# Error message when syncing anki on mac

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**Created:** [February 8, 2025, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/error-message-when-syncing-anki-on-mac/55574 "2025-02-08T23:19:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 9, 2025, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/error-message-when-syncing-anki-on-mac/55574/4 "2025-02-09T20:15:41Z")

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That error can be caused by any antivirus/firewall/VPN/proxy blocking the connection. [Error establishing a secure connection when syncing - Anki FAQs](https://faqs.ankiweb.net/error-establishing-a-secure-connection-when-syncing.html)

If you’ve tried different wifi, then the issue is on your machine. Make sure to check “iCloud private relay” because that’s often a problem for iOS/MacOS users.

Also check another recent solution:

> [@Network Error Message](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/network-error-message/55148/7):
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> I got it! The thing that finally worked was deleting the ankihub add-on, syncing while on a hotspot, then adding the ankihub add on back while still on a hotspot and syncing. I’ve had it working all night now even back on WiFi (fingers crossed)

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