archive.ubuntu.com Status | security.ubuntu.com Down Connection Status

October 28, 2025 Freddy Error Fix 0

The page status.canonical.com provides real-time monitoring of critical services, including archive.ubuntu.com and security.ubuntu.com. This is the most authoritative source.

If you’re seeing a connection issue with archive.ubuntu.com or security.ubuntu.com, it typically means that there might be a temporary outage or some sort of connectivity problem between your machine and those servers.

Here’s what you can do to check the status and troubleshoot: –

How to Fix Issue

1. Check the Status of Ubuntu Mirrors

  • Sometimes, Ubuntu’s servers or the specific mirror you’re using might be down temporarily.

  • To check if the problem is widespread, visit:

2. Try a Different Mirror

  • If archive.ubuntu.com or security.ubuntu.com is down for you, you can manually switch to a different mirror.

  • To change the mirror:

    1. Open your sources.list file (located at /etc/apt/sources.list) with a text editor:

      sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.list

    2. Look for lines that contain archive.ubuntu.com and replace it with a mirror closer to your location. For example, if you’re in the US, you might want to try:

      http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/

    3. Save the file and run:

      sudo apt update

  • Alternatively, use Software & Updates (on Ubuntu GUI) to select a new server.

3. Check Your Internet Connection

  • Sometimes the problem might not be with the Ubuntu servers but with your local connection.

  • Make sure your connection is stable. Try pinging a public server to verify:

    ping 8.8.8.8

  • If you get timeouts or high latency, you might want to check your network settings or restart your router.

Also Read : Cannot Initiate the Connection to archive.ubuntu.com | How to Fix

4. Check for DNS Issues

  • You can also check if your DNS server is causing the issue. If the DNS server you’re using is down, it might cause connection issues to Ubuntu servers.

  • You can switch to a reliable DNS like Google’s:

    • Primary DNS: 8.8.8.8

    • Secondary DNS: 8.8.4.4

  • To set DNS manually:

    1. Edit your /etc/resolv.conf file:

      sudo nano /etc/resolv.conf

    2. Add the following lines:

      nameserver 8.8.8.8
      nameserver 8.8.4.4

    3. Save and exit.

5. Check if Other Users are Affected

  • If it’s a widespread issue, other users may be reporting problems too. You can use services like:

    • DownDetector — Check if other people are having similar issues.

    • Social media platforms like Twitter might also have updates from the community.

6. Temporary Workaround (Using HTTP instead of HTTPS)

  • If HTTPS connection is down but HTTP works, you might be able to force apt to use HTTP instead of HTTPS:

    • Edit the sources list (as mentioned above) and change any https:// URLs to http://.

If the problem persists:

If it’s not a server-side issue and your connection is fine, there might be something else interfering (like a firewall, a VPN, or other network issues).

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