3. Run The Finals as an Administrator
Another thing you can do is to launch the game application with the system admin access to run it properly. The chances are high that somehow your game application is unable to connect to the servers online due to the lack of admin privilege.
- Go to the installed game directory on the PC.
- Right-click on The Finals (exe).
- Go to Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.
- Enable the Run this program as an administrator option.
- Click on Apply and select OK to save changes.
4. Check for The Finals Updates
Sometimes an outdated game patch version on the PC may trigger multiple issues with the game running experience or even server connectivity errors. It’s a better idea to check for the game updates at your end and then try running the game again.
- Open Steam > Go to Library.
- Click on The Finals from the left pane.
- Click on the Update button, if a new update is available.
- Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes.
5. Verify and Repair the Game Files
Any corrupted or missing game files on the system might trouble you a lot with the server connectivity. It’s also suggested to verify and repair the installed game files on the system by following the steps below.
- Run Steam and click on Library.
- Right-click on The Finals from the list.
- Click on Properties > Go to the Local Files files.
- Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- Wait for it to complete and then restart the PC.
6. Disable and Enable Crossplay
Try turning off the crossplay feature and then enable it again to ensure there is no issue with the in-game system conflicting server connectivity errors. We all know that the crossplay feature allows players to get into the matchmaking process irrespective of the platform. Some of the affected players have tried this method to fix the issue.
7. Try Using VPN or Proxy Servers
You should also try using the VPN (virtual private network) or proxy servers at your end whether the server connectivity error with The Finals game is troubling you further or not. Any kind of server downtime or specific region outage might trouble you a lot. In that case, you can allow the game servers to work properly with the help of the VPN services without any geo-restricted access.
8. Check Your Internet Connection
The chances are possible that checking out the internet connection at your end might help in resolving the error code TFLA0003 with The Finals. Server connection issues in the multiplayer mode might occur due to the poor or unstable internet network at your end. It’s better to use a working Wi-Fi network or a wired (ethernet) network for faster speeds. You might also need to contact your internet service provider (ISP) to get technical assistance on it.
9. Verify Account Login Credentials
Try verifying the in-game account login credentials at your end to double-check whether you’re using the correct username and password or not. Sometimes incorrect credentials or different accounts might also trouble you a lot with the ‘Your Login Attempt Failed’ error that indicates Error Code TFLA0003.
10. Close the Game Task Manually and Retry
Try closing the game task manually from the background and then retry running the game to check if the problem persists or not. Background running tasks can affect applying changes or performing fixes from the core. To do so:
- Press the Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys to open Task Manager.
- Go to Processes > Click on The Finals task in the list.
- Click on End Task to close it.
- Once done, reboot the system to apply changes.
11. Repair Easy Anti-Cheat
Another thing you can try is to repair the easy anti-cheat (EAC) service on your system by following the steps below. By repairing the service, you’ll be able to fix corrupted or missing EAC on your PC which might prevent the game files running smoothly. EAC is an integral part of The Finals game and if everything goes right then the game will allow you to connect to the servers.
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Right-click on The Finals game.
- Click on the Local Files tab.
- Select EasyAntiCheat > Right-click on EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe.
- Click on Run as administrator and select Yes to allow admin privileges.
- Now, click on Repair > It may take some time to complete.
- Once done, restart your PC to check for the issue.
12. Flush DNS
Well, sometimes the corrupted DNS data on the machine might also trigger network connectivity or server connectivity errors up to some extent. It’s recommended to flush the DNS cache data by following the steps below.
- Open the Start menu and search for cmd.
- Right-click on Command Prompt > Click on Run as administrator.
- If prompted, click on Yes to proceed.
- Now, type
ipconfig /flushdns in cmd and press Enter.
- Once the confirmation message appears, run the game again.
13. Reinstall The Finals
Try uninstalling and reinstalling the game on your computer by following the steps below. This might be another reason behind the error code TFLA0003 due to the corrupted game installation or in-game bugs after installing the latest patch update.
- Open the Steam client on your PC.
- Go to Library > Right-click on The Finals.
- Now, navigate to Manage.
- Select Uninstall > If prompted, click on Uninstall.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete it.
- Once done, restart the PC to apply changes.
- Run Steam and reinstall The Finals game on a different disk drive.
If none of the workarounds did come in handy then be sure to contact The Finals Help Center to submit the support ticket for the same error. This method will help the game developers to investigate the issue further.
That’s it, guys. We hope this guide was helpful to you. For additional queries, you can comment below.
