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How to fix ‘Not Connecting’ on GTA 5 Online – Common Issues and Fixes

It may be a quick fix, but it also might just require some patience.
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Bethany Barber
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Published: Jun 7, 2022 02:44 pm

Occasionally, you'll run into an error that prevents you from connecting to your online game. This is always frustrating, but we've got some tips. Here's what to do if you cannot connect to GTA 5 Online.

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Check if your internet is working

If you are experiencing issues connecting to servers in GTA 5 Online, one of the first moves you'll want to make is to check your own internet connection. You can also try restarting your router, just in case. Finally, if these methods do not fix the issue, run a speed test of your internet to see if slow internet speeds could possibly be the issue.

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Try restarting your console or PC

While this doesn't always fix the issue of being unable to connect to GTA 5 Online, it's a method that does not hurt to try. Sometimes, things on your end just need a bit of a reboot. Try restarting your console or PC, then attempt to enter the game once again. This has occasionally remedied the problem for players.

See if GTA 5 Online is down

The final thing you can do if you cannot find a way to play GTA 5 Online is to check if Rockstar is having issues on their end. Try searching on Google or checking sites like Twitter to see if the official accounts for GTA 5 Online or other players are reporting widespread issues. If it turns out there is a server outage, you'll just have to wait until they fix the issue.

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Bethany has been a writer at Pro Game Guides for over two years, but she has been into both gaming and writing for countless years. When not writing helpful guides for fellow gamers, she can be found playing on her PC or Switch, writing short stories, and watching horror movies.
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