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What is Error Code 4201 and How to Fix It

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Genshin Impact - What is Error Code 4201 and How to Fix It

Error Code 4201 occurs in Genshin Impact when the game encounters a problem connecting with the internet, preventing players from logging in. Find out all ways to fix this bug and restart the game in this guide!

What is Genshin Impact Error Code 4201?

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Error Code 4201 on Mobile and Other Devices

Genshin's Error Code 4201 happens when the game encounters a problem connecting with the internet. This means you have faulty or unstable internet/wi-fi connection.

Players attempting to log in will encounter this error and will be asked to check their network connection before logging in again.

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How Do I Fix Error Code 4201?

All Ways to Fix Error Code 4201

Device Ways to Fix Error Code 4201
For PC Restart your PC and Internet Modem/Router.
For Mobile Go on Airplane Mode before restarting your Internet Modem/Router.
For PlayStation Try to change your DNS server before restarting your Internet Modem/Router.

How to Fix Error 4201 on PC

The most common fix for this error is restarting your Internet Modem or Router to refresh the device's wi-fi connection.

  1. Check if there are any notices on the official website regarding a server maintenance.
  2. Turn your Internet Modem/Router off and on again.
  3. Restart your Personal Computer.
  4. Open Genshin Impact again.

How to Fix Error 4201 on Mobile

Refreshing your phone's internet connection before restarting the game should fix the error, but if this doesn't work, try to change your source of internet connection to a stronger one.

  1. Turn Airplane Mode on and off.
  2. Restart your Internet Modem/Router.
  3. Restart your device.

How to Fix Error 4201 on PlayStation

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You can first try changing your DNS server to fix the error. If this doesn't work, restarting the Internet Modem/Router may help.

If restarting the Internet Modem/Router does not fix the error, it could be a problem with your internet provider itself, and would need checking from their end.

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17 Yashi_wolf Yashi_wolf 7 months

Hi Ive change the internet and its still not letting me go in my game, its been like this for days and I would like to play it, or atleast see whats the real problem.🥺

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