “curl_easy_perform() failed couldn’t connect to server”
  2. Fixes

Fixing “curl_easy_perform() failed couldn’t connect to server”

The error message shows that the curl_easy_perform() function in the libcurl library failed to establish a connection to the specified server. This can happen for various reasons, including:

i. Server Unreachable: The server we are trying to connect to might be down or not reachable from the network.

ii. Incorrect URL: The URL provided might be incorrect or misspelled.

iii. Network Issues: There might be network connectivity problems, such as a firewall blocking the connection or DNS resolution issues.

iv. Server Configuration: The server might be misconfigured or not listening on the expected port.

v. Proxy Issues: If we are using a proxy, there might be an issue with the proxy server or its configuration.

Fixes

To troubleshoot this error, we can:

1. Check the server status page or get in touch with the server administrator to make sure the server is up and operating.

2. Make sure the internet connection is stable and that the network is operating as it should.

3. Verify again that the port is open and that the URL or IP address is accurate.

4. Verify that the connection is not being blocked by a firewall or proxy setup.

5. We can try raising the timeout parameters in the curl setup if the connection is stalling out.

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Conclusion

We should be able to find and fix the “curl_easy_perform() failed couldn’t connect to server” error by being aware of these possible problems and according to the testing steps.

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