AI Chatbot Not Working? What to Try First
Chatbots sometimes slow down or fail. Most fixes are quick and safe.
Step by step
- Check the service status page. Many companies post outages.
- Refresh and try again.
- Check your internet. Try another website.
- Sign out and back in.
- Update the app or clear the browser cache.
What to expect
Expect that most problems are temporary or solved by refreshing, updating or switching networks.
Mistakes to avoid
Do not download extra software to fix a website. Avoid giving remote access to anyone offering help online.
A good next step
If it still fails, try again later or use another assistant.
A prompt you can copy
Type this into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini
My AI chatbot website will not load on my computer. Give me ten simple things to try, in order from easiest to hardest.
Good to know. Never install a fix from a pop-up or an email. Use official updates only.
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Why does it say too many requests?
The service may be busy or you hit a limit. Wait and try again.
Can I try another assistant?
Yes. Many are free.