🎮 Game Error Codes What it means & how to fix it

Conan Exiles Won't Connect to Your Server? Here's the Fix

'Conan Exiles failed to connect to server' is nearly always a mod mismatch, BattlEye, or the server browser dropping entries. The fastest fix in 2026: match the server's mod list in the exact order, verify game files, and use Direct Connect by IP instead of the flaky server browser.

Conan Exiles dedicated server — exact ports, config & save DB

Ports to forward (UDP)
7777, 7778, 27015
Port breakdown
7777 game, 7778 raw/steam (game+1), 27015 steam query
Server settings file
ConanSandbox\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\ServerSettings.ini
World save database
ConanSandbox\Saved\game.db
Common cause of 'failed to connect'
7778 not opened — Conan always uses game port +1 (7778) for the raw socket

Last verified: September 2026

Error codes

Failed to connect / connection timeout The handshake didn't complete before the client gave up

Cause: Mods out of order or missing, server restarting, or browser timeout.

Fix:
  1. Open the server's mod list and subscribe to every mod in the SAME order shown by the server.
  2. Use Direct Connect (main menu > server list > Direct Connect > IP:Port) instead of browsing.
  3. Verify game files (Steam > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity).
  4. Retry after 2-3 minutes if the server is restarting.
BattlEye query failed / kicked on join BattlEye couldn't verify the client

Cause: BattlEye service missing or blocked by antivirus.

Fix:
  1. Reinstall BattlEye from Conan's install folder > ConanSandbox > Binaries > Win64 > BattlEye.
  2. Whitelist Conan Exiles and BattlEye in antivirus.
  3. Ensure you launch with BattlEye enabled for online play.

Fixes that work for most Conan Exiles errors

  1. Match the server's mods and load order exactly (use the Modlist.txt the server provides).
  2. Use Direct Connect by IP:Port rather than the in-game browser.
  3. Verify game files after each update.
  4. Reinstall/whitelist BattlEye if kicked on connect.
  5. Restart Steam and flush DNS if servers won't appear.
  6. Wait for the server to finish its post-patch update before joining.

FAQ

Why does Conan Exiles say 'failed to connect to server'?

Most often your mods don't match the server's list or order, or the server is mid-restart. Copy the server's exact mod list and load order, verify game files, and use Direct Connect by IP.

How do I direct-connect to a Conan Exiles server?

From the main menu open the server list, click Direct Connect, and enter the server's IP:Port. This bypasses the unreliable browser and is the most consistent way to join a specific server.

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