It is one of the most reported error from the Kodi users. It’s really irritating when you try to watch your favourite show, suddenly Kodi throws the pops up like “Could not connect to repository” error. This error is mainly occurred due to the improper link between your Kodi and the repository servers. To avoid this error, you must follow the below steps carefully.
Source: http://kodierror.com/could-not-connect-to-repository/
Source: http://kodierror.com/could-not-connect-to-repository/
How to fix Could not connect to repository Kodi error?
1. Check your internet connection
First, you have to make sure that you have a working internet connection. Check your router for internet connectivity and ensure that your device that runs Kodi has an active internet connection.
2. Check weather repo is down
After checking the internet connection, there may be a possibility of error due to the repository. So you have to enter the repo URL in your browser. If the index of the repo appears, then it’s working very well. If you are receiving a “404 error” or “Page not found error”, then there is a problem with the particular repository. As a user, you can resolve the repo issue. So you have to wait for some time. The repository may be temporarily down or under maintenance. Moreover, there are so many alternate repositories for every addon. You may download the addons from other alternate repositories.
3. Check the source
Suppose, Your Kodi has an active internet connection and repo is working fine and still you are facing “Could not connect to repository” error means, there may be a problem in the source. Your Kodi can’t connect to the repository if you enter an invalid URL. So you have to check the source which you have entered. If not change it and try again.
4. Update your Kodi
If you are still facing "Could not connect to repository error", then it means that your Kodi can’t establish a proper link to the repository servers. Sometimes, you may find that downloading action is not progressing beyond 0%. It indicates that the connection is timed out very soon. This will happen due to heavy traffic in the servers. So you have to wait some time and then try again. Also, try to update your Kodi. If you are using an outdated version of Kodi, it can’t read the information files in the repository. So try to update your Kodi and then try again.
5. Network settings
Still, you are facing the same issue means, it clearly indicates that there is a problem with your Kodi. Change your network settings to solve this issue. So, you have to go to settings and select system settings > Internet access. Make sure “Internet connection bandwidth limitation” option is turned OFF.
In some cases, your IP address may be in blacklisted, due to the frequent usage. During this time, you can use proxy servers. Just turn ON “Use Proxy server option” and then enter any Proxy server and restart your Kodi to apply these settings.
