There is a recurring bug with the Epic Games store which shows that players cannot log in due to a Socket Open error. In this guide, we will see how to fix that in Epic Game.
Fix Epic Games Store Socket Open Error
Mostly this error pops up if there is something wrong with the game client, but a small percentage of the time it could be an issue from your end as well. Here we will see how to solve the Socket Open error in Epic Games.
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First and foremost, you should check the server status to know if the store is under maintenance or not. Usually, this could be the case when there is a Socket Open error. If the issue is not with the server, then there are a few more steps you can try to get the Epic Games store to work again.
- Check your network connectivity: You can try to restart your router, swap to another network, or use your Mobile Hotspot or Ethernet cable to get a stable connection.
- Clear Local Apps: Open the Run command and type in %localappdata%. Find the Saves folder and delete it, then launch the Epic Games store.
- Enable/Disable VPN: you can try to toggle between enabling and disabling the VPN service to see if it helps
- Disable Firewall/ Antivirus: Sometimes the firewall or antivirus can block certain applications. If you feel like this is the case, you can disable them or whitelist them before using the Epic store.
- Change DNS: changing the DNS address can help fix some of the issues of logging into accounts. You can try to swap for an Open DNS to see if it helps.
- Create Shortcut: doing this step won’t require you to use the Epic store to play the game. Create a shortcut .exe file of the game you wish to play, then right-click on it and select properties. In the target line, add the command “ -EpicPortal” (without quotes but with space) towards the end.
- Run as Admin: Find the Epic store.exe file, right-click on it, and run it as admin. This might help solve the Socket Open error.
These are just some ways to fix the Socket Open error in the Epic Game store. If all else fails, you can try to restart your system, or try again at a later time. If you are still facing this issue persistently, you can contact the support team to raise the issue.
That’s all there is to know about the Epic Games Socket Open error. If you like this guide you can check out our other guides as well.