GTA 5: Empty online servers - that's it

In this practical tip, we show you what you can do when you end up in empty online servers at GTA 5.

Empty online servers in GTA 5: You can do that

If you end up in GTA 5 in empty online servers, it is usually a problem with your network configuration.

• However, you should first make sure that you have the latest firmware installed on your console and that you have deactivated firewalls and network filters.
• On the Xbox 360 you have to open some network ports for this. These are ports 88 (UDP), 3074 (UDP & TCP), 53 (UDP & TCP), 80 (TCP).
• In this guide, we explain in detail how to open ports for the Xbox 360.
• As a PS3 user, you also have to open some ports via your router. These are the TCP ports 80, 443, 465, 983, 5223, and 10070 - 10080 as well as the UDP ports 3478, 3479, 3658, and 10070.
• This guide shows you how to enable ports for your PS3.
• In this way, you ensure open NAT settings (also called "NAT type 1" on the PS3) so that you can connect to other players without any problems.