After this, set up the connection again, like you did the first time, and see if the same issue reappears.
Check your connection:
If there is any inconsistency with your internet connection, that could be the cause of your problems. Maybe your ISP has some limitations or blocks in place regarding the game. Or perhaps your internet connection is just not strong enough.
Bring the router closer to the device where you are accessing the game. You can connect the router to your PC or PS5 via a LAN cable. A wired connection is far more stable than a wireless one. You should also contact your ISP and inform them about your problem. They should be able to provide some help to improve your connection speed.
You need to check whether all the cables for your connection are in place. You also need to check whether you have a good internet plan. Sometimes, our internet plan runs out, and we are unaware of it. So try playing other games using the WiFi in your house, and check whether they work well.
If the issue remains even after this, try the next solution.
Disable Antivirus:
Third-party security applications such as antiviruses sometimes prevent even network connections or applications, suspecting them as potential threats. Not every antivirus application has this problem, though. There are only a few out there that might block out connections or applications. So, if you are using an antivirus, try turning it off entirely. To do so, open the antivirus program and turn off the real-time protection feature.
If turning off the antivirus did not help with the friend code issue in Helldiver 2, move on to the next solution.
Disable Windows Firewall:
Just like the antivirus program, sometimes even Windows Firewall blocks out applications. So try changing your Windows Firewall settings and see if that works.
- Click on the search bar and search for “Control Panel.”
- Open it up once it shows up in the results.
- Click on the view by option in the control panel window and choose “Large icons” in the drop-down menu.
- Click on Windows Defender Firewall.
- Click on the “Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall” option on the left side of the window.
- Look for the “Steam” entry in the allowed apps and features list. There will be a checkbox next to it. Ensure a check is next to each of the entries. If unchecked, click the “Change settings” button and manually check the entry.
If even this did not help with the friend code issue in Helldiver 2, move on to the next solution.
Disable VPN or Proxy :
Regardless of your VPN client or proxy, most game servers can detect whether the connection is authorized or unauthorized. So, if you have proxy server settings for your connection or are using a VPN client while connecting to the internet, try turning it off.
Steps to remove proxy:
- Press the Windows key + R and open up the Run dialog box. Here, enter “ms-settings:network-proxy” and hit enter. This will open up proxy settings on your PC.
- On the right side, look for the option that reads “Manual Proxy setup.”
- Inside this setup, look for the option” Use a proxy server” and uncheck the box next to it.
- Click on OK and then restart the system.
Steps to remove VPN Client:
- Press and hold the Windows Key + R buttons and open a Run dialog box.
- Enter “appwiz.cpl” in that dialog box and press the enter button.
- This will open up the Program and Features list. From the list, look for the VPN client that you currently have on your system, right-click on it, and select Uninstall.
Check Nightingale Server Status
The fixes mentioned above should work when no actual server issue occurs. But if there is any anomaly in the game’s server status, unfortunately, no dedicated website is set to keep track of it. Your only chance of keeping track of the game’s server status is to keep track of the latest tweets pushed out on Nightingale’s X(formerly Twitter) account. If there is any server issue going on with the game, you should see an update about it here.
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