Are you a War Thunder player encountering the frustrating “Connection Error 80130182: The authorization server is unavailable” message? You’re not alone.
Many players have faced this issue, disrupting their gaming experience.
In this guide, we’ll delve into the common causes of this error and provide a comprehensive set of solutions to help you resolve it.
How To Fix War Thunder Connection Error 80130182 The Authorization Server Is Unavailable?
To fix War Thunder Connection Error 80130182, you can check for planned technical works, verify login and reset Internet Explorer settings, and disable firewall and antivirus. Moreover, you may also configure ESET NOD32 protocol filtering and clear the DNS resolver cache.
Below is a detailed explanation of all the above-mentioned fixes:
1. Check For Planned Technical Works
Visit the news section of the official War Thunder website to verify if any planned technical works or maintenance are scheduled.
If there are any ongoing technical works, it could be the cause of the authorization server being unavailable.
2. Verify Login And Reset Internet Explorer Settings
Attempt to sign in to the Gaijin store using your War Thunder account credentials.
If you encounter issues signing in, ensure that you are using the correct login and password combination for your War Thunder account.
Additionally, reset Internet Explorer settings by following the below steps:
- Close all open windows and programs.
- Open Internet Explorer, and select Tools > Internet options.
- Select the Advanced tab.
- In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, select Reset.
- In the box, Are you sure you want to reset all Internet Explorer settings?, select Reset.
- When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, select Close, and then select OK. Restart your PC to apply changes.
Windows utilizes Internet Explorer settings by default, and incorrect settings may block access to the authorization server. After resetting the Internet Explorer settings, attempt to log in to the game again.
3. Disable Firewall And Antivirus
Temporarily disable your firewall and antivirus software to check if they are causing the connection error. To do the same, follow these steps:
Disabling Firewall:
- On Windows, go to the Control Panel and select “System and Security.”
- Click on “Windows Defender Firewall.”
- On the left-hand side, click on “Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.”
- Select “Turn off Windows Defender Firewall” for both private and public network settings.
- Click “OK” to confirm the changes.
Disabling Antivirus Software:
- Look for the antivirus software’s icon in the system tray (usually located in the bottom right corner of the screen).
- Right-click on the icon to open the antivirus program.
- Navigate to the settings or preferences section of the antivirus software.
- Look for an option to disable real-time protection or the entire antivirus software.
- Follow the prompts to confirm and apply the changes.
If the error is resolved after disabling these security measures, consider adding exceptions for War Thunder in your firewall and antivirus settings.
4. Configure ESET NOD32 Protocol Filtering
If you are using ESET NOD32, follow these steps to configure the protocol filtering settings:
- Open ESET Smart Security.
- Press the F5 key to display the Advanced Setup window.
- Navigate to “Web and email” and select “Protocol filtering.”
- Under “Included applications,” tick off “\games\WarThunder\launcher.exe” and “\games\WarThunder\aces.exe” to include them in the allowed applications list.
- Click “OK” to confirm the changes.
- Run the game to see if the connection error persists.
By following these steps, you can configure ESET NOD32’s protocol filtering to ensure that War Thunder is allowed to communicate over the network, potentially resolving the connection error.
5. Clear DNS Resolver Cache
If none of the previous options helped, you can try clearing the DNS resolver cache by following these steps:
- Run the command line as an administrator.
- Click Start -> Run, type “cmd,” and press Enter. (For Vista and 7, simply type “cmd” in the Search box in the Start menu.)
- After the command prompt opens, type “ipconfig /flushdns” after the “C:\Documents and Settings\username>” line, and press Enter.
- This action clears the DNS resolver cache.
- Restart your computer to ensure that the changes take effect.
6. Contact War Thunder Support
If the error persists after attempting the above steps, reach out to War Thunder support for further assistance.
Provide them with detailed information about the error, including any troubleshooting steps you’ve already taken.