Hi i put a more detailed bug for the same issue that got closed and got referenced to this bug instead this is a widespread issue nothing on the faqs fix this.
The only fix ive found is to use a vpn then the launcher connects instantly alot of people dont know about the bug page but go on reddit youtube you will see loads of people encountering this issue it really needs addressing considering this is nearly 3 year old bug thats still occuring is wild please fix this we shouldnt need to use a vpn to play minecraft.
For reference ive tried:
Restarting internet router
Changing dns and flushing dns cache
Reinstalling minecraft launcher
Adding custom rule to windows defender for the minecraft launcher to allow
Restarting the pc
Signing out and singing back in
Disabling antivirus firewall protections
Deleting the user profile and re adding it
None of thr above work! The only step that works is to use a vpn please get this sorted