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Dota 2 Packet Loss: How to Fix it? [Simplified]
Learn how to get rid of Dota 2 packet loss
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Updated onOctober 3, 2024
updated onOctober 3, 2024
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Packet loss in Dota 2 is no different than with other services. Certain packets that you and the server send to each other never make it to the destination. In turn, you experience horrible lagging, rubberbanding, and possibly timeouts.
There are quite a lot of factors that can cause packet loss in Dota 2 including overloaded servers, outdated software, an unstable connection, or ISP throttling.
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How do I fix packet loss in Dota 2?
1. Use a VPN
Private Internet Access is a great VPN service from Kape Technologies that can help you reduce packet loss. However, for it to work, your ISP must be the cause of your packet leaks.
If the issue is on your side or if the game server itself triggers the loss of packets, using a VPN won’t do much good. In fact, it can even complicate things by choosing a longer route between you and the Dota 2 server.
Just to be on the safe side, run a packet loss test before you turn to VPNs. You can do so easily by pinging google.com and checking if there’s any high ping issue. If everything seems to be alright, the Dota 2 server might be the culprit.
2. Troubleshoot your connection and isolate the issue
3. Refresh server with console commands
Themadfrom the command corresponds to the server in Madrid. If you are closer to another location, you can use the code from a different Dota 2 server location.
Here are all the locations available:
Note that while this will decrease packet loss, it may increase ping. So using VPN is still the best solution.
If you paid attention to our guide, you probably know that packet loss can occur in 4 different locations:
Thus, depending on the location of the packet leak, there are different actions you can take to alleviate the problem. Namely:
Packet loss often solves by itself, but sometimes it doesn’t
With these solutions, you should be able to fix packet loss in/out Dota 2.
All things considered, it’s worth noting that packet loss doesn’t have an exact cause most of the time. Additionally, it can occur randomly and disappear just as easily, without you even noticing.
However, sometimes there might be an underlying issue, and leaving it like that won’t do you any better. Thus, you might want to try the fixes we’ve suggested and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you think you can’t handle it.
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Vlad Constantinescu
Vlad might have a degree in Animal Husbandry and Livestock Management, but he’s currently rocking anything software related, ranging from testing programs to writing in-depth reviews about them.
He spent 3-4 years as a software editor at Softpedia and another year as a VPN specialist before he landed his current job as an author at Windows Report.
In his free time, Vlad enjoys playing guitar, doing jigsaw puzzles, researching cybersecurity, and even having a good read on rainy days.
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