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Fix Socket Open Error on Epic Games & Connect in 2 Steps
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you love to play online games on theEpic Games launcher, you may often experience the open socket error. This prevents you from logging in to the launcher.
While it mainly occurs with the Fortnite game, it can occasionally happen with other Epic games. For more such login errors and solutions, you can refer to our detailed guide on somequick fixes for your Epic Games login woes.
What is a socket open error Epic Games?
A socket helps to create a two-way communication bridge between two programs running on the network.
An FTP server responds to the socket when a client makes a connection request on the server’s machine and port.
If the server accepts the connection request, the client can then communicate with the server once the connection is successfully accepted on his end. However, a socket error can occur if there is no response from either the client’s end or the server.
What would cause a socket error?
Socket errors can be brought on by various factors, but let’s see what are the main triggers:
Now that we know what the main reasons for this problem are, let’s start troubleshooting and fixing it.
How do you fix an open socket error?
1. Check the Epic Games server status
2. Run Epic Games as an administrator
This method helps you skipUAC(User Access Control)to bypass the feature sets’ restrictions and eliminate theSorry there was a socket open errorin the Epic Games launcher.
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Go to the desktop and right-click theEpic Gameslauncher shortcut to selectRun.
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Alternatively, you can pressWindows, typeEpic Gamesinside the search box, and selectRun as administratorunder the result on the right side.
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Now check if you can log in and launch theFornitegame.
How do I allow Epic Games through the Firewall?
If the Epic Games servers are up and running, the Firewall could be blocking the launcher, and you cannot log in.
In this case, follow the below instructions to add it to the exceptions list and allow Epic Games through the Firewall:
You can alsouninstall and reinstall the Epic Games launcherto check if this helps fix the issue. However, if youcan’t uninstall Epic Games Launcher, try the simple steps in our detailed guide.
If you found a workaround for the open socket error, let us know in the comments box below. Thanks for reading!
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Madhuparna Roy
A diploma holder in computers and with a keen interest in technology, Madhuparna is passionate about writing How-to guides and helping people solve the most intricate Windows issues.
It all started with the evolution of mobile phones and Google, and that has now settled with Windows.
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