Failed to connect covers wrong versions, firewall blocks, and Mojang service issues. Verify Minecraft services, then check server IP and client version.
Server or clientUpdated 2026-06-10
Java vs Bedrock
Java shows connection refused or timed out; Bedrock uses different networking — confirm edition matches the server.
How to fix step by step
- 1Check Mojang and Microsoft account status pages.
- 2Confirm server IP, port, and that the server is online.
- 3Match client version to server version exactly.
- 4Disable VPN and allow Minecraft through Windows Firewall.
- 5Flush DNS and reboot router.
- 6Try another server to isolate server-side downtime.
- 7Reinstall Minecraft if only multiplayer fails.
How FAILED-TO-CONNECT differs from related codes
- Error OUTDATED-CLIENT: Your Minecraft client version is older than the multiplayer server. (usually client-side)
- Error LOGIN-FAILED: Minecraft could not sign in to Microsoft account. (server or client)