GTA Online Failed to Host Session error: Reasons, possible fixes, and more

GTA Online Failed to Host Session can be one of the most frustrating errors associated with this multiplayer title. It has seemingly been around since its early days on the PS3 and Xbox 360 and is still bugging a few players in 2024. Since the error notification does not point out a particular reason for its occurrence, gamers often struggle to fix the issue. That being said, you can try a few things to solve this problem.

Most of them are pretty straightforward, but note that these are just possible fixes and do not guarantee to eliminate the problem. With that said, let's take a closer look at the Failed to Host a GTA Online Session error.

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GTA Online Failed to Host Session: How to fix the error?

Here's what Rockstar's Service Status website looks like (Image via Rockstar Games)

The Failed to Host a GTA Online Session error usually indicates a problem with your internet connection or the game's servers. To check if it is the latter, you must head over to Rockstar Games' official support website and check the Service Status page.

Click here to access the Service Status page.

Here, you can check if GTA Online servers are working as intended or not on available platforms, that is PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, as well as PC. If the servers are up, you will see a green dot next to these platforms. A yellow dot indicates possible issues. A red dot means the servers are down.

For either of the last two cases, you will have to wait for Rockstar to solve the problem. However, if the servers are up, and you are still getting the GTA Online Failed to Host Session error, then here are some things you can try and possibly fix the problem:

GTA Online Failed to Host Session error: Possible fixes

Here are the minimum internet speeds for playing GTA Online (Image via Rockstar Games)

First of all, contact your Internet Service Provider to check for any ongoing issues with your internet connection. Rockstar Games states that a minimum download speed of 7.5 Mbps, and an upload speed of 1 Mbps (0.5 Mbps minimum) are good speeds to target GTA Online.

If all is fine, you can try resetting your router by shutting it off and restarting it after a few minutes. Additionally, try shutting off the game or your console/PC, and restart it to check if the issue persists. Another possible fix you can try is reinstalling Grand Theft Auto 5 and Online, or checking if an update is available.

Those comfortable with tweaking their network settings can try the following steps mentioned by Rockstar Games to combat connection issues:

These steps might help with the GTA Online Failed to Host Session error (Image via Rockstar Games)

Once again, it should be noted that these are just possible fixes for the error in question.

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GTA Online Failed to Host Session error: What to do if nothing works?

If none of the aforementioned possible fixes work, your best shot is to contact Rockstar Games' customer support. This can be done from the developer's official support website.

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Also check: How to fix "Your profile does not have permission to access GTA Online" error