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Easy ways to troubleshoot a Minecraft server when it keeps saying "connection reset"
Co-authored byZac Churchilland Rain Kengly
Last Updated: November 2, 2023Fact Checked
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- Renew IP Address |
- Allow Minecraft in Windows Firewall |
- Change DNS Server |
- Uninstall Hamachi VPN |
- Decrease Render Distance |
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Did you get the "Internal Exception java.net.SocketException: Connection reset" error in Minecraft? If you play with friends in multiplayer mode, you may be booted off the realm unexpectedly. This can be due to a variety of errors. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to troubleshoot the connection. This wikiHow will show you how to fix the server connection reset error in Minecraft.
Things You Should Know
- To fix connection reset in Minecraft, renew your IP address by using the /release, /flushdns, and /renew commands in Command Prompt.
- Add Minecraft as an allowed app in Windows Security Firewall.
- Manually change your DNS server in your Internet connection "Properties."
Method 1
Method 1 of 5:
Renew IP Address
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Open the Command Prompt. Click the Start menu and type "cmd." Right-click the first option and click Run as administrator.
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Enter ipconfig /release and press ↵ Enter. This will release your IP address.
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Enter ipconfig /flushdns and press ↵ Enter. This will flush your IP address.
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Enter ipconfig /renew and press ↵ Enter. When the command is finished, a new line will appear with a new IP address.
- Try connecting to Minecraft again.
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Method 2
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Allow Minecraft in Windows Firewall
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Open the Settings. Click the Start menu and click the cog icon.
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See AlsoFix: 'Connection timed out: no further information' in Minecraft[FIXED] How to Fix the Minecraft Connection Timed Out Error[7 Easy Ways] - Fix “Minecraft Server Connection Timed Out”Fix Minecraft “server connection timed out” errorClick Update & Security. This will be towards the bottom of the page.
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Click Windows Security. You can find this in the left panel.
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Click Firewall & network protection. A new window will open.
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Click Allow an app through firewall. This is near the bottom of the screen.
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Click Change settings. A new page will open.
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Click Allow another app…. You can find this at the bottom of the allowed apps list.
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Add Minecraft. Click Browse… and select the Minecraft.exe file. Then, click Add.
- Try connecting to Minecraft again.
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Method 3
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Change DNS Server
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Open the Control Panel. Click the Start menu and search for "control panel." Click the first option.
- Make sure you're using an administrator account before you begin changing your Windows DNS.
- Close Minecraft completely before troubleshooting.
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Switch "Category" to "Small icons." You can find this in the top-right corner, next to View by.
- The icons will switch to a small list format.
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Click Network and Sharing Center. This will be on the right of the window.
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Click your Internet connection. This will be next to Connections. If you're using an Ethernet cable, you'll click Ethernet.
- A new window will open.
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Click Properties. You can find this at the bottom-left corner.
- A new window will open.
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Double-click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (CTP/IPv4)". This will be listed underneath This connection uses the following items.
- A new window will open.
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Adjust the options. By default, the circles should be bubbled in next to Obtain … automatically.
- Check the circles next to Use the following IPv6 address and Use the following DNS server addresses.
- This will open the Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server fields.
- Check the circles next to Use the following IPv6 address and Use the following DNS server addresses.
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Enter 8.8.8.8 in the "Preferred DNS server" field. You can find this underneath Use the following DNS server addresses.
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Enter 8.8.4.4 in the "Alternate DNS server" field. You can find this underneath Use the following DNS server addresses.
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Check the box for "Validate settings upon exit." This will be at the bottom-left corner.
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Click OK. This will apply your new settings.
- Try running Minecraft again.
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Method 4
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Uninstall Hamachi VPN
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Remove Hamachi VPN from your computer. You'll need to go to Programs and Features to uninstall the program from your computer.
- When Hamachi VPN is uninstalled, restart your computer. Then, try connecting to Minecraft again.
Method 5
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Decrease Render Distance
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Launch Minecraft. Some users report that decreasing your render distance can fix this error. If you have your render distance set higher than 12, you'll need to decrease it.[1]
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Go to Settings. This will open a new window.
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Select Video. You can find this tab on the left panel.
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Set "Render Distance" to 12 Chunks. Use the slider to decrease the render distance.
- Try connecting to multiplayer again.
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About This Article
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Zac Churchill
Minecraft Specialist
This article was co-authored by Zac Churchill and by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly. Zac Churchill is from Davidson, North Carolina, and currently attends Tufts University. He has played Minecraft for over eight years and has extensive knowledge on how to play Minecraft and how the game has changed over the different versions. Specifically, Zac has expert experience in survival worlds, large builds on creative mode, and server design/upkeep. This article has been viewed 54,662 times.
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