Minecraft is an open-world video game that allows players to explore and create their own virtual world. However, encountering connection errors while playing can be frustrating. One such error that players may face is the "connection reset" error in Minecraft. This error occurs when there is a problem with the internet connection, causing the server to reset the connection. This can lead to players losing progress or getting disconnected from the game entirely. This article will explore some of the most common causes of this error and provide solutions to help players fix it.

Verify the Minecraft Server Status

Ensure that the server you are trying to join is running properly. To do so, navigate to this page, where you can verify the server status, player count, and Minecraft version running on the server.

Test your Internet Connection Speed & Latency

If the server is up and running, the issue might be related to your network connection. Make sure to test your connection by visiting Speedtest.net. A normal Up & Download speed, without interruption, is vital for a stable gaming experience. Especially your Ping should remain below 100ms. Account for any VPN service that could be running on your system. Or turn off your VPN while in-game.

Connection Improvement Tips

Use an ethernet cable to ensure the best possible connection. If you have to use a Wifi connection, then restart your router or modem if you haven't done this in a while, and reduce the number of devices connected to the same network.

Test your internet connection’s average up and download speed

End Network-Intensive Processes

Open up your Task Manager by searching for it in your start menu search. In the Performance tab, click on Open Resource Monitor.

Task Manager > Performance > Open Resource Monitor

In the Network tab, open the Processes with network activity, and after a few seconds, you will see every process using your network connection. This might be your browser running in the background, Steam or a download bottlenecking your connection. We suggest you only end the processes you know won't break your operating system.

Resource Monitor > Network > Processes with Network Activity

Command Prompt

Open up your Command Prompt, by searching for CMD and hitting enter. Use the following commands:

ping google.com

This command will check your latency and packet loss to google's servers. If your ping is higher than 100ms, or if you encounter any packet loss, you should make a few changes to your connection and follow the subsequent tweaks.

ipconfig /flushdns

This will flush and reset the content of your DNS resolver cache. Using this command can fix the connection reset error for Minecraft on your PC. Verify your connection to your ISP and make sure that you are using a decent data plan. You can troubleshoot this step by switching your connection to your personal hotspot.

Change the DNS Server Address

Change your DNS server address in case the problem is still caused by your network connection. Open your Control Panel by searching for it in your start menu search. View by: Category, and click on Network and Internet.

Click on Network and Sharing Centre, and select your connection.

Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Centre

This will open up this window containing general information about your connection. Navigate to Properties, and lastly, double-click the Internet Protocol Version 4. Select to Use the following DNS server addresses option. As your Preferred DNS server, use: 8.8.8.8 and as you Alternate DNS server, use: 8.8.4.4. This will for a lot of users fix the connection reset error for Minecraft, as these are the official public DNS server addresses from Google, which are safe to use.

Update your Network Adapter Driver

We suggest updating your Network Adapter’s driver to troubleshoot network-related problems further. To do so, search for Device Manager in your start menu search to open it up. Expand your Network Adapters, right-click the one you are using, and select Update Driver. Finally, click on Search automatically for drivers. This will take a second to download and install the latest Network Adapter driver.

Device Manager > Network Adapters > Update Driver

Update Windows Operating System

Make sure that your Windows 11 version is up to date. Search for Update to open up your Check for Updates system settings window. Your settings will open up. Click on Check for Updates, Download or Install Now, and restart your PC after making all of these changes to your OS.

End Resource-Intensive Tasks

If you still get the connection reset error, you most likely have software running on your system that hinders you from playing Minecraft. To fix this, I suggest ending processes in your Task Manager of recently installed programs that can change your files or use up your available resources, such as OBS, Shadowplay, CCleaner or Adobe applications, to troubleshoot which program is causing the issue.