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You installed Local by Flywheel but when you try to access your site, the browser shows "Site can't be reached". What is the most likely cause?

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Wordpress - WordPress Basics and Architecture
You installed Local by Flywheel but when you try to access your site, the browser shows "Site can't be reached". What is the most likely cause?
ALocal server is not running or stopped
BYou typed the wrong live website URL
CYour internet connection is down
DWordPress files are missing from the folder
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Check Local server status

    If Local server is stopped, the site URL won't load and shows connection errors.

  2. Step 2: Rule out other causes

    Local sites don't need internet; wrong live URL or missing files cause different errors.

  3. Final Answer:

    Local server is not running or stopped -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Local server must run to access site [OK]
Quick Trick: Ensure Local server is running before opening site [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming internet is needed for local sites
  • Confusing live URLs with local URLs
  • Ignoring server status in Local app

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