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

Final Fantasy XIV Error Codes

Final Fantasy XIV errors are almost all login-queue and connection problems with Square Enix's servers. Here's what each common code means and how to fix it.

Error codes

90002 Connection lost / disconnected from the server

Cause: A network drop between you and the FFXIV data center, often local network instability.

Fix:
  1. Restart your router; use a wired connection.
  2. Restart the game and log back in.
  3. Check the Lodestone/FFXIV server status.
2002 Login queue full / can't connect (world congested)

Cause: The world is congested during peak times or a launch, so the lobby server refuses new logins.

Fix:
  1. Retry during off-peak hours.
  2. Keep retrying — congestion clears as players log out.
  3. Consider a less congested world if you're new.
3102 You're already logged in / session not closed

Cause: A previous session didn't close cleanly, so the server thinks you're still online.

Fix:
  1. Wait a few minutes for the old session to time out, then log in.
  2. Don't force-close repeatedly; give it time to clear.
  3. Restart the game after the timeout.
90006 Connection with the server was lost (timeout)

Cause: A timeout reaching the data center — network load or a server issue.

Fix:
  1. Restart the router and flush DNS.
  2. Close bandwidth-heavy apps.
  3. Retry after a few minutes.
i2501 Network connection error / packet loss

Cause: Packet loss or an unstable route to the FFXIV servers, sometimes ISP routing.

Fix:
  1. Use a wired Ethernet connection.
  2. Restart the router; contact your ISP if packet loss persists on one line.
  3. Try during off-peak to rule out congestion.
4006 / 5006 Timeout / connection interrupted during play

Cause: A dropped connection to the game server, usually local network or a server hiccup.

Fix:
  1. Restart the router and reconnect.
  2. Switch to wired if on Wi-Fi.
  3. Check the server status for maintenance.

Fixes that work for most Final Fantasy XIV errors

  1. Check the game's official server status page or its X/Twitter — if servers are down or under maintenance, no local fix will help; wait it out.
  2. Fully close and restart the game and its launcher (Steam / Epic / EA App / Battle.net / Riot Client).
  3. Restart your router and, on PC, flush DNS (open Command Prompt and run: ipconfig /flushdns).
  4. Verify or repair the game files in your launcher so a corrupted update is re-downloaded.
  5. Make sure the game and your OS are fully updated — most 'version mismatch' errors are an out-of-date client.

FAQ

How do I fix FFXIV error 90002?

90002 means you lost connection to the server. Restart your router (use a wired connection if possible), restart the game and log back in, and check the FFXIV server status for maintenance.

What does error 2002 mean in FFXIV?

2002 means the world is congested and the lobby server is refusing logins, common at peak times or a launch. Retry during off-peak hours and keep trying — congestion clears as players log out.

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