HACS won't install

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Hi All

Just got a NUC and running the HASS OS, trying to get HACS running.

I’ve performed the steps outlined here including the sidestep: https://hacs.xyz/docs/setup/download

The SSH installed perfectly fine but HACS cannot be installed as the connection is refused.

Here is a screenshot of the issue: Imgur: The magic of the Internet

Please can someone help diagnose?

Many thanks!

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I’m in China and tried accessing the URL in the guide using Chrome. It won’t load the page unless I use a VPN.

Is there a workaround I can use that will continue to work when downloading apps?

I have a PIA subscription, my router and switch are Unifi.

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Is github blocked in China?

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I’m not even sure now, I managed to do it but apparently it is? I’ve been using it occasionally for years now without issues. Maybe calls are just locked off…