Message
The server cannot reach the internet
The server cannot reach the internet: what the ForestVPN message net.exit_unreachable means, why it appears and what to do about it.
Updated October 11, 2026
The app says: "The server can't reach the internet."
What it means
Your connection to the server works, but the server cannot get out to the internet.
What to do
Choose another location and connect again.
Why it happens
The server has a problem with its own connection. This is the one connection message that a change of location really fixes.
Where you see it
The ForestVPN apps show this message on the connection screen, and in a notification when it affects your connection. The code is net.exit_unreachable.