{"id":14088,"date":"2023-03-28T17:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T11:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=14088"},"modified":"2025-07-04T13:55:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T08:25:45","slug":"connection-timed-out-on-minecraft-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/connection-timed-out-on-minecraft-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Connection Timed Out on Minecraft Server? Here&#8217;s What You Can Do!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The connection timed-out error is quite common when playing multiplayer games online. Titles<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like Minecraft, where you can play along with your friends by joining a server, often show this error. While you try to join a server where all your buddies are having the time of their lives, the connection timed out error abruptly pops up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What Does It Mean<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The connection timed-out error usually indicates &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application cannot access the internet properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">layer\u2019s connection to the server has timed out.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The server did not receive response from gamers PC within the set time frame.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the situation the gamer will be automatically disconnected and will encounter <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Minecraft \u201cconnection timed out error: no further information\u201d message, or a \u201cminecraft server timeout\u201d or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lan connection timed out minecraft\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">message.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><i>Quick Fix\u2014If you have encountered this issue for the first time, reset your connection (disconnect and reconnect the internet) and restart your modem or router. Thereafter restart your PC. It might work!<\/i><\/b><b> In addition to this, if you have an antivirus add Minecraft to the exception list.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why does Connection Timed Out Error Occur When Joining a Minecraft Server<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The connection timed-out error becomes your gaming experience when the server\u2019s internet source is not defined. Sometimes, you want to connect to an international server that does not allow you to do so.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As far as the error is concerned, it has everything to do with your system&#8217;s overall internet connectivity and utility. Some of the core reasons why you might be facing failed to connect server timed out Minecraft issue are &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your internet connection cannot identify the server you want to connect to.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The antivirus software on your computer does not allow Minecraft to us use different servers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is an issue with your PC network configuration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The server you are trying to connect to has already expired.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your internet source was changed amid the joining of the server\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The server took a bit longer to respond<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The issues related to a Minecraft server are not uncommon. Users often need to realize that the problem might be from their end only. Gamers have complained further that they keep restarting the game, but the issue persists. It is because the connection timed-out error for the Minecraft server is not necessarily a game issue, but is a network problem. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the ways you can fix the error.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Must Read:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/minecraft-lan-not-working\/\">Minecraft LAN Not Working? Here Are Ways To Fix The Issue<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How to Fix Connection Timed Out Minecraft Server? 6 Ways!<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we begin, you should first check Minecraft\u2019s server and ensure that the error has not occurred due to it. There are multiple ways you can check Minecraft&#8217;s server status. The best one so far is using the following steps &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Open a browser tab and visit Minecraft&#8217;s server checker.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; After reaching the website, put the information of your server in the search field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30476\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Get-minecraft-Server-Status.webp\" alt=\"Get-minecraft-Server-Status\" width=\"1757\" height=\"298\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1757px) 100vw, 1757px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; Click on Get Server Status to identify the current server status on your PC<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing that the server you have selected is working properly and error-free helps you avoid issues out of your control, if the server itself is damaged, there\u2019s not much you can do. We recommend you check the Minecraft server status before moving to any of the fixes that you will find in this post.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix #1 &#8211; Reset Your Internet Configuration<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The connection timed-out error on the Minecraft server is often the result of improper internet configuration. The servers created online require your PC to be configured properly to connect. Over time, the configuration might change on your PC depending on how you use the internet and your connection. Hence it is better to reset the configuration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how you do it &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the Start menu and type Command Prompt.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you find it in the search results &gt; select Run as administrator.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30481\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Run-as-administrator-to-Reset-Your-Internet-Configuration.webp\" alt=\"Select-Run-as-administrator-to-Reset-Your-Internet-Configuration\" width=\"512\" height=\"427\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the command prompt, use the below commands one by one (hit enter after each of them)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; ipconfig\/release<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; ipconfig \/flushdns<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; ipconfig \/renew<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; netsh int IP<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; netsh int ip set DNS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; netsh winsock reset<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30484\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/use-commands-one-by-one.webp\" alt=\"use-commands-one-by-one\" width=\"512\" height=\"283\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once all the commands have run properly, exit the Command Prompt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart your PC to check whether you can now connect to desired Minecraft server.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Must Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/can-not-connect-vpn-on-windows-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can\u2019t Connect to VPN on Windows 11? Here are 5 things You Can Try<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix #2 &#8211; Add Minecraft to Your Antivirus Whitelist<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another factor that comes into play is your antivirus software. Sometimes, when you want to connect to a server, your security software takes it as an alarming threat and interrupts the connection. While it is a great safety feature in an antivirus, it often ends up prompting the error <\/span>Minecraft server connectivity timed out: no further information<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and hampering your experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure this does not happen, add Minecraft to the always-allowed list of your antivirus. This way, the program will work similarly for other applications but allow you to use Minecraft servers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not using an antivirus, the internal Windows Defender Firewall might be the cause. To allow Minecraft through your Defender firewall, follow the below-given instructions &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the start menu and search for Windows Defender Firewall<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the firewall, and in the left panel, you will find an option that says, \u201cAllow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.\u201d<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30480\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Allow-an-app-or-feature-through-Windows-Defender-Firewall.webp\" alt=\"Select-Allow-an-app-or-feature-through-Windows-Defender-Firewall\" width=\"512\" height=\"118\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on it and later click on change settings.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/click-on-change-settings.webp\" alt=\"click-on-change-settings\" width=\"512\" height=\"369\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check both public and private boxes to allow access to Minecraft<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save the changes and exit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you are done, try using the Minecraft server you wanted to enter. It should work without the connection timed-out error.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix #3 &#8211; Use Systweak VPN for Better Server Connection<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the connection timed-out error in the Minecraft server occurs due to the foreign nature of the server. You see, Minecraft sees no boundaries. Players from across the globe can connect to a single server to play together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are trying to connect to a server that falls outside your internet connection\u2019s geo coverage area, you may require a VPN. But not every VPN can do the job for you. You need an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/systweak-vpn-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">application that offers dynamic servers with high-quality connectivity<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systweak VPN offers a large collection of working servers that allow you to connect instantly with any country\u2019s server. This way, your PC remains safe, you can connect to the server you like, and the connection timed-out error on Minecraft Server is resolved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To use Systweak VPN simply &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the Download link below and save the setup file.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14088,pos-1,13107\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/svpn\/w\/14088\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'connection-timed-out-on-minecraft-server', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install the application on your computer and open the client.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30482\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/systweak-vpn.webp\" alt=\"systweak-vpn\" width=\"352\" height=\"512\" sizes=\"(max-width: 352px) 100vw, 352px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quickly enter your basic details and signup. It hardly takes 5 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After signing up, simply connect using the switch.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30485\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/vpn-connected.webp\" alt=\"vpn-connected\" width=\"345\" height=\"512\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need a specific server, you can opt for that too.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The overall usability of your internet is enhanced with a single application. So if a <\/span>friend can&#8217;t connect to Minecraft server due to connection timed out<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tell them to download Systweak VPN today and see the results!!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix #4 \u2013 Try Changing the Minecraft Version<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you cannot make things work on the current version of Minecraft that you are using, try changing the version while launching. It is a simpler option; however, you might have to compromise on the features and visuals if you plan to degrade the version or use an older one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the steps that can help you do the same &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211;\u00a0 Launch Minecraft on PC using the Minecraft Launcher.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; In the Launcher, look for Launch Options.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; Navigate to Launch Options and click on Add-New in the pop-up that appears.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30475\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dropdown-menu-to-change-minecraft-version.webp\" alt=\"dropdown-menu-to-change-minecraft-version\" width=\"795\" height=\"495\" sizes=\"(max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4\u2014After clicking on Add-New, you will see a drop-down menu with all the releases you can choose from.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5 &#8211; Once you have selected a version from the drop-down, navigate to the News section in the launcher and click on the Arrow next to the newly added version to play.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30477\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Minecraft-play-button.webp\" alt=\"Minecraft-play-button\" width=\"747\" height=\"651\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, Minecraft will show you 2 options when you want to play. One for the regular version and one for the additional release that you have added. Run the newer one and check if the connection timed out on the Minecraft server error still appears.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix #5 \u2013 Specify the 25565 Port for TCP or UDP<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the connection issues keep bothering you even after changing your server, chances are that the firewall on your PC is not allowing all the ports to access the network. The issue has commonly been seen with the 25565 port. The fix can be a bit tricky for advanced users. However, we have tried to show you the steps as simplified as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1\u2014Press Win+R to open the run search. Type firewall.cpl and hit enter to launch Windows Defender Firewall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30483\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/type-command-firewall.cp_.webp\" alt=\"type-command-firewall.cp_\" width=\"438\" height=\"243\" sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; In the opened window, navigate to the left pane and click on Advanced Settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30487\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-firewall-option.webp\" alt=\"windows-firewall-option\" width=\"794\" height=\"596\" sizes=\"(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; In Advanced settings, select the Inbound Rules from the left pane and right-click to find the New Rule option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30486\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-defender-firewall-with-advanced-security.webp\" alt=\"windows-defender-firewall-with-advanced-security\" width=\"546\" height=\"465\" sizes=\"(max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4 &#8211; From the rule creation pop-up, select the port and click Next.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30478\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/new-inbound-rules-wizard.webp\" alt=\"new-inbound-rules-wizard\" width=\"883\" height=\"708\" sizes=\"(max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5 &#8211; Specify port 25565 and then click on next.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30479\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/protocols-and-ports-option.webp\" alt=\"protocols-and-ports-option\" width=\"874\" height=\"715\" sizes=\"(max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6 &#8211; In the next step, click on Allow Radio Connections.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 7\u2014After saving the Inbound rule, navigate to the outbound rule and perform the same steps again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all the steps, you will have specified port 25565. Try running the game again, and this time, it should work properly without the connection timed-out error on the Minecraft server.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Say Good Bye to Connection Timed-Out on Minecraft Server FOREVER!<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These fixes can help overcome the issue you are facing. Other than these, it should be clear that the server you are trying to connect to is active. Users often make this mistake and try to use the previous server they played on. Servers keep expiring as these are small game rooms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement these fixes, and you should be able to eliminate the connection timed-out error on the Minecraft server. Good luck<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Next Read: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-fix-vpn-server-may-be-unreachable-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix VPN Server May Be Unreachable Error<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/an-existing-connection-was-forcibly-closed-by-the-remote-host\/\">Minecraft Error \u2013 \u2018An Existing Connection Was Forcibly Closed by the Remote Host\u2019 Fixed!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The connection timed-out error is quite common when playing multiplayer games online. Titles like Minecraft, where you can play along with your friends by joining a server, often show this error. 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