GTA Online server down issue detected for PC players (July 30, 2024)

Many PC gamers are currently experiencing a GTA Online server down issue as of July 30, 2024. Affected gamers may see errors such as “Rockstar Games online services are unavailable right now.” While the developers haven’t commented on the situation at the time of writing, the number of PC GTA Online players is continuously dropping due to this unexpected situation.

While not much can be done to fix the error until Rockstar officially resolves it, there are some steps one can follow to make sure the connection is restored quickly.

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GTA Online server status: What you need to do

A screenshot of Rockstar Games' server status page (Image via Rockstar Games)

Before troubleshooting, it’s important to check the official status of the GTA Online servers. Gamers can visit the below-mentioned link and check if they are down or not:

https://support.rockstargames.com/servicestatus

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GTA Online server down troubleshooting guide

The Grand Theft Auto Online server down issue can also affect your computer’s internet connection in worst-case scenarios. To make sure the connection is restored as quickly as possible, it’s vital to check whether everything is working fine from your end.

Let's look at what you need to do to troubleshoot any possible connection issues on your system.

If you’re using a firewall or router, you need to access them and change your NAT type. Firstly, check if the following network ports are open or not:

• Port 61458 (UDP)
• Port 61456 (UDP)
• Port 61457 (UDP)
• Port 61455 (UDP)
• Port 6672 (UDP)

If they are all open, proceed to change your DNS (Domain Name Servers):

1. Open Settings.
2. Click Network or Internet.
3. Go to Advanced Network Settings.
4. Select Change Adaptor.
5. Right-click on your Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection (whichever you use to play the game), and select Properties.
6. Make sure the TCP/IPv4 or Internet Protocol Version 4 is turned on.
7. Then click Properties again.
8. Choose 'Use the following DNS.'
9. Enter Preferred DNS server - 8.8.8.8 and Alternate DNS server - 8.8.4.4
10. Click Validate settings.
11. Choose OK.
12. Now select TCP/IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) and make sure it’s turned on.
13. Go to Properties.
14. Enter Preferred DNS server - 2001:4860:4860::8888 and Alternate DNS server - 2001:4860:4860:8844
15. Validate settings.
16. Click Ok.

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You can also try resetting your connection by unplugging the network router for about 10 minutes, plugging it back again, and trying to connect to the game's servers.

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