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How to fix the Ark Raiders online service unavailable error (PC)
This video guides you through step-by-step methods to fix the "Online Services Unavailable" error in Arc Raiders. It covers methods such as resetting the router, disabling IPv6, setting up Google DNS, flushing DNS cache, verifying game files, checking firewall and antivirus interference, and checking server status.
1. 🔌 Fix Network Connection Issues by Resetting Your Router
- ✅ Turn off your router and unplug the power cable.
- ✅ Press and hold the power button on the router for 20-30 seconds.
- ✅ Reconnect everything and wait for the internet to stabilize.
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1. 🔌 Fix Network Connection Issues by Resetting Your Router
- ✅ Turn off your router and unplug the power cable.
- ✅ Press and hold the power button on the router for 20-30 seconds.
- ✅ Reconnect everything and wait for the internet to stabilize.
00:51 - 01:39
2. ⚙️ Disable IPv6 and Set Up Stable DNS Servers
- ✅ Disable IPv6: Disable IPv6 to avoid compatibility issues.
- ✅ Set DNS server addresses:
DNS Server Address Primary DNS Server 8.8.8.8 Secondary DNS Server 8.8.4.4
01:40 - 01:56
3. 🚀 Run Steam as Administrator
- ✅ Right-click the Steam shortcut and select "Run as administrator".
- ✅ Ensure Steam has all permissions to communicate with the game servers.
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4. ⛔ Disable Active VPNs
- ✅ If you are using VPN software, turn it off completely.
- ✅ VPNs can cause server routing issues and trigger login errors.
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5. 🛡️ Use Cloudflare Warp
- ✅ Download and install Cloudflare Warp.
- ✅ Click the Cloudflare icon and connect.
- ✅ Restart Steam as administrator and launch Arc Raiders.
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6. 🌐 Reset Network Proxy Settings
- ✅ Run Command Prompt as administrator.
- ✅ Enter the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each command:
netsh winhttp reset proxyipconfig /flushdns - ✅ Restart your PC and launch the game.
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7. 🔥 Allow Game Through Firewall
- ✅ Open Windows Security.
- ✅ Go to Firewall & network protection.
- ✅ Click "Allow an app through firewall".
- ✅ Make sure Arc Raiders and Steam are allowed on both private and public networks.
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8. Verify File Integrity
- ✅ Open Steam.
- ✅ Right-click Arc Raiders.
- ✅ Go to Properties > Installed Files.
- ✅ Click "Verify integrity of game files".
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9. Check Server Status
- ✅ If none of the above steps work, there may be a temporary issue with the servers.
- ✅ Wait for the servers to come back online and then restart the game.
