The Essential Mod pack is one of these mods, made to make Minecraft more enjoyable.
Like any software, it may encounter errors that can hinder the gaming experience.
The error ‘No Candidate Pair Selected’ is a common problem faced by Essential Mod users.
The full error message reads: “Failed to connect to the server No candidate pair selected”
In this article, we will explore the potential causes of this error and explore effective solutions to fix it.
What Causes “No Candidate Pair Selected” On Essential Mod?
Getting the “No Candidate Pair Selected” error in Minecraft when using the Essential mod can be super annoying.
But there are reasons for it. Sometimes, the mod itself has problems that make your game crash or not work right.
Another thing is that the Essential mod might not be friends with the newest Minecraft version.
Minecraft gets updates, and mods need to keep up. If they don’t, they can cause problems and make that error show up.
We have identified several workarounds that could potentially resolve the issue.
However, if none of these workarounds work, it is advisable to seek further assistance by reaching out to the support team.
How To Fix “No Candidate Pair Selected” On Essential Mod?
To resolve this issue, check for Essential Mod updates, clear the cache and data of the Essential Mod, uninstall and reinstall the Essential Mod, and contact Essential Mod Support if needed.
We have discussed the fixes in greater detail below.
1. Check For Essential Mod Updates
To prevent problems with “No Candidate Pair Selected” on Essential mod, make sure you have the latest version by visiting the official Essential website and checking for updates regularly.
If the newest update for the Essential mod isn’t out yet, it’s best to be patient and wait for it to be released.
2. Clear Cache And Data Of The Essential Mod
Sometimes, the cache and data stored in the Essential mod application can become corrupted, leading to issues like friends not showing up.
Try clearing the cache and data, and then check if the issue of “No candidate pair selected” has been resolved.
To clear the Essential mod cache on your device, follow these steps:
- Close the Essential mod completely.
- Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
- Type “%localappdata%” (without quotes) in the Run dialog box and press Enter. This will open the Local AppData folder.
- Locate and open the “Essential mod” folder.
- Inside the Essential mod folder, you should see a “cache” folder. Right-click on the cache folder and select “Delete” from the context menu.
- Confirm the deletion when prompted.
- Once the cache folder is deleted, you can restart the Essential mod client.
3. Uninstall And Reinstall The Essential Mod
If nothing else has fixed the issue, try uninstalling Essential Mod from your device and then reinstall it.
After reinstalling the Essential Mod check if the issue of the casual mode not working has resolved or not has been resolved or not.
Here are the steps to uninstall and reinstall Essential Mod:
- Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings menu.
- Go to Apps or Apps & features in the Settings menu.
- In the search bar, type Essential Mod to locate the Essential Mod application.
- Once you find Essential Mod in the list, click on it to select it.
- Click on the three dots (or More options) button, usually located next to the app’s name.
- From the dropdown menu, choose Uninstall to remove Essential Mod from your PC.
- Download the Essential Mod installation file from the official website.
- Once the download is complete, locate the file and run it to install Essential Mod on your PC.
5. Contact Essential Mod Support
If you’re still having trouble with the Essential mod “No Candidate Pair Selected” it’s a good idea to contact the Essential support team for help.
They have the knowledge to figure out what’s going wrong and can give you advice or solutions to fix the crashing or non-working problem.