There are various reasons why this is happening, and we’ll walk you through the most likely problems so you can get back to mining and crafting like true gamers.
1. Check Your Connection
If you’re having trouble connecting to the internet, try these tips first:
- Head to How To Fix An Intermittent Internet Connection In Windows 10 or 8 Easy-to-Do Ways to Troubleshoot Network Connection and read about how to fix a spotty internet connection.
- Try using a different computer or device, if your current one is not working.
- If you’re using Minecraft, make sure that your network settings are correct and that you are using the latest version of the game.
If you’re having trouble connecting to the internet, try using a different network or mobile hotspot. If Minecraft starts working correctly on a different internet connection, that could be a sign that your ISP or local network is the problem.
2. Restart Minecraft (and Your Computer)
If you’re having trouble with your Minecraft account, it might be worth powering down your computer and checking if there’s anything wrong with your network driver. Even if you’re playing on a console, it can help to power cycle the machine to see if that helps.
3. Check for Updates
If you want to connect to a world that someone else is playing, you’ll need to have the same version of Minecraft as that world’s host. So make sure both you and the person hosting the world have the latest version. ..
4. Check for Windows Updates
Minecraft is an online game that uses a lot of software, including Windows updates. If you haven’t updated Windows in a while, it may be that your Minecraft copy is too new and no longer works with older components of Windows, or there’s a known bug that’s been fixed later.
5. Reload Your Private World
If you’re having trouble connecting to friends’ worlds, try reloading one of your private worlds. It’s unclear why this might work, but one explanation is that loading one of your worlds overwrites a shared configuration file that may have become corrupted or has the wrong values. Either way, it can’t hurt to give it a try. ..
If this was the problem, you should connect with your issue.
6. Change Your Firewall Settings
If you answer “No,” the Windows Defender Firewall will block the app from sending or receiving data. If you answer “Yes,” the Windows Defender Firewall will let the app through.
If you accidentally said no or were never asked to approve a firewall exception, you can either disable the Windows Firewall (not recommended) or create an exception for Minecraft. For detailed instructions, check out how to adjust Microsoft Windows 10 firewall rules and settings. ..
Minecraft is used extensively in education, so as long as you have a legitimate reason, it shouldn’t be an issue.
Disable Windows Firewall completely to ensure it’s not a firewall rule causing the problem. However, if you have no other firewall solution (such as in your route), you should immediately re-enable it after testing is complete. You may also have a firewall as part of your antivirus software, so make sure that’s disabled or add an exception for Minecraft to it.
7. Remove and Re-add Your Friend
Some players have reported that their Minecraft friend list has become corrupted, and they need to remove their friends from the list in order to fix it. After doing this, they should add their friends back again. ..
To test if friend list corruption is the issue, try to join a stranger’s world. If that’s successful, you’re likely dealing with a corrupted friend list. However, if the issue only affects joining people on your friends’ list, remove that person and send them a new invite.
8. Update Drivers for Your Network Card
If you’re having problems with your network, it might be helpful to check if there are new drivers available for your network card. One way to do this is to switch to another network connection, for example when using Wi-Fi and see if the problem goes away. If it does, you can head to the company’s website that makes the problematic adapter, or visit your motherboard driver page to pick up the latest driver.
9. Use a VPN
If you’re having trouble connecting to a specific Minecraft server, try using a VPN. By changing the location of the VPN server, you can change the path your data takes over the network and get around the roadblock preventing you from connecting. ..
10. Stop Using a VPN
If you are already using a VPN or proxy server, and this error is happening, you may be causing yourself some trouble. Try the opposite of what you are doing and stop using the VPN. If you are trying to play Minecraft on a network that blocks it (such as at work or school), try switching to a different VPN, proxy server, or service.
11. Enable Multiplayer
If you’re using the version of Minecraft bought from the Microsoft Store, your Xbox profile affects how your online experience works. You need to ensure that multiplayer settings are enabled on that account or Minecraft will not connect.
Type in “Xbox Live” and press enter.
You will see a list of available games and services.
To join Xbox Live, you must first create an account.
Once you have created an account, you can sign in by clicking on the “Xbox Live” icon at the top of the screen and entering your name and password.
If you are not already a member, you can sign up for Xbox Live by clicking on the “Xbox Live” icon at the top of the screen and entering your name and password.
After logging in, you will see a screen that looks like this:
On the left side of the screen, you will see your name and profile picture. On the right side of the screen, you will see your achievements and progress.
In the left pane, click on the three lines that say “Xbox One/Windows 10 Online Safety.”
On the right pane, click on the three lines that say “Online safety.”
In the top left corner of the Online safety screen, you’ll see a list of options. Click on one of them to learn more about it.
To join multiplayer games, ensure that “Allow” is selected under “Under You.” ..
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If you’re having trouble connecting to Minecraft, make sure you restart it.
12. Install the Java Version of Minecraft
Minecraft Bedrock Edition is a complete rewrite of the game that spans all different platforms, from iOS to Android, to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PC, and everything in between.
Minecraft is a game that was created by Mojang, which is now owned by Microsoft. The Java Edition of Minecraft still remains played to this day, even though the Bedrock Edition is available on many platforms. If you’re not getting the Bedrock Edition to work for you, try out the Java Edition on your PC.
There are essential differences between these versions that affect how they look, feel, and play. However, if you and your friends can’t get Bedrock to work, then the Java version is better than no Minecraft at all. If you are using Xbox Game Pass for PC, you can access both versions of the game through the Xbox App in Windows.
Change Your Minecraft Platform
Minecraft is a game that can be played on a PC or on another platform. If you can’t fix it on your PC, consider playing it on another device. Minecraft games are available on every central console and mobile device. You can even use a controller if you play Minecraft on an iPhone or iPad. If you stick with a PC and have one of the latest graphics cards, you might want to turn on ray-tracing in Minecraft to make the game more realistic.
