It seems that right now there is no huge server outage or downtime going on for the game. However, if you’re finding the server issue and other players are also reporting about the same then make sure to wait for the support team to fix this issue at their end. You can’t do anything except for waiting. But if the server is running well then you’ll need to follow other methods below.
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2. Disable VPN
Try temporarily disabling the VPN service if you’re using it. Make sure to turn off the VPN and check for the server connectivity issue again. Sometimes the virtual private network can cause multiple issues with the server connectivity or ping delay issue.
3. Power Cycle on Wi-Fi Router
You can also perform a full power cycle on your Wi-Fi router to rule out any networking glitches whatsoever. To do so:
- Just switch off the Wi-Fi router then unplug the power cable from the router.
- Now, wait for a minute or so, and plug back the power cable in.
- Finally, turn on the Wi-Fi router and try connecting to Forza Horizon 5 to check for the issue.
4. Check your Internet Connection
If in case, you’re having issues with your internet connection or network then make sure to simply switch the network to another one. You can also try switching the internet connection from wired (ethernet) to Wi-Fi or vice versa to cross-check the issue. Otherwise, if there is an issue with your network, make sure to ask your ISP for technical support on it.
5. Disable Proxy Server
Try disabling the proxy server on your Windows computer to check for the issue by following the steps below:
- Open the Windows Start menu > Click on Settings.
- Select Network & Internet > Choose to Proxy from the left pane.
- Now, make sure to find out Use a proxy server and turn it Off.
6. Disable IPv6 Connection
Make sure to turn off IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) on your PC if your network doesn’t support an IPv6 connection. To do so:
- Press the Windows + I keys to open Settings.
- Click on Network and Internet from the left pane window.
- Go to Status > Click on Change Adapter Options.
- Now, right-click on the network connection that you’re currently using.
- Select Properties > Search for the Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) option from the list.
- Make sure to uncheck or disable the option and click on OK to save changes.
- Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes.
7. Flush DNS Server Configuration
If you’re having a corrupted IP configuration or DNS server configuration on your Windows PC then make sure to flush the DNS configuration. Don’t worry, it’ll automatically configure the DNS server configuration after rebooting the system. To do so:
- Click on the Start menu > Type cmd in the search bar.
- Right-click on Command Prompt from the search result.
- Click on Yes if prompted by UAC and the command prompt window will open.
- Type the following command line and hit Enter to flush the DNS server configuration on your PC:
ipconfig /flushdns
- This method will successfully flush the DNS Resolver Cache on your computer.
- Make sure to register DNS by running the command below:
ipconfig /registerdns
- Then release IP configuration by the command below:
ipconfig /release
- Now, you’ll have to renew the IP address configuration on the PC by running the command below:
ipconfig /renew
- Now, run the command below to reset Winsock:
netsh winsock reset
- Finally, reboot the PC to apply changes, and then try connecting to Forza Horizon 5 game server again.
8. Reset Network on Windows
Another thing you can do is to reset the network settings on your PC by following the steps below:
- Click on the Windows Start menu > Click on the gear icon to open Windows Settings.
- Now, go to Network & Internet > Click on Network Reset.
- If prompted, confirm the task and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset.
9. Repair Game Files
Sometimes issues with the corrupted game files or missing game files can also cause plenty of issues whatsoever. You should repair game files by following the steps below on Steam. To do so:
- Launch Steam > Click on Library.
- Right-click on Forza Horizon 5 from the list of installed games.
- Now, click on Properties > Go to Local Files.
- Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- Now, wait for the process to get completed.
- Once done, just restart your computer to change effects immediately.
10. Update Forza Horizon 5
Make sure to check for the Forza Horizon 5 game update because sometimes the outdated game version can trigger multiple issues with the server connectivity or game launching whatsoever.
- Just launch the Steam client on the PC > Go to the game Library.
- Click on Forza Horizon 5 from the left pane > Now, the Forza Horizon 5 preview interface will open.
- If there is an update available, it’ll show you the Update button.
- Click on it to download and install the update straight away.
- Once done, you can click on the Play button to launch the game and check for the No Compatible Forza Horizon 5 Multiplayers Servers Found issue.
11. Whitelist the game file on antivirus
It’s better to always allow the game file application on the antivirus software to allow the game executable to run properly. To do so:
- Go to the Start menu > Go to Settings.
- Go to Update and Security > Click on Windows Security.
- Select Firewall & Network Protection > Select the ‘Allow an App through the Firewall’ option.
- Now, check for the ‘forzahorizon5.exe’ file by browsing from the installed game folder and clicking on OK to add it.
If in case, you’re using any other third-party antivirus application then make sure to add an exception to the antivirus program for the game file.
If none of the methods worked for you, try contacting Forza Horizon Support for further assistance. Mostly the support team can resolve multiple issues with the server or other technical aspects whatsoever.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
