Genshin Impact Connection Timed Out Error Code 4206: How To Fix

In our Genshin Impact connection timed out error code 4206 how to fix guide, we share some pre-checks and working troubleshooting steps that will help you get rid of the connection time-out issue. Since Genshin Impact is a live-service title, it is always prone to server-related issues like the "Connection Timed Out Error Code 4206." The error arises when the game client is not able to connect with the game servers. Keeping that in mind, we have prepared a handy guide on how to fix Genshin Impact Connection Timed Out Error Code 4206 which you will find below. 

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Genshin Impact Connection Timed Out Error Code 4206: How To Fix

There are a few different troubleshooting steps that you can try to get rid of that infuriating Connection Timed Out issue in Genshin Impact that sometimes throws error code 4206. But before that, there are some pre-checks that you must do.

Check Internet Connection

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Due to a bad internet connection, sometimes when you try to log into Genshin Impact you get the Connection Timed Out error. You'll find yourself on the login screen with empty fields to enter your username and password. It is best practice to check whether your connection is active. If the internet connection is fine and everything is working, restart your router and do the second pre-check. 

Check Server Status

As you may know, Genshin Impact players encounter the Connection Time Out Error Code 4206 when the game client is not able to establish a connection with the game servers. Most of the time when players face a Connection Time Out error, it is because the game servers are down. 

So, we recommend you check the Genshin Impact server status by either heading to the game's official Twitter handle or using third-party websites like Downdetector and others. 

If the above two pre-checks are fine and you are still facing the Connection Timed Out Error Code 4206 error while trying to play Genshin Impact, you can try out the below troubleshooting steps. 

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Clear Game Cache

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Depending on the platform, you have to follow different steps to clear the Genshin Impact cache. Mobile players can head to their Settings --> Apps --> Select Genshin Impact and tap on the Clear Cache option. PC players can open the Genshin Impact launcher, click on the Gear icon located in the top right corner and then navigate to the Game Resources option. There, they can clear the Cache. 

PlayStation users can turn off the console, unplug the power cable and then start the console after a few minutes. Doing so will clear the Cache for all games and apps on the PlayStation, including Genshin Impact. 

Verify File Integrity

Similar to before, depending on the platform, you must verify the game file integrity or re-download Genshin Impact to make sure there is nothing wrong with the downloaded game files. 

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You can open Genshin Impact, and go to Paimon's Menu --> Settings --> Resources --> Start Verification to verify the game file integrity. Or, you can simply redownload the game.

Reset Network Settings 

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Another option is to reset your network settings. On PC, you can go to Network and Internet settings --> Advanced Network Settings --> Network Reset --> Reset Now. Also, make sure you are not using any proxy or other such things. 

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Make Sure Your Firewall is Not Blocking Genshin Impact

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Normally when you install any game or application, you whitelist them in your firewall. However, the firewall can block the application from making a connection to the game servers. In that case, you can manually whitelist Genshin Impact or any other apps using the following steps - 

Go to Control Panel --> System Security -->Windows Defender Firewall --> Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall --> Change settings -->Allow another app --> Select Genshin Impact --> Add. 

That is it! This concludes our guide on how to fix Genshin Impact Connection Timed Out Error Code 4206.

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