Table of Contents
- Why Does Your Game Hate You So Much Right Now?
- Solution 1: Start Here – The Basics
- Solution 2: Fix Router Problems (Eero Users Pay Attention)
- Solution 3: Use a VPN for Location Blocks
- Solution 4: Make Windows Stop Blocking Your Game
- Solution 5: Fix Broken Game Files
- Solution 6: Update Your Network Connection
- When Nothing Else Works
- Avoid Peak Times
Why Does Your Game Hate You So Much Right Now?
You boot up Fragpunk. Ready to jump in. Then boom – login timed out error. Your game just won’t let you in.
This happens when the game can’t talk to its authentication servers. Think of it like calling a friend but their phone is turned off. No connection means no game time.
Several things cause this mess:
- Your router blocks the game
- Your internet provider says “no” to certain connections
- Game files got messed up somehow
- Your firewall thinks Fragpunk is dangerous
- The game servers themselves are having a bad day
Quick check first: Go look at Fragpunk’s official social media. If the servers are down for maintenance, none of these fixes will work. You just have to wait.
Solution 1: Start Here – The Basics
Do these simple things first. They fix most login problems:
- Restart everything: Turn off your router for 30 seconds. Turn it back on. Restart your computer too.
- Run Steam differently: Right-click Steam and pick “Run as administrator”. This gives it more power to work properly.
- Clear your DNS: Open Command Prompt and type ipconfig /flushdns. This clears old internet address info that might be wrong.
- Check your security: Turn off your firewall and antivirus for a few minutes. See if Fragpunk works. If it does, they were blocking the game. Turn them back on after testing.
Solution 2: Fix Router Problems (Eero Users Pay Attention)
If you have an Eero router, it might be too protective. These routers have special security that can block games.
Here’s what to do:
- Open your Eero app
- Go to “Security and Privacy“
- Find “Network Controls“
- Turn off “Advanced Security” and “Ad Blocking“
- Try logging into Fragpunk again
Warning: This makes your internet less secure while it’s off. Turn these back on when you’re done playing.
Solution 3: Use a VPN for Location Blocks
Sometimes your internet company or country blocks certain game connections. A VPN tricks the internet into thinking you’re somewhere else.
Steps to try:
- Get a trusted VPN like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, or ProtonVPN
- Connect to a server in the US or Europe
- Try logging into Fragpunk
- Once you’re in, you can turn off the VPN to reduce lag
Be careful: Some games ban accounts that use VPNs. Check Fragpunk’s rules first.
Solution 4: Make Windows Stop Blocking Your Game
Windows Firewall sometimes thinks Fragpunk is bad and blocks it.
Fix this by:
- Going to Windows Security settings
- Clicking “Firewall & Network Protection“
- Selecting “Allow an app through firewall“
- Finding Fragpunk and checking both “Private” and “Public” boxes
- If it’s not listed, add it manually
Solution 5: Fix Broken Game Files
Sometimes game files get corrupted or go missing. This breaks login.
Steam can fix this automatically:
- Open Steam and go to your Library
- Right-click Fragpunk and select Properties
- Click the “Installed Files” tab
- Hit “Verify Integrity of Game Files“
- Wait for it to finish, then restart Steam
Solution 6: Update Your Network Connection
Old network drivers cause connection problems.
Update them like this:
- Right-click the Start button
- Pick Device Manager
- Find “Network adapters“
- Right-click your internet adapter
- Choose “Update driver“
- Let Windows find new drivers automatically
- Restart your computer when done
When Nothing Else Works
If all else fails, reinstall Fragpunk completely. This wipes out any deep problems that other fixes can’t reach.
Before you do this:
- Back up any screenshots or settings you want to keep
- Uninstall through Steam or Epic Games
- Restart your computer
- Download and install the game again
Avoid Peak Times
Sometimes too many people try to play at once. This overloads the servers and causes login errors. Try playing during off-hours when fewer people are online.
Most login errors fix themselves within a few minutes using these methods. The key is trying the simple stuff first before moving to more complex solutions.
If you’re still stuck after trying everything, check if other players are having the same problem. Sometimes it really is just the game servers acting up, and you have to wait for the developers to fix it.