When you boot COD Vanguard, you will come across the screen that reads Connecting to online services, then, the game will fetch your profile and you can continue playing, but a lot of players are reporting being stuck at the screen or it’s taking the game too long to load. If this is the first time you are launching the game, don’t worry allow the process to complete as it’s expected. But, if the issue occurs every time you boot the game, there may be some other underlying reason behind it. Keep reading and we will show you how to fix Call of Duty Vanguard stuck on connecting to online services.
How to Fix COD Vanguard Stuck on Connecting to Online Services
While the Connecting to Online Services screen should not last for a few seconds, if you are stuck at this screen, it could be because of your DNS servers. Your current DNS servers are greatly responsible for your connection to all kinds of servers including the COD servers. It’s recommended that you set your DNS servers to Google, which is free and one of the best for gaming. Follow the guide and we will show you how to set the servers on various devices.
Reboot and Power Cycle the Console
The first solution you should try is to simply reboot the device and check if the problem still occurs. If this is the first time you are launching the game, allow it to take its time as it’s normal. If the reboot didn’t work, power cycle the console to remove bad cache that may be preventing connection with the server. To power cycle, shut down the console and remove the power cords. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds. Reconnect the power cords and start the device normally.
Check your Internet Connection
If you are not connected to the internet or the internet connection is not stable, you may encounter the Vanguard Stuck on Connecting to Online Services. Verify that the issue is not with your internet connection.
Update the Game
Another reason, the error can arise is when the client version of the game does not match the server. The fix is quite simple, update the game to the latest version.
Change DNS Servers to Connect to Online Services
Here are the steps you can follow to change DNS servers on PC, PS, and Xbox devices.
- For PlayStation 4
- Open the PlayStation and head to the main Menu and go to Settings
- Select Network Settings > Internet Connection Settings > Custom
- Select LAN for cable and Wi-Fi for Wireless depending on the type of connection you are using
- Next, select Custom and change the IP Address Settings to Automatic; Do not specify for DHCP host name; manual for DNS settings, and enter the primary and secondary DNS – 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 – ; Automatic for MTU settings; and Do not use for Proxy server.
- Save and Restart the PlayStation 4.
- For PS5
- From the Home Screen go to Settings > Network > Settings > Set Up Internet Connection > Set Up Manually > Wi-Fi or LAN > Under DNS Settings > Enter Primary DNS as 8.8.8.8 > Enter Secondary DNS as 8.8.4.4
- Fox Xbox One
- Open Guide by pressing the Xbox button > Settings > All Settings > Network > Advanced Settings > DNS Settings > Manual > Enter Primary DNS as 8.8.8.8 > Enter Secondary DNS as 8.8.4.4
- For Xbox Series X|S
- Go to Configuration > General > Network Configuration > Advanced Settings > DNS Settings > Manual > Enter Primary DNS as 8.8.8.8 > Enter Secondary DNS as 8.8.4.4
- For PC
- Press Windows Key + I to open the Windows Settings
- Select Network & Internet
- Click on Change adapter options
- Select the network and right-click > Properties
- Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties
- Toggle Use the following DNS server addresses and fill the Google DNS 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
- Click Ok.
These are the best solutions you can try at the moment to fix the COD Vanguard Stuck on Connecting to Online Services.
If none of the above solutions worked, the issue may be with the server. If the servers are down or offline, you will get the error message. In most cases, the cause of the issue is a server-side problem, especially when you encounter the issue suddenly while playing the game.
One more thing is to check in your router settings by accessing it via IP address and make sure to see if UpNp is either toggled on or off.