# Similar errors often pop up in Anki 2.1.54 & 2.1.55

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**Created:** [December 31, 2022, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/similar-errors-often-pop-up-in-anki-2-1-54-2-1-55/25844 "2022-12-31T14:18:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![NameLessGO](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/namelessgo/32/34298_2.png) [@NameLessGO](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/NameLessGO)\
**Post date:** [December 31, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/similar-errors-often-pop-up-in-anki-2-1-54-2-1-55/25844/2 "2022-12-31T19:03:00Z")

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most likely related to VPN/firewall issue: [An operation was attempted on something that is not a socket - #3 by NameLessGO](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/an-operation-was-attempted-on-something-that-is-not-a-socket/25121/3)

[Anki must be able to connect to a local port - Frequently Asked Questions](https://faqs.ankiweb.net/anki-must-be-able-to-connect-to-a-local-port.html)  
[Error establishing a secure connection when syncing - Frequently Asked Questions](https://faqs.ankiweb.net/error-establishing-a-secure-connection-when-syncing.html)

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