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CSGO Can’t Connect to Official Servers: How to Reach Them
Verify the game files' integrity to resolve this issue
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Updated onOctober 3, 2024
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According to many, CSGO can’t connect to official servers and this makes the game unplayable, so let’s see if there’s a way to fix this major problem.
Why is CS:GO stuck on connecting to server?
Networking issues on your end are a common problem, but sometimes there are server-side issues that can cause this.
How do I fix unable to connect to server on CSGO?
1. Check if Counter Strike servers are down
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2. Verify the integrity of the game’s cache
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ClickLibraryat the top of Steam’s window.
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Right-click Counter Strike: Global Offensive to selectProperties.
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Select theLocal Filestab shown directly below.
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Click theVerify Integrity of Game Filesoption.
How do you fix a stuck CS:GO load? Steam’sVerify Integrityoption can often resolve Counter-Strike server errors.
3. Try another game server
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4. Turn off Windows Defender Firewall
CS: GO server errors can be due toWindows Defender Firewallblocking the game connecting with the server.
If CSGO can’t connect to official servers, you might want to temporarily turn off Windows Defender and check if the issue gets resolved by doing so.
5. Turn off third-party antivirus utilities
Keep in mind that these steps can be different depending on the antivirus that you use.
6. Repair Steam service
7. Switch to the Google DNS server
Those are some of the more likely fixes forCounter-Strikenot connecting to servererrors. In addition, tryremoving superfluous third-party programs from Windows startup.
By following these steps you should be able to fix any Counter Strike-related issues and play uninterrupted again.
Let us know which of the methods you used by leaving us a message in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Counter-Strike: Global Offensive,Steam Guides
Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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