How Do I Fix “Lost Connection to Host” or “Server Connection Timed Out” in CoD Black Ops 6?

Sometimes, online games act up. It’s annoying, right? Let’s fix this. Here’s what to try.

Solution 1: Restart Computer

Sounds basic, but it works more often than not. Restart. Don’t shut down; they’re not the same. Test the game after the reboot.

Solution 2: Adjust Network Settings

1. Open the search bar on your computer.
2. Type Network Connections.
3. Right-click your Wi-Fi or Ethernet (whichever you use).
4. Select Properties.
5. Find Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.
6. Switch DNS settings to manual:
   • Preferred DNS: 1.1.1.1
   • Alternate DNS: 1.0.0.1
7. Save changes and retry the game.

Solution 3: Flush the DNS Cache

1. Open Command Prompt (CMD) as an administrator. Type CMD in the search bar, right-click it, and choose Run as Administrator.
2. Type this command: ipconfig /flushdns
3. Hit Enter.
4. Once it confirms success, try playing again.

Solution 4: Restart Router

1. Unplug your router from power.
2. Wait 10–15 seconds.
3. Plug it back in and wait for it to reconnect.
4. Launch the game and check if it works.

These steps usually solve the issue. If they don’t, the game servers might be down temporarily, so patience could be the only fix.