minecraft stuck on connecting to server

Finally, it would be better to contact support directly in case they do not solve the problem. Here in the forum there are many experts who can give you other solutions. In my case, I have no idea how to help you because I thought that with those solutions it could be possible. Solve.

Anyway, I wish you good luck! Contact support and let me know if they gave you a solution.

i tried all three of these and none of them fixed the problem any other ideas?

Hi Alex C! I hope you are well, delighted to be able to offer you my help!

It sounds like you've tried some basic solutions, and I'm sorry you're going through this situation. You could try updating your graphics drivers and making sure you have enough RAM allocated to Minecraft in the launcher settings. You could also try running Minecraft in compatibility mode or as administrator.

The steps to solve the problem are as follows:

1. Update graphics drivers:

- Identify the model of your graphics card.
- Visit the graphics card manufacturer's website.
- Look for the downloads or drivers section.
- Download and install the latest version of the driver for your graphics card model.

2. Make sure you have enough RAM allocated to Minecraft:

- Open the Minecraft launcher.
- Click "Installations" at the top.
- Click on the Minecraft installation you are using.
- Click on "More options".
- In the "JVM Arguments" field, look for "-Xmx" followed by a number and increase that number to allocate more RAM to Minecraft.

3. Run Minecraft in compatibility mode or as administrator:

- Right click on the Minecraft shortcut or executable file.
- Select "Properties".
- Go to the "Compatibility" tab.
- Check the "Run this program in compatibility mode" box and select an older version of Windows.
- You can also check the "Run this program as administrator" box.

Let me know if these solutions were useful for you, in case the problem persists it is better to contact support directly.

Best regards,
Daniel.

OK, It says
Internet connection: Connected

Xbox Live services: Up and running

Xbox Multiplayer: (Nothing)

NAT type: Open
Server connectivity: Connected

Performance: (Nothing)

Latency: 36ms

Packet loss: 0%

Also I tried signing in with my other minecraft account on the launcher and it signs in straight away. Only with my other account it gets stuck in a loop with the password

Hello ERROR 008,



Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

There are many reasons for not being able to connect to any server in Minecraft. Here are some of the common reasons and their solutions so that you can troubleshoot and solve the problem step by step:



1. Check if the Minecraft version and the server version match

Make sure that the server you are trying to connect to is compatible with your version of Minecraft. If you are playing Minecraft Java Edition and the server you are trying to connect to is Bedrock Edition (or vice versa), you will not be able to connect.

Solution:

Make sure you are using the correct version of Minecraft (Java or Bedrock) to connect to the appropriate type of server.

You can check the server's official website or introduction page for information on the versions supported by the server.



2. Make sure your internet connection is working

Minecraft may not be able to connect to the server due to network problems. When the network is unstable, too slow, or malfunctioning, it may prevent you from connecting to the server.

Solution:

Make sure your device is connected to a stable network (use a wired connection or make sure the Wi-Fi signal is good).

You can try opening other apps or websites to test the network connection and make sure there are no network interruptions or delays.



3. Check Minecraft's Firewall or Network Settings

If you are using a firewall or certain network security software, it may be preventing Minecraft from establishing a connection with the server. You can check your firewall settings to see if there are rules that prevent Minecraft from connecting.

Solution:

Open your firewall settings and make sure that Minecraft or Minecraft Launcher is allowed to connect to the Internet through the firewall.

Make sure that no other internet security software is blocking Minecraft connections.

You can also contact the support staff of the corresponding game to find out why.



Best regards

|Microsoft Community Support Specialist