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If you’ve opened your Duolingo app and been hit with the frustrating message:
“An error occurred. Try again later”, you’re not alone. This error is commonly reported by users and usually relates to connectivity issues, corrupted app data, or even temporary server-side problems.

In this guide, we’ll walk you step-by-step through the solutions that can quickly fix this problem, so you can get back to learning languages without interruption.

✅ 1. Check Your Internet Connection

This is the first and most important step.

Sometimes your device might look connected, but the internet may not be functioning properly. Here’s what to do:

  • Toggle Airplane Mode:
    • Swipe down from the top of your screen (Android or iOS).
    • Turn Airplane Mode on.
    • Wait 5–10 seconds.
    • Turn Airplane Mode off.
  • Switch Between Wi-Fi and Mobile Data:
    • If you’re using Wi-Fi, try switching to mobile data.
    • If you’re on mobile data, connect to a stable Wi-Fi network.

Once your internet is stable, relaunch the Duolingo app to see if the error disappears.

🔄 2. Force Close and Reopen Duolingo

Sometimes, a simple restart of the app can fix minor glitches:

  • Swipe up or go to your recent apps list and close Duolingo.
  • Search for Duolingo in your apps and reopen it.
  • Try logging in again or accessing your current course.

Still seeing the error? Proceed to the next step.

🧹 3. Clear Cache and App Data (Android Users)

If you’re on Android, clearing the app cache can help fix internal bugs caused by stored temporary files.

Here’s how:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap on Apps or App Management.
  3. Search and select Duolingo.
  4. Tap on Storage.
  5. Tap Clear Cache.

Optional: If clearing the cache doesn’t help, you can also try Clear Data, but be aware this may log you out and reset local settings.

🔄 4. Make Sure Duolingo is Up to Date

An outdated app version may not communicate properly with Duolingo servers.

  • Open Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iPhone).
  • Search for Duolingo.
  • If you see an Update button, tap it.
  • Once updated, launch the app again.

🌐 5. Check Duolingo Server Status

Sometimes, the issue isn’t on your end at all. Duolingo’s servers could be experiencing downtime.

To check:

  1. Go to your browser and search for Duolingo server status.
  2. Visit https://status.duolingo.com.
  3. If the page shows All Systems Operational, the servers are fine.
  4. If not, you may need to wait until Duolingo resolves the issue.

🔁 6. Reinstall the App

If none of the above steps worked, your installation might be corrupted. Reinstalling often fixes stubborn bugs.

  • Long-press on the Duolingo app icon and tap Uninstall.
  • Go to the Play Store or App Store and reinstall Duolingo.
  • Sign in again with your credentials.

🎯 Final Thoughts

Getting the “An error occurred. Try again later” message on Duolingo can be annoying, especially when you’re trying to keep your learning streak alive. But in most cases, the fix is straightforward—check your connection, clear the cache, update the app, and check if the servers are operational.

If all else fails, a quick reinstall should do the trick.

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