If you are seeing an error message like "Allow Chrome to access the network in your firewall or antivirus settings," follow the steps below for your specific device.
If you use third-party security software (such as Norton, McAfee, Avast, or Bitdefender), the Windows firewall settings might be overridden. In this case, you must open that specific antivirus application, look for a section labeled "Firewall" or "Network Protection," and ensure that chrome.exe is allowed through their specific security layer. how do i change my firewall settings on google chrome