Also, keep in mind that if you’re using a Wi-Fi network then try switching it to a wired network and try again. Sometimes wireless connectivity can also cause several glitches or congestion during peak hours.
4. Power Cycle Wi-Fi Router
Try performing the power cycle to your Wi-Fi router to fix the internet connectivity issue.
- First of all, power off your Wi-Fi Router > Now, disconnect the power cable from the router.
- Wait for around 30 seconds and then connect the power cable again to the router.
- Finally, turn on the Wi-Fi router and check for the issue again.
5. Disable IPv6
- Click on the Start Menu > Search for Control Panel and click to open it.
- Now, click on Network and Internet > Select Network and Sharing Center.
- Go to Change adapter settings > Click on the active network that you’re using.
- Right-click on the Wi-Fi/Ethernet connection details > Select Properties.
- If prompted by UAC, click on Yes to allow the admin privilege.
- Next, go to the Networking tab > Uncheck the Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) checkbox to disable it.
- Click on OK to save changes > Finally, restart your computer to change effects immediately.
6. Choose a Lower Ping Server
Make sure to uncheck the ‘Use automatic server selection’ option and manually select whatever server is near to you and offers a lower ping or input delay on average. After selecting that server, you should be able to connect to the game online.
7. Use a VPN
It’s recommended to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service on your computer to easily route the IP address and region so that you can easily connect to the game server than before.
8. Disable Antivirus and Firewall
If you’re using the default Windows Defender and Firewall security program then make sure to disable them by following the steps below:
- Press Windows + I keys to open Windows Settings.
- Click on Update & Security > Click on Windows Security from the left pane.
- Click on Virus & threat protection > Click on Manage settings.
- Turn Off Real-time Protection feature.
Additionally, you should also disable the Windows Firewall program by following the steps below:
- Click on the Start menu > Type Control Panel and click on it.
- Now, type firewall in the search box > Click on Windows Firewall.
- Click on Turn Windows Firewall on or off from the left pane.
- Select Turn off Windows Firewall for the Private, Domain, and Public Network Settings.
- Finally, restart your computer to apply changes, and then check if the Server Connection Lost in Escape from Tarkov issue is fixed or not.
9. Update Network Drivers
An outdated or corrupted networking driver on the Windows computer can also cause issues with online gaming or connecting to the servers. So, it’s better to check for updates by following the steps below:
- Press Windows + X keys to open the Quick Start Menu.
- Now, click on Device Manager from the list > Double-click on Network adapters.
- Right-click on the active networking device that you’re using.
- Next, select Update driver > Choose to Search automatically for drivers.
- If there is an update available, it’ll automatically download & install the latest version.
- Once done, restart the computer to change the effects.
10. Use Google DNS Addresses
Well, changing the Google DNS server addresses instead of a private DNS address can quickly resolve issues with the game server connectivity that may occur on your Windows PC. To do this:
- Click on the Start Menu > Search for Control Panel and click to open it.
- Now, click on Network and Internet > Select Network and Sharing Center.
- Go to Change adapter settings > Click on the active network that you’re using.
- Right-click on the Wi-Fi/Ethernet connection details > Select Properties.
- If prompted by UAC, click on Yes to allow the admin privilege.
- Next, go to the Networking tab > Double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
- Click on Use the following DNS server addresses. (If any DNS addresses are listed there, write them down for future reference, and remove them)
- Input 8.8.8.8 for Primary DNS and 8.8.4.4 for Secondary DNS.
- Once done, click on OK to save changes.
- Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes immediately.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
