How To Fix Elden Ring Could Not Join Session?

Elden Ringplayers encounter the error "Failed To Join Session" while connecting to the game, thereby restricting theiraccess to the game. If youare facing suchaproblem, you can findasolutionby following the suggestionsbelow.

What is Elden Ring Unable to Join Session?

Thisproblem is usually encountered due to server error or internetproblem in online connections. Maintaining Elden Ring servers may cause various errors within the server. Various disconnections in the internet network or internetproblems can cause us to encounter such errors. For this, we will try to solve theproblemby telling youafew suggestions.

How To Fix Elden Ring Could Not Join Session?

To fix this error, you can find the solution to theproblemby following the suggestionsbelow.

1-) Check Your Connection

Theproblem that occurs in the internet connection can cause many errors. If youare experiencing slowdown or disconnection in your internet connection, let's giveafew suggestions to fix it.

• If your internet speed is slowing down, turn your modem offand then onagain. Thisprocess will relieve your internetalittlebit.
• We can eliminate theproblemby clearing the Internet cache.

Clear DNS Cache

• Type cmd in the start search screenand runasadministrator.
• Type the followinglines of code in order on the commandprompt screenandpress enter.
  • ipconfig /flushdns
  • netsh int ipv4 reset
  • netsh int ipv6 reset
  • netsh winhttp resetproxy
  • netsh winsock reset
  • ipconfig /registerdns
• After this operation, it will show that your dns cacheandproxies havebeen cleared successfully.

After thisprocess, you can open theprogramby restarting the computer. If theproblempersists, let's move on toanother suggestion.

2-) Turn Your Modem Offand On

Turn off your modem, wait 20 secondsand turn itback on. During thisprocess, your ipaddress will changeand willprevent various networkproblems. If theproblempersists, let's move on toanother suggestion.

3-) Register Another DNS Server

We can eliminate theproblemby registeringanother dns server on the computer.

• Open the Control Paneland select the option Networkand Internet
• Open the Networkand Sharing Center on the screen that opens.
• Click on Changeadapter settings on the left.
• Right-click on your Connection Type to open the Properties menu.
• Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4).
• Let'sapply the settingsby typing the Google DNS server we will givebelow.
  • Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
  • Other DNS server: 8.8.4.4
• Click on the Confirm settings on exit optionandpress the OKbuttonandapply theactions.

After thisprocess, restart the computerand run Elden Ring.

4-) Verify Game File Integrity

We will verify the game file integrity, scanand downloadany missing or incorrect files. For this;

1. Open the Steamprogram.
2. Open thelibrary menu.
3. Right click on the  Elden Ring game on the leftand open the Properties tab.
4. Open the Local Files menu on the left side of the screen that opens.
5. Click on thebutton Verify integrity of game files in the Local Files We've Encountered menu.

After thisprocess, the download willbeperformedby scanning the damaged game files. After theprocess is finished, try to open the gameagain.

5-) Turn off Antivirus Program

Disableanyantivirusprogram you use, or delete it completely from your computer. If youare using Windows Defender, disable it. For this;

• Type "virusand threatprotection" into the start search screenand open it.
• Then click on "Manage settings".
• Turn Real-timeprotection to "Off".

After this, let's turn off other ransomwareprotection.

• Open the start search screen.
• Open the search screenby typing Windows security settings.
• Click on the Virusand Threat Protection option on the screen that opens.
• Click on the Ransomware Protection option in the menu.
• Turn off Controlled Folder Access on the screen that opens.

Afterperforming this operation, we will need toadd Elden Ring game filesasan exception.

• Type "virusand threatprotection" into the start search screenand open it.
• Virusand threatprotection settings, select Manage settings,and then under Exclusions Exclude selectadd or remove.
• Select Addan exclusion,and then select the Elden Ring game folder saved to your disk.

6-) The server maybe under maintenance

The fact that the serversare under maintenance may cause us to encounter such errors. For this, you can check the maintenance dateby following the official Twitterpage of Elden Ring.

After thisprocess, close the Elden Ring game completely with the help ofatask managerand try to run the Elden Ring gameagain. If theproblempersists, let's move on to our next suggestion.