- Check the Error |
- Check Wi-Fi Connection |
- Refresh the Server List |
- Log Out and Log In |
- Restart Wi-Fi Router |
- Check DownDetector |
- Disable Firewall on Desktop |
- Disable Firewall on Wi-Fi |
- Contact the Network Admin |
- Contact Server Owners |
- Uninstall Mods |
- Flush DNS and Renew IP (Windows) |
- Update Drivers |
- Close Background Applications |
- Q&A
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Are you having trouble connecting to a Minecraft server? If you're seeing the error "Can't Connect to Server" in Bedrock or Java edition, this could be caused by a variety of problems. If you're sure you have the correct server address and you're still unable to connect to a server's world, the issue could be related to your computer, system, or network. This wikiHow will show you how to fix the "Can't Connect to Server" error on desktop, console, or mobile.
Things You Should Know
- Unplug your router, wait 30 seconds, then plug it back in. Disconnect and reconnect Wi-Fi on your device.
- Check https://downdetector.com/status/minecraft to see if servers are down everywhere.
- Disable firewall on your computer and router, or make sure Minecraft is allowed access.
Steps
Flush DNS and Renew IP (Windows)
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1Open the command prompt. Click the Start menu and enter cmd into the search.
- Right-click the Command Prompt and click Run as administrator.
- Make sure Minecraft is closed.
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2Type ipconfig /flshdns and press ↵ Enter. Do this in the command prompt window.
- You'll see a success prompt.
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3Enter ipconfig /renew and press ↵ Enter. Again, enter this in the command prompt window.
- You'll see a success prompt.
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4Launch Minecraft. Try to connect to the server again.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I contact the server owners?Community AnswerYou need to see who owns it and contact them via email or any social media they have.
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QuestionHow do I log out of Minecraft?Community AnswerGo to the launcher and click the "Log out" button. Then you should sign back in and try to connect to the server.
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QuestionWhat does it mean when the server I open says, "Failed to login: invalid session (Try restarting your game)"? How do I fix it?Community AnswerClose the game; if it re-opens the launcher, close that, too. Start a new instance of Minecraft.
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1. Check your internet connection status.
2. Refresh the server list.
3. Close Minecraft and reopen it.
4. Restart your modem or router.
5. Check the status of your game console's online service.
6. Check your firewall settings.
7. Wait a while and try to connect again.
8. Contact your network administrator.
9. Contact the server owner.