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I am obtaining an error code "IRW848 - A communication error has occurred" when I try to check out. What do I do?

A guide to troubleshoot communication error IRW848 on the website

This usually occurs if you have visited another country’s IKEA website (e.g. IKEA USA or IKEA UK). 

How to fix it?  

  1. Use a private/incognito browser window  

  1. Try using a completely different browser  

If the issue persists, please try again later. 

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