Seeing a Lost connection error on Terraria? This is a very common issue that a lot of Terraria players have experienced. But there has been some effective ways to fix this error. In this post, we will show you a list of fixes for your Terraria lost connection issue.
Check your antivirus
Is your antivirus program or firewall interrupting your Terraria connection? If it is, you will see the server connection lost error. You should check your antivirus to make sure it isn’t blocking your game. If you find that the software is blocking Terraria, trying putting the game in the whitelist, or disable the antivirus program temporarily (be careful for what you’re browsing when it’s off). Then see if this fixes the lost connection error.
Check the network you’re connecting to
Your network may be the culprit of your Terraria lost connection issue. To check it, there are a few things you can do:
- Restart your network devices (router and modem) and computers.
- Trying connecting to the Internet via your mobile devices as a hotspot.
- Connect to your friend’s network.
- Borrow the network devices (router and modem) and use them on your network.
If you find any issues with your network connection during these processes, you may need to contact your Internet service provider for assistance.
Verify your game files
Step 1: Go to your Steam Library.
Step 2: Right click Terraria. Select Properties.
Step 3: Select LOCAL FILES, and then click VERIFY INTEGRITY OF GAME FILES…
Now run your game and test your Terraria connection lost issue.
Reset your network settings
Step 1: Press Win + R on your keyboard.
Step 2: Type “cmd” and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter on your keyboard.
Step 3: Enter the following commands:
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /registerdns
Step 4: Close the window and restart your computer. Then test your Terraria connection.
Has any of the fixes above worked for you? Or do you have other effective ways to fix your Terraria lost connection issue with the server was lost error? Tell us by leaving a comment below!