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How do you fix the Bad Gateway Error in Escape From Tarkov?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

The 502 Bad Gateway error is an HTTP status code that means that one server on the internet received an invalid response from another server. The 502 Bad Gateway error can be customized by each website. For example, some sites might show a 502 Bad Gateway error message when DNS lookup fails. Some might show 502 Bad Gateway messages when they're experiencing higher than normal traffic.

Bad gateway errors are often caused by issues between servers on the internet, meaning that the problem is not with your computer or internet connection. However, there are a few things you can do to try and fix the problem.

Restart your computer and router. This might sound like a silly thing to do, but sometimes restarting your devices can fix bad gateway errors.

Clear your browser's cache and cookies. If the 502 Bad Gateway error is being caused by a problem with your browser, clearing your cache and cookies might be all you need to do to fix the problem.

Check your browser's proxy settings. If you're using a proxy server, make sure that the proxy server is configured correctly.

Try using a different browser. If the 502 Bad Gateway error is being caused by a problem with your browser, using a different browser might be all you need to do to fix the problem.

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1. Check your internet connection

  • First, open your internet browser and type “tarkov” in the address bar.
  • Next, click on the “Tarkov” icon that appears on the top right corner of the screen.
  • On the Tarkov main screen, locate the “Connection Status” section.
  • If the “Connection Status” section shows that the connection to the Tarkov servers is failing, then follow these steps to fix the problem:
  • First, check to see if you are using an unstable or unsecure network connection. If you are using an unstable or unsecure network connection, then you may need to switch to a better connection.
  • Second, make sure that your computer is connected to the Tarkov servers directly. If you are using a cable or DSL connection, then make sure that the cable or DSL is plugged into the computer and into the Tarkov servers.
  • Third, make sure that your computer is connected to the internet through a stable and secure network connection.
  • Fourth, make sure that your computer is using the latest version of the Tarkov client. If you are using an older version of the Tarkov client, then you may need to update the Tarkov client.
  • Fifth, make sure that you are using the correct port number for your computer. If you are using a different port number for your computer than the port number that is specified in the “Connection Status” section, then you may need to change the port number.
  • Sixth, make sure that you are using the correct server address. If you are using a different server address than the server address that is specified in the “Connection Status” section, then you may need to change the server address.

2. Check the status of the game servers

To check the status of the game servers, players need to open the "Game Server Status" window in the "Multiplayer" section of the main menu. This window will show the status of the game servers, including the number of players connected to them, the state of the game, and the estimated time it will take to start up the next round. If the game server is not functioning properly, players can try to restart it by clicking the "Restart Game Server" button. If that does not work, players can try connecting to another game server to see if that is the problem.

3. Clear your browser cache

  1. In your web browser, go to the "Tools" menu and select "Internet Options."
  2. On the "General" tab, select "Clear browsing data."
  3. In the "History" section, select "Clear recent history."
  4. Click "Clear."
  5. Restart your computer.

4. Try restarting your browser

  1. Open your browser and navigate to the address bar.
  2. Type "http://" and then the address of the website you are trying to access.
  3. Press Enter.
  4. Click on the "Restart" button.
  5. If the website is still not working, try restarting your computer.

If the answers above didn't work then you should also try:

  1. Try accessing the game from a different browser
  2. Check for browser updates
  3. Check for game updates
  4. Try accessing the game from a different computer
  5. Contact the game support team