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How to resolve the error message There was an error connecting to the server when logging into Wondershare Filmora?

If you receive the following error when logging into your Wondershare ID on Filmora. You may refer to the guidelines provided here to resolve the issue.

For Windows:

  • Switch Network Connection
    Try connecting to a different network (e.g., mobile hotspot or another Wi-Fi) and check if the issue persists.
  • Disable Firewall/Antivirus/VPN
    Temporarily turn off your firewall, antivirus software, or VPN program, then restart Filmora and see if the issue is resolved.
  • Check and Edit the Hosts File
    • Open the hosts file located at:
      C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts
    • Search the file for any entries containing the word wondershare.
    • If you find such entries, please do the following:
      1. Copy the hosts file to your desktop.
      2. Open it using Notepad.
      3. Remove any lines that mention wondershare.
      4. Save the file.
      5. Replace the original file in C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc With the one you just edited.

For Mac:

  • Switch Network Connection
    Try connecting to a different network (e.g., mobile hotspot or another Wi-Fi) and check if the issue persists.
  • Disable Firewall/Antivirus/VPN
    Temporarily turn off your firewall, antivirus software, or VPN program, then restart Filmora and see if the issue is resolved.
  • Check and Edit the Hosts File
    • 1) In Mac desktop, click Go -> Go to Folder... 

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      2) Input /etc and then click Go

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      3) Locate the hosts file under the opened directory

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      2. If the hosts file contains the word wondershare, proceed as follows:
      1) Copy and paste this hosts file to the desktop and open it with "TextEdit";
      2) After opening it, delete the domain name related to wondershare;
      3) Save the file;
      4) Copy and paste the hosts file that was saved on the desktop to the original /etc directory to replace the original one.

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