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TeamViewer Database Error: 5 Ways to Fix Sign In Issues
The error commonly arises due to server downtime
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Published onOctober 9, 2024
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When you try to sign in to TeamViewer or configure theGrant Easy Accesssetting, it often results in aDatabase error. The message reads,Database error. Please try again laterorAuthorization failed – ResponseCode: UnspecifiedError – ErrorMessage: Database error.
The TeamViewerDatabase errorin Windows and Linux arises due to server issues, network problems, a misconfigured DNS address, or third-party apps triggering conflicts.
Recently, onOctober 8, 2024, thousands worldwide reported theDatabase errorwhile trying to sign in to TeamViewer. Luckily, the issue was resolved in a few hours, indicating a server downtime. But that’s not always the case!
How can I fix the Database error on TeamViewer?
1. Check the TeamViewer’s server status
Your primary approach when faced withDatabase erroror any other sign-in issues on TeamViewer should be to check the server status. This can be verified usingTeamViewer’s official status page.
If any of the services are down, wait for TeamViewer to resolve the problem. It typically takes a few hours at the maximum.
Also, if the outage is not yet reflected on the official website, check a third-party monitoring service likeDowndetector, which reports such issues in real-time.
2. Whitelist TeamViewer in Windows Firewall
Often, whenWindows Firewall is blocking an app or port, TeamViewer won’t be able to connect to its servers, and you must manually whitelist it to fix theDatabase error.
3. Reset the network settings
4. Reinstall TeamViewer
If a quick uninstall didn’t fix Teamviewer’sDatabase error, I recommend using atop-rated uninstaller softwareto delete all leftover files, including cache and Registry entries, which often turn out to be the reason for such issues.
5. Contact TeamViewer support
When nothing else works, the last option is tocontact TeamViewer support. You can share your problems through both online chat or give the support team a call.
Mention all the relevant details concerning the TeamViewerDatabase error, i.e., the time it started and the functionalities affected, and then wait for a resolution.
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If you know of more fixes for the error, share them with our readers in the comments section below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
