在与OpenAI(OpenAI)的ChatGPT交谈时,您是否不断收到“发生错误”响应?这是一个常见错误,由多种因素造成,包括OpenAI服务器超载、互联网连接问题或 Web 浏览器问题。
本指南将引导您完成多种故障排除技术,以解决和解决ChatGPT(ChatGPT)中的“发生错误”消息。

重新生成响应(Regenerate Response)或重新加载(Reload)浏览器选项卡(Browser Tab)
ChatGPT 是地球上最受欢迎的AI(人工智能)聊天机器人,有数百万用户不断与其互动。(AI (artificial intelligence))当然,这会对 OpenAI 的服务器造成影响,并导致系统随机中断。
如果您遇到“发生错误”消息,请首先重新生成响应 - 选择屏幕底部的
“重新生成响应”按钮。(Regenerate)

如果未能消除错误,请重新加载浏览器选项卡(或按Control + R或Command + R) - 此操作会刷新ChatGPT会话,将您重新连接到其服务器,并清除临时故障。

重新加载ChatGPT(ChatGPT)后,从侧边栏中选择您的对话并从上次中断的地方继续 - 您需要从头开始再次输入您的查询。
检查 ChatGPT 服务器状态
除了随机的(Random)系统中断之外,ChatGPT 的服务器可能会屈服于大量的用户活动,并且一次离线几分钟甚至几个小时。如果“发生错误”消息仍然存在,请访问 OpenAI 的系统状态页面(visit OpenAI’s System Status page)。如果ChatGPT系统无法运行,请等待OpenAI恢复在线状态。

注销并返回 ChatGPT
如果OpenAI(OpenAI)服务器没有任何问题,请尝试注销并重新登录您的OpenAI帐户。要做到这一点:
- 在浏览器选项卡的左下角选择您的电子邮件地址。
- 选择注销。
- (Log)使用您的OpenAI(OpenAI)帐户凭据再次登录。

检查您的互联网连接
稳定可靠的互联网连接对于流畅的ChatGPT(ChatGPT)体验至关重要。如果您的 Wi-Fi 或以太网(Ethernet)不稳定,预计ChatGPT会频繁发出“发生错误”响应。
使用 PC 或 Mac 上的 Ping 命令(using the Ping command on your PC or Mac)执行互联网速度和稳定性检查。或者,尝试在线 Ping 工具(try an online Ping tool)。

如果您的互联网不可靠,重新启动或重置路由器(restarting or resetting your router)可能会解决问题。如果没有,请联系您的互联网服务提供商 ( ISP )。
禁用虚拟专用网络
VPN(或虚拟专用网络)(VPNs (or virtual private networks))以其隐私性和解锁地理限制内容的能力而闻名,但它们也会导致ChatGPT等基于 Web 的应用程序出现问题。如果您在 PC 或Mac上使用(Mac)VPN,请断开连接并检查这是否会产生影响。
避免生成长响应
提示ChatGPT生成冗长的回复可能会压垮语言模型并触发“发生错误”消息。分解(Break)提示并对回复施加字数限制(例如 250 个字)。
使用其他版本的 GPT
如果您订阅ChatGPT Plus,则可以选择不同版本的GPT来生成响应。例如,如果GPT-4(GPT-4)(速度慢且容易出错的模型)显示“发生错误”消息,则切换到GPT-3.5(准确度较低但速度更快)可能会有所帮助。问题是您无法在对话中途
更改GPT版本 - 您必须创建一个新的聊天。(GPT)
清除浏览器缓存
过时的浏览器缓存是导致ChatGPT冲突和错误的另一个原因。首先清除与ChatGPT(ChatGPT)网站相关的缓存。假设您使用谷歌浏览器(Chrome):
- 选择Google Chrome地址栏中chat.openai.com 旁边的挂锁(Padlock)符号。
- 选择站点设置。
- 选择清除数据。
- 切换回ChatGPT选项卡并重新加载。
- 使用您的OpenAI(OpenAI)帐户凭据登录。

(Delete)如果问题仍然存在,请删除整个浏览器缓存。要做到这一点:
- 打开Chrome菜单(点击窗口右上角的三个点)。
- Select More Tools > Clear浏览数据。
- 将时间范围设置为所有时间。
- 选中Cookie(Cookies)和其他站点数据以及缓存的(Cached)图像和文件
旁边的框。
- 选择清除数据。

了解如何在任何网络浏览器中清除缓存的网站数据(clear cached website data in any web browser)。
清除DNS(域名服务器(Domain Name Server))缓存(Cache)
如果清除浏览数据没有帮助,请接下来关注DNS(域名系统)缓存(DNS (Domain Name System) cache)。DNS缓存包含可能已过时的网址,清除它会强制操作系统重新解析连接,从而改善连接性
。(DNS)
要清除 Windows 中的 DNS 缓存:
- 右键单击(Right-click)“开始”(Start)按钮并选择Windows PowerShell/Terminal (管理员(Admin))。
- 输入以下命令:
清除 DnsClientCache
- 按 Enter 键。

如果您使用 Mac:
- 打开启动板(Launchpad)并选择其他 >终端(Terminal)。
- 键入以下命令:
sudo dscacheutil -flushcache ;sudo Killall -HUP mDNSResponder
- 按 Return 键 — 输入(Press Return—enter)您的Mac用户帐户密码以验证操作。

禁用浏览器扩展
浏览器(Browser)扩展会干扰ChatGPT等网络应用程序的工作方式。禁用它们可以让您识别冲突的项目。您可以通过浏览器菜单或设置查看和管理扩展程序列表。例如,在Chrome中:
- 打开Chrome菜单(选择右上角的三点图标),然后选择Extensions > Manage Extensions。
- 关闭所有分机旁边的开关。
- 使用 ChatGPT(Use ChatGPT)。如果“发生错误”响应消失,请单独或批量重新激活扩展,直到隔离有问题的附加组件。完成此操作后,请保持该项目处于禁用状态,更新扩展(启用开发人员(Developer)模式旁边的开关并选择“更新”(Update)),或将其从浏览器中删除。
更新您的浏览器
过时的浏览器版本会导致 Web 应用程序出现兼容性问题并触发错误。尽管网络浏览器会自动更新,但最好每隔一段时间启动一次手动更新。如果您使用谷歌浏览器(Chrome):
- 打开 Chrome 菜单。
- 选择“帮助”>“关于 Google Chrome”。
- 等待(Wait)Google Chrome检测并安装最新更新。

了解如何更新 PC(update any browser on the PC)和Mac上的任何浏览器。
尝试不同的网络浏览器
不同的浏览器与网络应用程序的兼容性程度不同。如果您继续遇到“发生错误”消息,切换到备用网络浏览器可以帮助避免特定于浏览器的问题。
例如,如果错误发生在Google Chrome中,请切换到非 Chromium 浏览器,例如Mozilla Firefox或Apple Safari。OpenAI与(OpenAI)Microsoft合作,因此Microsoft Edge也值得一试。
订阅 ChatGPT Plus
ChatGPT Plus是人工智能聊天机器人的付费版本,具有多种优势,包括需求高时的优先访问和更快的响应时间。如果您是ChatGPT 的(ChatGPT)重度用户,经常遇到“发生错误”消息,并且想要更无缝的体验,那么订阅ChatGPT Plus可能会带来重大的可用性升级。
订阅 ChatGPT Plus:
- 在屏幕左下角选择您的电子邮件地址,然后选择我的计划。
- 选择升级计划。
- 填写(Fill)您的账单信息并选择订阅(Subscribe)。

注意:在撰写本文时,ChatGPT Plus订阅费用为每月 20 美元。
返回使用ChatGPT进行无缝对话(Having Seamless Conversations)
ChatGPT中的“发生错误”消息可能会令人沮丧,但这是一个常见问题,只需进行一些小的故障排除即可解决。无论是重新加载浏览器选项卡、检查ChatGPT服务器状态还是清除浏览器/DNS 缓存,您都有多种选择可供选择。如果问题仍然存在,请按照错误消息的其余部分建议进行操作,然后前往OpenAI 帮助中心(OpenAI Help Center)。
What to Do When ChatGPT Display the “An Error Occurred” Message
Do you keep getting an “An error occurred” reѕponse while talking to OpenAI’s ChatGPT? It’s a generic error that appеars due to many factors, inсluding overloaded OpenAI servers, internet connectivity isѕues, or problems with your web browser.
This guide will walk you through multiple troubleshooting techniques to address and resolve the “An error occurred” message in ChatGPT.

Regenerate Response or Reload the Browser Tab
ChatGPT is the most popular AI (artificial intelligence) chatbot on the planet, with millions of users constantly interacting with it. Naturally, that takes a toll on OpenAI’s servers and results in random system outages.
If you encounter an “An error occurred” message, begin by regenerating the response—select the Regenerate response button at the bottom of the screen.

If that fails to eliminate the error, reload the browser tab (or press Control + R or Command + R)—this action refreshes the ChatGPT session, reconnects you to its servers, and clears temporary glitches.

After reloading ChatGPT, select your conversation from the sidebar and continue where you left off—you’ll need to input your query again from scratch.
Check the ChatGPT Server Status
Random system outages aside, ChatGPT’s servers can succumb to heavy user activity and go offline for minutes, if not hours, at a time. If the “An error occurred” message persists, visit OpenAI’s System Status page. If the ChatGPT system isn’t operational, wait until OpenAI gets it back online.

Sign Out and Back Into ChatGPT
If there’s nothing wrong with the OpenAI servers, try signing out and back into your OpenAI account. To do that:
- Select your email address at the bottom left corner of the browser tab.
- Select Log out.
- Log in again with your OpenAI account credentials.

Check Your Internet Connection
A stable and reliable internet connection is crucial for a smooth ChatGPT experience. If your Wi-Fi or Ethernet is erratic, expect frequent “An error occurred” responses from ChatGPT.
Perform an internet speed and stability check using the Ping command on your PC or Mac. Or, try an online Ping tool.

If your internet is unreliable, restarting or resetting your router might make the problem go away. If not, contact your internet service provider (ISP).
Disable Virtual Private Network
VPNs (or virtual private networks) are renowned for their privacy and ability to unblock geo-restricted content, but they also cause issues with web-based applications like ChatGPT. If you use a VPN on your PC or Mac, disconnect from it and check if that makes a difference.
Avoid Generating Long Responses
Prompting ChatGPT to generate lengthy replies can overwhelm the language model and trigger an “An error occurred” message. Break down your prompts and impose word limits—e.g., 250 words—to responses.
Use Another Version of GPT
If you subscribe to ChatGPT Plus, it’s possible to pick a different version of GPT to generate responses. For example, if the “An error occurred” message shows up with GPT-4 (a model that’s slow and error-prone), switching to GPT-3.5 (less accurate but faster) could help. The problem is you can’t change GPT versions midway through a conversation—you must create a new chat.
Clear the Browser Cache
An obsolete browser cache is another reason that leads to conflicts and errors in ChatGPT. Begin by clearing the cache related to the ChatGPT website. Assuming you use Google Chrome:
- Select the Padlock symbol next to chat.openai.com within the Google Chrome address bar.
- Select Site settings.
- Select Clear data.
- Switch back to the ChatGPT tab and reload it.
- Sign in with your OpenAI account credentials.

Delete the entire browser cache if the problem persists. To do that:
- Open the Chrome menu (tap three dots on the top right of the window).
- Select More Tools > Clear browsing data.
- Set Time range to All time.
- Check the boxes next to Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.
- Select Clear data.

Learn how to clear cached website data in any web browser.
Clear the DNS (Domain Name Server) Cache
If clearing your browsing data doesn’t help, focus on the DNS (Domain Name System) cache next. The DNS cache contains potentially obsolete web addresses—clearing it forces the operating system to resolve connections over again, improving connectivity.
To clear the DNS cache in Windows:
- Right-click the Start button and select Windows PowerShell/Terminal (Admin).
- Type the command below:
Clear-DnsClientCache
- Press Enter.

If you use a Mac:
- Open the Launchpad and select Other > Terminal.
- Type the following command:
sudo dscacheutil -flushcache;sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder
- Press Return—enter your Mac user account password to authenticate the action.

Disable Browser Extensions
Browser extensions interfere with how web apps like ChatGPT work. Disabling them allows you to identify conflicting items. You can view and manage a list of extensions through the browser menu or settings. For example, in Chrome:
- Open the Chrome menu (select the three-dot icon on the top right corner) and select Extensions > Manage Extensions.
- Turn off the switches next to all extensions.
- Use ChatGPT. If the “An error occurred” response disappears, reactivate the extensions individually or in batches until you isolate the problematic add-on. Once you do that, keep the item disabled, update the extension (enable the switch next to Developer mode and select Update), or remove it from your browser.
Update Your Browser
Outdated browser versions lead to compatibility issues with web applications and trigger errors. Although web browsers auto-update themselves, it’s best to initiate manual updates once every so often. If you use Google Chrome:
- Open the Chrome menu.
- Select Help > About Google Chrome.
- Wait until Google Chrome detects and installs the latest updates.

Learn how to update any browser on the PC and Mac.
Try a Different Web Browser
Different browsers have varying levels of compatibility with web apps. If you continue encountering the “An error occurred” message, switching to an alternative web browser can help avoid browser-specific issues.
For example, if the error occurs in Google Chrome, switch to a non-Chromium browser like Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. OpenAI is in partnership with Microsoft, so it’s also worth checking out Microsoft Edge.
Subscribe to ChatGPT Plus
ChatGPT Plus is the paid version of the AI chatbot and offers several benefits, including priority access when demand is high and faster response times. If you’re a heavy ChatGPT user, frequently encounter the “An error occurred” message, and want a more seamless experience, subscribing to ChatGPT Plus can be a significant usability upgrade.
To subscribe to ChatGPT Plus:
- Select your email address at the screen’s bottom left corner and choose My plan.
- Select Upgrade plan.
- Fill in your billing information and select Subscribe.

Note: At the time of writing, a ChatGPT Plus subscription costs $20 per month.
Go Back to Having Seamless Conversations With ChatGPT
The “An error occurred” message in ChatGPT can be frustrating, but it’s a common issue that goes away with minor troubleshooting. Whether it’s reloading the browser tab, checking the ChatGPT server status, or clearing the browser/DNS caches, you have various options to work on. If the issue persists, do what the rest of the error message suggests and head over to the OpenAI Help Center.