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We couldn't communicate with this server and the connection timed out: Battlefield Hardline
We ran into some problems trying to keep you in the game.
Take a look at these tips and workarounds for this error and find some more help for similar issues.

We couldn't connect you to this server because the connection timed out
You were disconnected from this server because we weren't able to communicate with the server you were trying to join to quickly enough and the connection timed out.
If this is the first time this has happened recently, try re-logging into the Origin client and Batttlelog or restarting your router before joining another server.
If you've seen this error repeatedly in a short amount of time, check EA Help for any ongoing issues or outages that may be causing the problem.
If you repeatedly receive this error, try some of the common connection troubleshooting steps below to get back in the game.
Need more internet connectivity help?
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Read our EA Help articles about other game client-related issues you might have:
- How to troubleshoot connectivity issuues
- Losing connection ot EA servers
- Troubleshooting help for EA server connection loss
- Flushing your DNS cache
- Opening TCP or UDP Ports for connection issues
- Troubleshooting connection issues with multiple devices on the same network
- Can I use Origin with a proxy server?
- Programs that may conflict with Origin
- How to perform a server ping or traceroute
Need more help in Battlefield Hardline?
You can find all of our tips, issue workarounds, and even gameplay help straight from the game team on our Battlefield Hardline page.
To get involved in the Battlefield community, head to the Battlefield forums and let us know what you do and don't like about the game and get to know your comrades and fellow players.
Let us know about any problems you run into and find out if anyone else has shared the same issue by heading to our Answer HQ Battlefield Hardline board.
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