Origin: connection to the server could not be established - what to do?
If you get an error from Origin that says "Unable to connect to the server, " there may be a network problem. Read in this practical tip what you can do about it.
Origin: Couldn't connect to the server - you can
- First, make sure your computer is properly connected to the Internet. You can test this by opening any page in your browser.
- You may have set up a proxy connection on your PC, which is why this error message appears. Open the "Control Panel"> "Internet Options" and click on "LAN Settings" in the "Connections" tab. Remove the checkmark at "Use proxy server for LAN" and save with "OK".
- EA servers may currently be unavailable due to maintenance or a malfunction. At Allestault.de you can see whether other users are currently having problems.
- In some cases it can help if you disconnect the router from the power supply for about 10 seconds and then try again.
In the next practical tip, learn what you can do if the Origin update stops.