<p>How do I diagnose why <code>electrum</code> never finishes synchronizing?</p>
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<p>I've tried selecting networks individually without success.</p>
<p>Can I ping a server to confirm <a href="https://bitcoinelectrum.com/how-to-switch-to-a-different-electrum-server/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">connectivity</a>?</p>

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2021-12-27T15:15:20.483Z
Electrum 2.6.4 is over 5 years old. Have you tried with a more recent release?
Pieter Wuille
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2021-12-27T16:41:31.420Z
huh, I was just going with snap:  https://snapcraft.io/electrum   thinking that would be up to date.  thanks @PieterWuille
Nicholas Saunders
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Why does Electrum never complete synchronization with a server?
Nicholas Saunders
# Why does Electrum never complete synchronization with a server?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-12-27)

How do I diagnose why `electrum` never finishes synchronizing?

[![network](https://i.sstatic.net/FlWLG.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/FlWLG.png)

I've tried selecting networks individually without success.

Can I ping a server to confirm [connectivity](https://bitcoinelectrum.com/how-to-switch-to-a-different-electrum-server/)?

**Tags:** wallet, electrum, network, synchronization, server

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Electrum 2.6.4 is over 5 years old. Have you tried with a more recent release?  
> **username_0**: huh, I was just going with snap:  https://snapcraft.io/electrum   thinking that would be up to date.  thanks @PieterWuille  

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