# Can't connect to FreeDB

**URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-connect-to-freedb/71792
**Category:** Support
**Created:** [August 30, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-connect-to-freedb/71792 "2026-08-30T19:32:42Z")
**Posts on this page:** 3
**Page:** 1

<div class="post-metadata">

### Author: ![mwidunn](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/f0a364/32.png) [@mwidunn](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mwidunn)
#### Post date: [August 30, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-connect-to-freedb/71792/1 "2026-08-30T19:32:43Z")

</div>

Search for music info in FreeDB doesn't work. I keep getting:

 ![SDGHSHHTRHTREYTRTYTRYRTYRTYRYRYWYRYTRY](https://community.mp3tag.de/uploads/default/original/3X/f/8/f814d9fce806cbba4dcf4885adf741691b9e158e.jpeg)

Any idea why? Thanks!

---

<div class="post-metadata">

### Author: ![LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/c6cbf5/32.png) [@LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LyricsLover)
#### Post date: [August 30, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-connect-to-freedb/71792/2 "2026-08-30T21:19:29Z")

</div>

I'm not sure, but if you try to access the website [gnudb.org](http://gnudb.org), you have to prove that you are not a robot first. Could this be the reason?

In addition they write:

> [Why requests to gnudb.org fail when you use random user/program info - and how to fix it](https://gnudb.org/why-request-fail.php)
> 
> To maintain free and fair access to the Gnudb service, it is essential that each user or installation is uniquely identified in requests. This helps Gnudb manage traffic effectively and prevent abuse or overuse by anonymous or poorly configured clients.
> 
> When multiple users appear as a single generic client (e.g., all using [user@host.com](mailto:user@host.com) or [anonymous@domain.com](mailto:anonymous@domain.com)), they collectively share the same request quota. Our quota system is designed to ensure reliable access for legitimate personal use. Proper configuration guarantees your program stays within acceptable limits and contributes to the long-term sustainability of the Gnudb project.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

### Author: ![system](https://community.mp3tag.de/uploads/default/original/2X/c/ce7035d426cb755a7916793326d23b465222a407.png) [@system](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/system)
#### Post date: [September 5, 2026, 8:08am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-connect-to-freedb/71792/3 "2026-09-05T08:08:42Z")

</div>

This topic was automatically closed 2 days after the last reply. New replies are no longer allowed.