Fix: The Requested URL Was Rejected Please Consult With Your Administrator

In this guide, I’ll be helping you resolve a common website-related error – ‘The Requested URL Was Rejected Please Consult With Your Administrator’.

Many users have reported that they’re getting this error screen when trying to access certain webpages. No matter how many times they refresh, the webpage will refuse to load. After some digging, I was able to find what causes this error. There are a few easy-to-apply solutions that can resolve this error for you in no time.

Let’s first understand why this error occurs.

What Causes ‘The Requested URL Was Rejected Please Consult With Your Administrator’ Error?

There are three main reasons that can cause this error when you’re trying to access a website. Here they are.

1. Website is down for maintenance – Many times, webpages are temporarily taken down for maintenance, redesign, patching updates, and so on. During this down-time, users will not be able to access the website and will get this error.
2. Webpage blocked by browser – Certain browsers will not allow you to access specific webpages due to some security concerns. However, if you’re sure about the site’s authenticity, you can create an exception for it in your browser.
3. Corrupt cookies or overcrowded cache folder – Browsers will often store cookies and caches when you visit websites. If certain cookies are corrupted or if your browser is unable to store anymore cache files, you’ll face difficulty in getting access to many websites.

Once you’re able to identify the specific reason, you can directly jump to the specific troubleshooting method for that issue. Or else, you can try the troubleshooting methods in this guide one at a time until the issue resolves.

How To Fix ‘The Requested URL Was Rejected Please Consult With Your Administrator’ Error

These solutions have worked for most, including myself. I’ll give you step-by-step instructions for each of them so that you can easily follow through.

1. Clear Browser Cookies And Cache – Best Fix For The Requested URL Was Rejected Please Consult With Your Administrator

It is important to regularly clean your browser cookies and cache files. Over time, these accumulate and cause all kinds of errors. One of these is the ‘The Requested URL Was Rejected Please Consult With Your Administrator’ Error.

Here, I have given the steps to delete cookies and cache for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer. If you’re using another browser, you can easily find the options to delete cookies and cache within the browser settings itself.

Google Chrome

Step 1: Launch Google Chrome.

Step 2: Find the three dots on the top corner-right side. Click on it, and then click on ‘Settings’.

Step 3: Select the option for ‘Privacy and security’. You can find it on the left-hand side.

Step 4: Now click on ‘Clear Browsing Data’.

Step 5: Check the box for ‘Cookies and other site data’. Select a time range for the deletion. Click on ‘Clear Data’.

Mozilla Firefox

Step 1: Open Mozilla Firefox.

Step 2: There are three dashes at the top-right corner. Click on it and tap on ‘Options’.

Step 3: Navigate to the ‘Privacy & Security’ tab.

Step 4: Scroll down till you find ‘Cookies and Site Data’. You’ll see an option called ‘Clear Data’ here. Tap it.

Step 5: You’ll get a pop-up box. Mark the ‘Cookies and site data’ checkbox. Click on ‘Clear’.

Internet Explorer/Microsoft Edge – Clear Cache And Cookies To Fix ‘The Requested URL Was Rejected Please Consult With Your Administrator’ Error

Step 1: Launch Internet Explorer/Microsoft Edge.

Step 2: Select the cog-wheel icon on the top-right corner for more options. Click on ‘Internet options’.

Step 3: In the ‘General’ tab, click on ‘Delete’ under Browsing history.

Step 4: Mark the checkbox that says ‘Cookies and website data’. Now click on ‘Delete’.

2. Add The Website As A Trusted Site

I’ll now show you how to add a website as ‘Trusted’ so that your browser will not restrict you access to it. (For Google Chrome)

Step 1: Launch Google Chrome.

Step 2: Type in the address of the website you want to visit. Hit ‘Enter’.

Step 3: You’ll now get the the error message. Click on the ‘lock’ icon near the address bar.

Step 4: Tap on ‘Site Settings’.

You can add/remove permissions for the site here. Enable all the necessary permissions so that the site is marked ‘Trusted’ and you can open it without any error.

3. Remove The Site From List Of Managed Websites

You might have accidentally added a site under the ‘Managed Website’ option. Removing it from this list can allow it to work normally.

Step 1: Enter ‘Windows Key + R’ to open the Run dialog. Type in ‘Control Panel’ and hit enter to open the Control Panel.

Step 2: Click on ‘Network and Internet’.

Step 3: You’ll see two options here. Click on the one that says ‘Internet Options’.

Step 4: Navigate to the ‘Privacy’ tab and click on ‘Sites’.

Step 5: Check if the website you’re trying to access is under the ‘Managed Websites’ column. If it is there, select it, and then click on ‘Remove all’.

Step 6: Tap on ‘OK’.

You can now close this window and the Control Panel app. Restart your Internet Browser and you should be able to access any website without getting any more error messages.

Conclusion

I hope the methods I’ve listed in this guide helps you to resolve the ‘The Requested URL Was Rejected Please Consult With Your Administrator’ error that you’re facing. If none of these methods are working, it means the issue is probably with the website itself and that it’s down for maintenance. You can check ‘https://downdetector.in/ to see if the site is facing any issues.

Leave a comment below if these methods work for you. If you have any other methods that you’ve found helpful to resolve this error, drop that as well! This will help a lot of other users such as yourself.

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