How To Fix the ‘The Authentication Servers Are Currently Not Reachable’ Error on a Minecraft Server

1. Open the ‘View Network Connections’ Window

'View network connections' window outlined with arrow

1.1. Right-Click on the Wi-Fi Network You Are Connected

Steps to open the properties menu of the selected connection

1.2 Select the ‘Properties’ Button


2. Open the Properties of the ‘Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPv4)’


2.1. Enter New DNS Addresses

Changing DNS addresses can improve internet connection speed and stability, enhancing page loading and preventing restrictions or blocks.

In ‘Preferred DNS’ enter the values: 8.8.8.8

In ‘Alternate DNS’ enter the values: 8.8.4.4

New DNS values ​​(TCP/IPv4)

3. Open ‘CMD’ As Administrator

Button to open CMD as administrator

3.1. Enter the command ipconfig /flushdns

This command will allow you to clear your PC’s DNS resolver cache, which removes old or corrupt IP address and domain name information to force the system to fetch updated data.

'ipconfig flushdns' command in the command prompt

4. Restart Your PC

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