How to Fix the “Connection Timed Out” Error on a Minecraft Server

Hello HolyHosting community! 🌟

Today we’re tackling a problem we’ve all faced at some point: the “Connection Timed Out” error on Minecraft servers! 😱

How to Fix the “Connection Timed Out” Error ⏰

Direct Connection:

Log in to your HolyHosting server panel and click on your server.
Locate the IP Address and/or Subdomain section.
Copy the address and open Minecraft. Go to Multiplayer.
Click Direct Connect and paste the address into the Server Address field. Try both addresses.

⚠️ Common Issue ⚠️: Sometimes the copied address may contain extra spaces. Make sure to copy it correctly.

Restarting Your Minecraft Server

Go to your server panel and select your server.
Click Restart and wait for it to fully load. Confirm it’s fully loaded by looking for the “Full Startup” message in the console.
Once loaded, join the server.

⚠️ Common Issue ⚠️: Some players forget to confirm the server has fully started before trying to join. Patience! 😉

Solutions with Mods

Forge 1.8 – 1.16.5 ⚙️

Download the RandomPatches mod for Forge and make sure the version matches your server.
Install the mod on your server via the HolyHosting panel.
Restart the server and wait for it to load completely.
Upload the same mod to the local mods folder of your launcher.

⚠️ Common Issue ⚠️: Ensure the mod versions on both the server and your launcher match exactly. Otherwise, chaos will ensue! 😵

Fabric 1.15.2 – 1.16.5 ⚙️

Go to the RandomPatches download page for Fabric and download the version matching your server.
Install the mod on your server via the panel.
Start the server and wait for it to finish loading.
Upload the same mod to your local Fabric mods folder.

⚠️ Common Issue ⚠️: Don’t forget to install the mod on both the server and your launcher. Two steps you cannot skip! 🚀

Conclusion

We hope this guide has been helpful! 🚀 Remember, don’t hesitate to ask questions on the HolyHosting Discord or contact our support team.

Stuffy @ HolyHosting

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