I'm not sure why but changing file names (removed special characters) worked only if i do it manually it still doesn't load the browser automatically though..
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github.com › ritwickdey › vscode-live-server › issues › 54
Error on port 5500 · Issue #54 · ritwickdey/vscode-live-server
December 8, 2017 - I've only been using vs code for about a week now. Just when I've started to get used to it I'm getting a error on port '5500 please change in settings' alert when I attempt to use the live server extension.
Author domjrobinson
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I'm not sure why but changing file names (removed special characters) worked only if i do it manually it still doesn't load the browser automatically though..
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The issue might be caused by the spaces and special characters (^, &) in your file or folder name.
I had the same problem, but after I changed my folder name from HTML & CSS to HTML and CSS, the problem was solved. hope that helps.
Live server extension in VS code is not opening any window, but the port is opened "port:5500"
If it’s just an HTML file you can open that file directly in the browser by entering the file path in the url bar. I think you can also drag the file itself into the browser. More on reddit.com
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March 2, 2025Error on port 5500. Please try to change the port through settings or report on GitHub.
I'm submitting a... [ ] Regression (a behavior that used to work and stopped working in a new release) [ ] Bug report More on github.com
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November 21, 2018Live-Server not working in Visual Studio Code port 5500 - Stack Overflow
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r/techsupport on Reddit: Live server extension in VS code is not opening any window, but the port is opened "port:5500"
March 2, 2025 -
I decided to brush up my html after a month, I opened my folder, and wrote some html and saved the file, clicked on live server as usual, but it didn't open a window featuring the website.
What I have already done so far:
Restarted both the pc and VS code.
Reinstalled Live server extension on VS code.
Made sure the default browser is chrome.
when I manually type in the localhost on any broswer, it does opens the folder which I am working with.
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If it’s just an HTML file you can open that file directly in the browser by entering the file path in the url bar. I think you can also drag the file itself into the browser.
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Uninstall the vs code and install it again with liver server extension. I tried it and it worked for me. Maybe it will work for you too!
GitHub
github.com › ritwickdey › vscode-live-server › issues › 237
Error on port 5500. Please try to change the port through settings or report on GitHub. · Issue #237 · ritwickdey/vscode-live-server
November 21, 2018 - Please try to change the port through settings or report on GitHub.#237 · Copy link · BolajiAyodeji · opened · on Nov 21, 2018 · Issue body actions · [ ] Regression (a behavior that used to work and stopped working in a new release) [ ...
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Stack Overflow
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Live-Server not working in Visual Studio Code port 5500 - Stack Overflow
I've read about changing port 5500 but don't understand those instructions, when I go to the VS code settings, I find the option but can't find how to change the port... I uninstalled and installed the extension, and nothing. Any idea? Thanks! ... Yes. I kind of solved it. The problem was that my new project wasn't in the correct folder for vscode. ... Why not you're using live-server of npm, it's really amazing!
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I got the answer I was editing the wrong settings.json there were two .json files.
Also, I put the below code:
{
"liveServer.settings.multiRootWorkspaceName": "",
"liveServer.settings.port": 0
}
But thanks Danny
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I hope this helps: in the settings.json add the following line.
"liveServer.settings.port": 0,
A value 0 (zero) is used for a random port. Any other numbers is for a fixed port number.
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GitHub
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Live Server not opening in browser from VS Code · community · Discussion #178047
October 26, 2025 - Firewall/Antivirus Blocking: Sometimes, firewall or antivirus software can block the local server. Try temporarily disabling them or allowing VS Code through your firewall. Port Conflict: Port 5500 might be occupied.
GitHub
github.com › ritwickdey › vscode-live-server › issues › 579
Server is started at 5500 but failed to open in Browser Preview. Got Browser Preview extension installed? · Issue #579 · ritwickdey/vscode-live-server
October 4, 2019 - ritwickdey / vscode-live-server Public · Notifications · You must be signed in to change notification settings · Fork 1.8k · Star 6.8k · New issueCopy link · New issueCopy link · Closed · Closed · Server is started at 5500 but failed to open in Browser Preview. Got Browser Preview extension installed?#579 · Copy link · patelrohan750 · opened · on Oct 4, 2019 · Issue body actions · [ ] Regression (a behavior that used to work and stopped working in a new release) [ ] Bug report <!-- Please search GitHub for a similar issue or PR before submitting --> [ ] Feature request [ ] Docum
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Reddit
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r/vscode - Could not find any answer while googling, all live servers suddenly stopped working on my vs.
November 23, 2014 -
Reinstalled everything, restarted vscode and my pc as well.Tried every other way of starting it and its not working.Problem appeared today
Brainy Techz
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[Fix] Server is Started at Port 5500 Live Server
October 4, 2022 - If your Live Server don't opens ... link manually in browser: http://127.0.0.1:5500/<filesname>. Here, change the <filesname> to your prefered file location....
Ritwick Dey
ritwickdey.github.io › vscode-live-server › docs › settings.html
Settings | Live Server | VSCode Extension
If you want random port number, set it as 0. Default value is 5500. liveServer.settings.root: To change root of server in between workspace folder structure, use / and absolute path from workspace. Example: /sub_folder1/sub_folder2. Now sub_folder2 will be root of the server. Default value is “/”.(The Workspace Root). liveServer.settings.CustomBrowser: To change your system’s default browser. Default value is "Null" [String, not null]. (It will open your system’s default browser.)
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Error on port 5500. Please try to change the port through settings or report on GitHub.
January 11, 2023 - I resolved by removing the “” liveServer.settings.useBrowserPreview “: true, configuration from the Live Server configuration file. ... { “liveServer.settings.CustomBrowser”: “chrome”, “liveServer.settings.donotVerifyTags”: true, “liveServer.settings.port”: 0, “liveServer.settings.multiRootWorkspaceName”: “”, “liveServer.settings.useBrowserPreview”: true, “liveServer.settings.fullReload”: true, “liveServer.settings.useLocalIp”: true }
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liveserver - Live Server Extension gets stuck iterating through port values every time I "Open with live server" from my html file - Stack Overflow
My file name is index.html I have tried running the command and manually entering http://127.0.0.1:5500/index.html into the browser this also does not work. I get a refused to connect message. I have ensured I have a default browser set. I have tried just about everything. As soon as I select "Open with live server" VS Code starts processing the request, I navigate to settings.json where the extensions settings reside. All I have in my settings.json is · "liveserver.settings.port": 5500 ·
GitHub
github.com › ritwickdey › vscode-live-server › issues › 1717
server is started at port 5500 but failed to open browser. try to change the custom browser........ Is there any solution for this error · Issue #1717 · ritwickdey/vscode-live-server
Browser: - [ ] Chrome (desktop) version XX - [ ] Firefox version XX - [ ] Safari (desktop) version XX - [ ] IE version XX - [ ] Edge version XX For Tooling issues: - Live Server: <!-- Check which version is installed --> - Platform: <!-- Mac, Linux, Windows --> - Visual Studio Code: <!-- `code --version` --> The text was updated successfully, but these errors were encountered: ... server is started at port 5500 but failed to open browser.
Author ritwickdey
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github.com › ritwickdey › vscode-live-server › issues › 217
Error on port 5500 · Issue #217 · ritwickdey/vscode-live-server
October 13, 2018 - When I try to go live I get the error "Error on port 5500" and I've tried to change the port but I get the same message again but with the new port. Am I doing something wrong? And I've tried unistalling the extension and VS Code, but th...
Author aspannas
GitHub
github.com › ritwickdey › vscode-live-server › issues › 3083
port : 5500 · Issue #3083 · ritwickdey/vscode-live-server
Type: Feature Request live server not working Extension version: 5.7.9 VS Code version: Code 1.97.2 (e54c774e0add60467559eb0d1e229c6452cf8447, 2025-02-12T23:20:35.343Z) OS version: Windows_NT x64 1...