There are still some players who are having trouble logging in when they try to play Fallout 76, despite the fact that the majority of the game’s early bugs seem to have been fixed.
Fallout 76 was met with both positive and negative reviews upon its debut. If you are experiencing trouble logging into Fallout 76, we have some tips on how to fix the problem. This will allow you to go back to blowing up mutants and gathering stuff as fast as possible.
Resolving Fallout 76 Login Issues
- Try Restarting
Many PC gamers have been reporting that they can’t log into their accounts for the multiplayer game Fallout 76.
If you’re one of those people and you’ve tried restarting your computer, only to be met with an error message about being unable to connect, don’t give up. There are a few other things you can try before contacting Bethesda Support.
- Update Drivers
It is important to make sure that you have the most up-to-date drivers available for your computer. This will help ensure that both your hardware and software are functioning properly.
It is recommended that you update drivers every few months or so. If you have never updated your drivers before, it might be a good idea to talk with a professional about what driver version is best for your system. To update drivers manually, follow these steps:
- Download the latest drivers from your manufacturer’s website
- Open Device Manager by right-clicking on My Computer
- Click Device Manager
- Expand the Display adapters list
- Right-click on each display adapter listed
- Select Update Driver..
- Choose Search automatically for updated driver software (recommended)
- Continue through the prompts to complete updating drivers
- Change DNS Servers
This is the easiest solution, and it should work for all devices. The steps are as follows:
- Go to your device settings and look for the Wi-Fi or internet connection
- Tap on it and then tap on Advanced options.
- Change your DNS server to 8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4 before tapping the OK button at the bottom of the screen (you will need internet access).
- Restart your router by unplugging it from power for 10 seconds and then plugging it back in.
- Turn off any wireless security features that might be interfering with your network connections such as WPA2 or MAC address filtering
- Reboot your computer
- Press CTRL + ALT + DEL keys together to open Task Manager
- Click File -> New Task
- Type command in the field next to Create a new task and press enter
- Enter ipconfig /flushdns into the command prompt window
- Hit Enter on your keyboard
- After doing this, restart your PC
- Change Ports
To change your ports on Windows 10:
- Enter the Network and Sharing Center
- Select Change adapter settings
- Right click on your network connection and click Properties
- Double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) depending on which one is being used.
This may also be called Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4), or just IPV4. Click Properties. Under This connection uses the following items:
- select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click
- Under Obtain an IP address automatically select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.
- Click OK again to save changes.
- Click Close to close
- Repeat this process for IPv6 as well if you have it enabled.
- Reset Your Router
It’s possible that the problems with logging in are being caused by your router. To reset it, disconnect both your modem and your router and leave them like that for five minutes.
Then start by plugging in the modem and waiting for the indicator light to turn on. After that, make sure that your router is plugged in, and then attempt to login back into the game.
If you are still experiencing difficulty, you should get in touch with your internet service provider (ISP) to see if they can assist you in diagnosing and fixing any possible network problems.
- Check for Server Status
You should also visit the Bethesda Support site and check for server status. This will let you know if the problem is on your end or on Bethesda’s side. If it says Server Status: Online then there is a good chance that the issue is on your end.