Have you been getting the Rockstar Game Services Are Unavailable Right Now error? It’s a common issue that has been annoying many GTA V players lately. If you’ve experienced this issue, you shouldn’t worry. This guide will show you different ways you can fix this issue.
Method 1: Check the firewall
This is one of the first things that you should try. Check the firewall or antivirus settings and check if it’s blocking the Rockstar connection to the internet. You can try by turning it off and finding out if the Rockstar Game Services are available. In case you’ve identified any issues with the firewall, you can switch to another security solution. It’s recommended that you should use Norton and McAfee as they’re reliable antivirus solutions and work well with most games and programs.
Method 2: Check the network that you’re currently using
The Rockstar Game Services Are Unavailable Right Now issue might occur if the network that you’re connecting to isn’t working properly. There are a couple of things that you can do here –
- Restart your connected network devices (modem and router) and PC
- Try to connect to the internet via your smartphone as a hotspot
- Try to use the network cable for connecting to the internet if you’re on a wireless connection
Method 3: Check the DNS settings
You’re likely using the incorrect DNS settings, which is why you’re seeing the error. Here is the way to fix it –
- Press the Windows and R keys simultaneously on your keyboard to launch the Run dialog
- Type ncpa.cpl and then press Enter on your keyboard
- Right-click the network connection (Wi-Fi for wireless and Ethernet for wired connection) and then select Properties
- Double-click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
- Ensure that “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” are selected and then click OK
- Check if it fixes the error. If it doesn’t, move to step 7
- Select the “Use the following DNS server addresses” and set the server addresses to the Google Public DNS server addresses (8.8.8.8/8.8.4.4)
- Now, click OK and test to see if the issue is fixed
Method 4: Disable the proxy server for the LAN
Incorrect LAN (Local Area Network) settings on your Internet Properties might be another reason you’re getting this error. You can remedy this by –
- Press the Windows + R keys simultaneously on your keyboard and then enter inetcpl.cpl
- Select the Connections tab and then click the LAN settings button
- Now, check Automatically detect settings and then uncheck Use a proxy server for your LAN before clicking OK
