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Not applicable

6 years ago

Unable to connect to EA servers.

Ok. Since the last patch I've been having a new fancy error flashing my screen. It's really frustrating while happening in the middle of a game. Or right before connecting to a game with friends and ...

EA_Blueberry

Community Manager

6 years ago

@djentyman

Have you tried setting the DNS manually on your console to the Google one (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4)? We've seen that fix a lot of connectivity issues for console users.

medgejohnson

Seasoned Novice

6 years ago

@EA_Blueberry Got the same issue on PC....

EA_Blueberry
Community Manager
6 years ago
Hey all,

We have some excellent connection troubleshooting steps in the links below. The basic connection troubleshooting link is a great place to start and the steps aren't overly complicated to perform. They fix most general connectivity problems for players.

If you know how to log into your router's admin panel (the instructions are usually on the router itself), log into it in order to enter in the selected ports for Apex Legends. Some routers may have specific ports closed off by manufacturer default or from an update.

While you're logged into the router, check to see if you need a firmware update. If there's an option to enable IPv6 in there too, switching that protocol may yield you better connectivity results too.

Basic Connection Troubleshooting

https://help.ea.com/en/help/faq/connection-troubleshooting-basic/

Port Forwarding

https://help.ea.com/en/help/faq/opening-tcp-or-udp-ports-for-connection-issues/
- GoldenKnight53
  Not applicable
  6 years ago
  Doing this helps, but you have to restart your ps4 afterwards. It worked for me.