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Failed to connect to https://changelogs.ubuntu.com/meta-release. Check your Internet connection or proxy settings
The error message you’re seeing, “Failed to connect to https://changelogs.ubuntu.com/meta-release,” suggests that your system is having trouble connecting to the Ubuntu changelogs server. This issue could be caused by various factors, including network problems or proxy settings.

Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:

Check your Internet Connection: Ensure that your internet connection is working properly. Try opening a web browser and accessing a website to confirm that your internet connection is active.

Check Firewall and Network Configuration: Make sure that your firewall or network configuration is not blocking access to the Ubuntu changelogs server. Firewalls and security software can sometimes interfere with network connections.

Check Proxy Settings: If you are behind a proxy server, you may need to configure your system to use the proxy. You can usually do this in your system’s network settings or by setting environment variables (e.g., http_proxy and https_proxy) in your shell. Here’s an example of how to set proxy variables in Linux:

bash

export http_proxy=http://your_proxy_server:port
export https_proxy=https://your_proxy_server:port

Be sure to replace your_proxy_server and port with the actual proxy server and port information.

Try a Different Mirror: You can change your Ubuntu update server to a different mirror. To do this, open the “Software & Updates” application and go to the “Ubuntu Software” tab. Under “Download from,” select a different server from the drop-down menu. This may help if the issue is specific to the mirror you were using.

Update Your System Manually: If you are trying to update your system, you can try updating it manually using the terminal. Open a terminal and run the following commands:

bash

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

This will update your package lists and upgrade installed packages.

Check Ubuntu Server Status: Sometimes, the issue might be on the Ubuntu server side. You can check the status of the Ubuntu servers by visiting the Ubuntu status page. If there’s a known issue, you might need to wait until it’s resolved.

Contact Your Network Administrator: If you are in a corporate or institutional network, it’s possible that there are specific network restrictions or configurations in place. Contact your network administrator for assistance.

Check for DNS Issues: DNS (Domain Name System) issues can also cause problems with internet connectivity. Ensure that your DNS settings are configured correctly, or you can try using a different DNS server, such as Google’s public DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4).

If you’ve tried all these steps and are still encountering the issue, it may be a transient problem with the Ubuntu server, and waiting for a while before attempting again might resolve it. Additionally, if you are trying to perform a specific action, provide more details about what you’re trying to do so that more targeted assistance can be provided.