intellij : "search results are not loaded check the internet connection"

Question

Using Intelliji for Java, I'm trying to get cucumber plugin, so i go to the file dropdown menu and go to settings menu and go to plugins. I type in cucumber in the plugins search bar. But nothing is found in the search results. The message given is " search results are not loaded check the internet connection " I also get " marketplace plugins are not loaded. Check the internet connection and >refresh< "

My internet connection is fine. I've already downloaded a load of dependancies using maven via intellij. the refresh button doesn't help. Why does intellij think the problem is no internet connection? How do I get intellij to find plugins?

Answer 1

I needed to set up a proxy under Appearance & Behavior Settings, System Settings, HTTP Proxy. I selected auto detect proxy settings. After this I was able to see plugins in the marketplace window.

Answer 2

For me I was able to get the marketplace working when I went to Configure>Settings>HTTP Proxy Settings> Auto-detect proxy settings>Automatic Proxy configuration URL: https://plugins.jetbrains.com

Actually it seems to be working even without the Automatic Proxy configuration URL disabled