Can't create new blog: "checking" runs non stop

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  marcnaimark · Member · Nov 9, 2014 at 9:59 pm

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  When I try to create a new blog, I enter the NAME in the box “NAME.wordpress.com”. There appears a message “Checking” with a spinning wheel. This does not resolve and remains “checking” indefinitely.

  This is the case in Chrome and Firefox

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  timethief · Member · Nov 9, 2014 at 10:08 pm

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  Exactly which versions of Firefox and Chrome are you referring to please?

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  marcnaimark · Member · Nov 9, 2014 at 11:43 pm

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  chrome
  Version 38.0.2125.111 m

  firefox
  33.0.3

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  timethief · Member · Nov 9, 2014 at 11:50 pm

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  (a) Try clearing your browser’s cache http://www.google.com/support/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=32050

  If applicable see here for instructions on how to clear the cache for Chrome and Safari on the iPad:
  http://browsers.about.com/od/howtousemobilebrowser1/ss/safari-ipad-clear-cache.htm
  http://browsers.about.com/od/howtousemobilebrowser1/ss/How-To-Clear-Browsing-Data-In-Chrome-For-Ipad_6.htm

  (b) Make sure that you have both third-party cookies enabled and JavaScript enabled
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/third-party-cookies/
  http://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?answer=12654

  (c) Disable all browser extensions or add-ons temporarily. There are some that may be problematic. Know also that if you had a recent firewall or security update it could be causing this issue so you can try temporarily disabling.

  (d) Try enabling HTTPS: http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/

  Add both *.wordpress.com and *.wp.com to your list of trusted sites under the Security tab. Make sure to uncheck the box for “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone.” http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/#frequently-asked-questions

  4. You can use this link to see if your flash is up to date. http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ If it’s not then go to http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/ and download and install the latest version of flash.

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  timethief · Member · Nov 9, 2014 at 11:51 pm

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  It’s also possible that you are entering a URL with special characters in it that will not be accepted. Which URL are you entering please?

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  jeremeylduvall · Member · Nov 11, 2014 at 7:16 pm

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  Hi @marcnaimark – As Timethief mentioned, could you please let us know what URL you’re trying to enter?