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Running into an error message whilst playing Team Fortress 2? We’ve got you sorted right here.
If you’re running into the Team Fortress 2 “server is not responding” error message, don’t worry you’re not alone. Team Fortress 2, now free to play, can sometimes run into issues that often only require a simple fix which you find listed below. The server being down can often be related to internet connection or VPN issues. A quick fix can sometimes be refreshing and/or restarting your software.
Let’s get into it with more some more detail
How to fix Team Fortress 2 “server not responding” error message
- Disable VPN
- Reset internet
- Check servers are running
Disable VPN
Disabling VPN can sometimes clear any interference which could be preventing the server from working. To do this:
- Locate Settings
- Select Network & Internet icon
- Select VPN and then click Disconnect to disable the VPN
Reset internet
Simple but effective. By restarting or resetting the internet, it can help clear any potential connection issues. Alternatively, you can know that if the problem persists that it’s not an internet issue.
Check servers are running
Checking the servers are running is important because you can identify whether its a local issue or not. Sometimes the servers will run into issues or will be going through maintenance, hence resulting in issues for users.
Final word
There we have it, hopefully one of these will have provided a fix to your server error message on Team Fortress 2. For more information on TF2, check out the massive 360 update. Keep updated on this page for any extra resources that we find.
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