diff --git a/src/renderer/redux/reducers/shape_shift.js b/src/renderer/redux/reducers/shape_shift.js
index 60d3216a6..c2046bf5a 100644
--- a/src/renderer/redux/reducers/shape_shift.js
+++ b/src/renderer/redux/reducers/shape_shift.js
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ export default handleActions(
     [ACTIONS.GET_SUPPORTED_COINS_FAIL]: (state: ShapeShiftState): ShapeShiftState => ({
       ...state,
       loading: false,
-      error: __('There was an error. Please try again later.'),
+      error: __('ShapeShift is temporarily unavailable or not accessable in your location. Try using a VPN or try again later.'),
     }),
 
     [ACTIONS.GET_COIN_STATS_START]: (