Can't connect with friend

Discus and support Can't connect with friend in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; I'm trying to finish the Resident Evil 6 campaign with my friend but it won't connect us to each other. We can connect in a party but cannot when... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by LaBellaJacks, Sep 2, 2017.

  1. LaBellaJacks
    LaBellaJacks Guest

    Can't connect with friend


    I'm trying to finish the Resident Evil 6 campaign with my friend but it won't connect us to each other. We can connect in a party but cannot when either of us host. This has happened on other games as well, Friday the 13th and L4D2. I am away at college
    so my internet services have changed, though I am not on wifi. I am wired and the NAT type is open and "all services are available." My friend is wired as well and NAT type is moderate. When I was home, he was still wired and I was on wifi, we would be able
    to connect long enough to start a game and go through enough checkpoints. Every so often he would lag out of the game and be forced to do chapters by himself in order to get the completion achievements. Also, don't know if it matters when I am at home we are
    in the same state (wouldn't describe as local as we are in a big state) and when I'm in college I am across the country. What can we do at this point to connect to each other's hosted games?

    :)
     
    LaBellaJacks, Sep 2, 2017
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  2. Mister Maka
    Mister Maka Guest
    Can't connect with friend for anything

    Hey there!

    To start out, can you clarify what happens when you and your friend try to connect? Is there a particular error code? Any difference if one or the other invites?
     
    Mister Maka, Sep 2, 2017
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  3. Kazihel
    Kazihel Guest
    Can't connect with friend for anything

    I have this same problem, there aren't any error codes. We can connect in parties, but it takes a minute for us to connect. But in games is always says "Game unavailable" or "Host Not Found" Regardless of who invites who. We can only play together if we
    are playing with a third person who is hosting for us and we connect to them. Once in game we don't lag at all
     
    Kazihel, Sep 2, 2017
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  4. Can't connect with friend

    I bet it's something to do with one of ya'lls NAT settings. Check to make sure that NATs are open on both ends, and all should be good.

    Thanks and Happy Gaming!
     
    CrazyUSMarine, Sep 12, 2017
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  5. LaBellaJacks
    LaBellaJacks Guest
    We found this YouTube tutorial that showed my friend how to get his NAT type to be open. Both mine and his have been open before and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Regardless it ends up being a 20 minute process just to get one game going and
    then it crashes on us. This is now happening in several games, including Dead By Daylight. I have been able to connect to other gamers, they can connect to me. He can do the same. As long as someone else hosts, my friend and i can both join and play together
    but depending on a third party is getting so annoying. What can we do?
     
    LaBellaJacks, Oct 1, 2017
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  6. If your friend is trying to host the game that might be the issue you should try to host the game your self. If that doesn't work I will leave a link for you to share with your friend. It will show you how to change your NAT type.

    Here is a link to the video:

    Hope this helps, Happy Gaming!!!
     
    Castellus Zemi, Nov 2, 2018
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  7. Mister Fitzer Win User

    Can't connect to friends

    Please take a look at
    this post
    , and then answer those questions in your thread. We'll need as much info as possible to troubleshoot your issue. Thanks!
  8. inapickle36 Win User

    Can't connect to a friend

    I'm having the same problem also. My neighbor and I can't play together in a party unless we have another friend host the party and invite us both. Doesn't matter what game we are playing. We can send messages. I have a wireless connection through Comcast
    and he has a connection through DirectTv. Both use different routers.
  9. Castellus Zemi Win User

    Can't connect with friend

    If your friend is trying to host the game that might be the issue you should try to host the game your self. If that doesn't work I will leave a link for you to share with your friend. It will show you how to change your NAT type.

    Here is a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOEZUFeO-PA&t=2s

    Hope this helps, Happy Gaming!!!
  10. CrazyUSMarine Win User

    Can't connect with friend

    I bet it's something to do with one of ya'lls NAT settings. Check to make sure that NATs are open on both ends, and all should be good.

    Thanks and Happy Gaming!
  11. Mister Beep Win User

    Can't connect to a friend

    Hey there,

    Let's focus on getting your NAT from moderate to 'Open' first. Let's start by following the steps on our

    Xbox One NAT Solution
    . For port forwarding, a good website to check out is
    PortForward.com
    , which should have your network equipment on that page and will help guide you to which settings you need to interact with for your router/gateway. Additionally, could you post back with the following information so we can take a look as
    well?

    • ISP:
    • Region:
    • Modem brand & model:
    • Router brand & model:
    • Any error codes you have run into:

    Let us know if those steps help!
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