Why your internet is only connecting to Google and YouTube?
There are several reasons why your internet would only connect to Google and YouTube. Some of the reasons include:
A poor browserDNS problemsVirus on your deviceA troublesome router
Oftentimes, when this issue comes up, it is important to know where the problem is from. You may do this by troubleshooting the connection. You can also check if the problem is connected to a Wi-Fi or an ethernet cable.
What to do when your internet is only connecting to Google and YouTube?
After analyzing the problem, you can now choose a solution from the recommendations below.
Restart your router: This is often the first and easiest solution to any internet connection problems. As simple as it is, it can be used to solve a lot of internet complications. Most people even see it as the best solution to every internet connection problem. After restarting your router, wait for a few seconds before creating a new internet connection with your internet service provider. This should grant you access to the internet without any restrictions. Clear your cache and cookies: Clearing your cache is another way to ensure a smooth user experience on any browser. Caches and cookies make applications lag and that might just explain why those websites are not loading for you. Excess cache data reduces the loading time of websites and your device’s performance. You should consider clearing cache and cookies to troubleshoot. Reinstall your browser: If, after restarting your router and creating a new internet connection, you still can’t access other websites, you might want to try uninstalling and reinstalling the browser. Doing this also clears your cache and cookie history, hence increasing your device’s performance and the browser’s loading time. Change your browser: If, after reinstalling your browser, the problem persists, try opening another browser. One of the reasons for internet restrictions is a poor browser, so it’s only sensible to check with a different browser to see if that’s the case. You may be just using a poor browser. Some browsers have a more efficient user experience than others, so you might want to consider switching if that is the problem. Use an ethernet cable: This might help if you are unable to access other websites with Wi-Fi. It is a temporary solution hence if it works you might still have to figure out what is wrong with your Wi-Fi. Ethernet cables are known to be faster and more reliable. Who knows? Substituting your wireless network with a wired one might just be the solution. Scan for viruses: Viruses are known to affect a device’s overall performance so you might want to check for them with any anti-malware application. Viruses were not able to interrupt internet connections in the past but with new virus types emerging each day, some have been found to cause internet disruption, this is also why it is important to regularly update your device’s anti-virus application. Restore Windows defender default configuration: Windows Defender is Windows default firewall, restoring it to its default configuration will prevent you from accessing some websites that might be dangerous to your computer. To do this, hit the Windows key and the S key simultaneously to access the search bar and type Windows Defender. After clicking on it, go to the control panel and click on ‘restore defaults. Note that, after restoring default settings, some background apps might stop working hence you will have to restart your computer. Reset the TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol is a group of communication protocols that the internet uses to link networks on the internet. To reset it, hit the Windows key and the S key simultaneously and wait for the search bar to pop up. In the search bar, type the letters CMD without space in between them, and click on ‘run as an administrator’ from the menu bar. Type this command C:\WINDOWS\system32>netsh winsock reset catalog and press enterPerform a speed test: There is a possibility that the internet bandwidth is low, thereby restricting your browser access. A low bandwidth might also be a result of internet rush hours and this might disrupt your internet’s performance. Contact the internet service provider: If, after troubleshooting with the above steps, you are unable to browse other websites apart from Google and YouTube, you will have to contact your internet service provider. They will send a team to come to check your router
Frequently asked questions
Why can’t I access certain websites on my device?
Your anti-malware/firewall settings may prevent you from accessing a website if it senses that that website is dangerous.
Why is my browser not responding?
It can be a result of a virus attack, network issues, or a full cache memory
