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Red Dead Online Error Codes

Red Dead Online's hex error codes almost all point at the same thing — your client can't hold a connection to Rockstar Game Services. 0x20010006 is a server-side fault, 0x50060000 is a communication issue with your IP, and 0x50000006 blocks the connection outright. Server outages are the most common cause, so check status first. Here's what each common code means and the fastest fix.

Error codes

0x20010006 Disconnected from Red Dead Online due to a fault on Rockstar game services

Cause: A server-side problem on Rockstar's end — not caused by anything on your side. It's typically server load, maintenance or an outage.

Fix:
  1. Back out of the menu and relaunch Red Dead Online.
  2. Fully quit RDR2 and reboot the game; on Steam, launch Online from the Story mode pause menu.
  3. Reset your router and check the Rockstar Games Service Status before retrying.
0x50060000 Communication issue between Rockstar Game Services and your IP address

Cause: A connection problem between your network and Rockstar's servers — often a router/DNS issue or a firewall block on your IP.

Fix:
  1. Unplug your router for about 10 minutes, then restart the game client.
  2. Flush DNS (ipconfig /flushdns) or switch to a public DNS like 8.8.8.8.
  3. Allow RDR2 and the Rockstar/Social Club launcher through your firewall.
0x50000006 Unable to connect to Rockstar's servers

Cause: The game couldn't establish a connection — commonly a corrupted Rockstar launcher/Social Club install, a firewall block, or a server outage.

Fix:
  1. Reinstall the Rockstar Games Launcher and verify the game files.
  2. Whitelist all Rockstar directories in your firewall and antivirus.
  3. Check Rockstar service status, then power-cycle your router and retry.
0x99395246 General Red Dead Online connection/session error

Cause: A dropped session or a temporary server-side problem while connecting to the online mode.

Fix:
  1. Restart Red Dead Online from the Story mode pause menu.
  2. Reboot the game and your router.
  3. Retry once the Rockstar service status page shows services healthy.

Fixes that work for most Red Dead Online / Red Dead Redemption 2 (PC, PlayStation & Xbox) 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 Red Dead Online error 0x20010006?

Error 0x20010006 means you were disconnected due to a fault on Rockstar game services — it's a server-side problem, not something on your end. Back out of the menu and relaunch Red Dead Online, fully quit RDR2 and reboot the game (on Steam, launch Online from the Story mode pause menu), reset your router, and check the Rockstar Games Service Status before retrying.

What does Red Dead Online error 0x50060000 mean?

0x50060000 is a communication issue between Rockstar Game Services and your connection's IP address — usually a router, DNS or firewall problem on your side. Unplug your router for about 10 minutes then restart the game, flush your DNS, and allow RDR2 and the Rockstar/Social Club launcher through your firewall.

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