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Elder Scrolls Online Error Codes

Most Elder Scrolls Online errors are connection problems between your client and ZeniMax's megaservers — 301, 307 and 200 all mean the link to the server dropped or was refused, while 210 is a launcher self-update failure. Server outages are the single most common cause, so always check status first. Here's what each common code means and the fastest fix.

Error codes

301 Unable to connect to server

Cause: The ESO client couldn't connect to the megaserver, most often a service outage or maintenance — but a local network/firewall block or corrupted files can also trigger it.

Fix:
  1. Check ESO Service Alerts and the official support X account for a maintenance window before anything else.
  2. Run a repair through the ESO launcher's Game Options.
  3. Power-cycle your router, flush DNS (ipconfig /flushdns), and allow ESO through your firewall.
307 Booted from server

Cause: Your connection to the megaserver was unexpectedly interrupted mid-session — an unstable link, a timeout, or a server-side hiccup.

Fix:
  1. Restart the game and log back in.
  2. Switch to a wired Ethernet connection to stop mid-session drops.
  3. Check server status, then retry once services are healthy.
210 An error has occurred during Launcher Self-Update

Cause: The ESO launcher couldn't update itself — usually a permissions, DNS or router issue blocking the update download.

Fix:
  1. Run the launcher as administrator.
  2. Clear your DNS cache (Command Prompt: ipconfig /flushdns).
  3. Cycle your router and retry the update.
200 General connection error to the megaserver

Cause: A temporary problem reaching or authenticating with the server during login.

Fix:
  1. Confirm servers are up on the ESO status page.
  2. Restart the client and launcher, then retry.
  3. Disable any VPN/proxy and confirm your connection is stable.
308 Connection to the megaserver was lost

Cause: The session dropped during play — network instability or a server-side disconnect.

Fix:
  1. Reconnect after restarting the game.
  2. Use a wired connection and reboot your router.
  3. Retry once the status page shows services are healthy.

Fixes that work for most The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, Xbox & PlayStation) errors

  1. Check the game's server status first (official status page, or the studio's support/X account) — most named connection errors are a maintenance window or outage, and no local fix will help until servers are back.
  2. Restart the game and your PC/console, and power-cycle your router — a fresh connection clears the majority of temporary login and connection errors.
  3. On PC, allow the game and its launcher through your firewall and antivirus, and disable any VPN or proxy — these block the authentication handshake behind many 'can't connect' codes.
  4. Flush your DNS (Command Prompt: ipconfig /flushdns) or switch to a public DNS like 8.8.8.8 / 1.1.1.1 if the game can't reach its servers.
  5. Verify/repair the game files (Steam: Properties -> Installed Files -> Verify; launcher: repair) if the error points at a corrupted install or update.

FAQ

How do I fix ESO error 301?

Error 301 means the client was unable to connect to the megaserver, most often because of a service outage. Check ESO Service Alerts and the official support account for maintenance first, then run a repair through the launcher's Game Options and power-cycle your router while allowing ESO through your firewall.

What is the difference between ESO error 301 and 307?

Error 301 means the client couldn't connect to the server in the first place (usually an outage or a local block), while 307 means you were booted from the server after a connection was established (an unexpected mid-session interruption). Both are connection errors — check server status, restart, and use a wired connection.

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