# ERR\_CONNECTION\_TIMED\_OUT when trying to connect to a discourse instance hosted on Cloudflare Tunnels

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/err-connection-timed-out-when-trying-to-connect-to-a-discourse-instance-hosted-on-cloudflare-tunnels/400126
**Category:** Self-hosting
**Created:** [April 7, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/err-connection-timed-out-when-trying-to-connect-to-a-discourse-instance-hosted-on-cloudflare-tunnels/400126 "2026-04-07T14:47:18Z")
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### Author: ![raadtotheraad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/raadtotheraad/32/527788_2.png) [@raadtotheraad](https://meta.discourse.org/u/raadtotheraad)
#### Post date: [April 7, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/err-connection-timed-out-when-trying-to-connect-to-a-discourse-instance-hosted-on-cloudflare-tunnels/400126/1 "2026-04-07T14:47:18Z")

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Hey there, I used the guide [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-discourse-on-a-residential-internet-with-cloudflare-tunnel/211297), but when I try to connect, I receive the

> ERR\_CONNECTION\_TIMED\_OUT

Error.

Anyone know what I should do now?

Thanks!