--- title: "How to fix the Minecraft connection timed out error | StreetHosting" description: "A clear guide to fixing the Minecraft connection timed out error by checking the IP, port, firewall, DNS and server version." url: "https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-connection-timed-out" type: "page" language: "en-US" --- Minecraft · 3 min · Beginner Published on Jun 1, 2026 · Updated on Aug 26, 2026 # Fixing the connection timed out error in Minecraft If a player tries to join and gets connection timed out, the cause is almost always the network, the port or DNS. This guide shows the right order to diagnose it. 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In most cases you fix it by reviewing the IP, port, firewall, DNS and version. ## What this error means[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-connection-timed-out#o-que-esse-erro-significa) This error appears when the client does find the server but never gets a complete response. It usually comes from a blocked port, a wrong address or network instability along the route. Avoid changing several settings at once. Run one test at a time so you know what actually fixed the problem. ## Most common causes[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-connection-timed-out#causas-mais-comuns) * IP or domain pointing to an old address. * Minecraft port not opened on the firewall. * Server turned off or frozen. * Client version different from the server version. * Router or ISP having trouble at the moment. ## The right order to fix it[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-connection-timed-out#ordem-certa-para-corrigir) 1. Confirm in the control panel that the server is online. 2. Check the IP and port you gave to players. 3. Review the firewall rules and open only the ports you need. 4. Test the connection with another user on another network. 5. Check that the client and the server use the same version. * Save a screenshot of the error to make support easier. * Record the time of the failure to compare with the logs. * Review the DNS if you use your own domain. * Standardize the connection message you give your community. If you do not have a base setup yet, use [this guide to creating a Minecraft server](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/how-to-create-a-minecraft-server) and also apply the recommendations for a [firewall on an Ubuntu VPS](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/vps/ufw-firewall-ubuntu-vps). Start step 1 from outside your own network: paste the address into [MC Status](https://mcstatus.streethosting.com.br/?utm%5Fsource=streethosting&utm%5Fmedium=site&utm%5Fcampaign=tools&utm%5Fcontent=guia%3Aresolver-erro-connection-timed-out-minecraft). If it answers with a ping and a version, the server and the port are fine and the timeout is on the player's side or along their route. ## When to contact support[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-connection-timed-out#quando-falar-com-suporte) Contact support when the error continues even after the basic checks. Send the IP, the port, the time of the test and a screenshot of the message. That speeds up the diagnosis a lot. If you want stability and lower latency in Brazil, see the [Minecraft Pro plans](https://streethosting.com.br/en/minecraft-pro#plans). In this guide * [What this error means](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-connection-timed-out#o-que-esse-erro-significa) * [Most common causes](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-connection-timed-out#causas-mais-comuns) * [The right order to fix it](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-connection-timed-out#ordem-certa-para-corrigir) * [When to contact support](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-connection-timed-out#quando-falar-com-suporte) ## Frequently asked questions Is this error always the hosting provider's fault? No. Often the problem is on the player's network, in outdated DNS or in a port that is closed on the firewall. Does restarting the server fix it? Sometimes, but only for a short while. The best approach is to find the exact cause so the error does not come back. Can I use a domain instead of an IP? Yes. A domain is easier for players. 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