Connection Error
Riot Games League of Legends
Severity: ModerateWhat it means
Connection Error means League of Legends cannot connect to the game server or Riot's login servers.
This can be a Riot server issue, a local network problem, or a firewall blocking the connection.
Check Riot's server status and restart the client.
Affected Models
- PC (Windows)
- Mac
Common Causes
- Riot Games servers are down or under maintenance
- Your internet connection dropped or is unstable
- Firewall or antivirus blocking League of Legends
- DNS resolution failure
- ISP routing issue to Riot's servers
How to Fix It
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Check Riot Games server status.
Visit status.riotgames.com to see if there are known issues.
If servers are down, wait for Riot to fix it. -
Restart the League client completely.
Use Task Manager to close all Riot and League processes, then reopen the client.
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Restart your router.
A fresh network connection clears many routing issues.
Unplug for 30 seconds, then reconnect. -
Allow League of Legends through your firewall.
Make sure LeagueClient.exe and League of Legends.exe are both allowed through your firewall.
Also check your antivirus software.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a connection error count as leaving a game?
If you disconnect during a match and cannot reconnect, it counts as a leave.
You may receive a LeaverBuster penalty depending on how often it happens.
Should I use the Hextech Repair Tool?
Yes, if connection errors happen frequently.
The Hextech Repair Tool can fix corrupted files and reset network settings for League.