How to Fix the Ubuntu "Question Mark" WiFi Icon (Connectivity Check Fix)

Опубликовано: 31 Май 2026
на канале: Dustin Carr
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The Problem:
If you see a "question mark" over your WiFi or Network icon in Ubuntu even though your internet is working fine, you aren't alone! This is a common false alarm caused by the system's "Connectivity Checker" failing to reach Ubuntu servers, often due to a firewall or slight network delay.

The Solution:
In this video, I’ll show you how to turn this feature off so your status icon stays clean and accurate.

How to Fix It:

Open your Settings menu.

Go to Privacy and Security.

Select Connectivity.

Switch the Connectivity Checking toggle to OFF.

Devices Covered:
This fix works for any Ubuntu machine, including the Dell Desktop, Beelink Mini-PC, and Asus Laptop shown in my setup.