Connection problems

Read timed out / connection problems while downloading

What the log looks like

java\.net\.sockettimeoutexception
read timed out
java\.net\.unknownhostexception
java\.net\.connectexception

How to fix it

  1. The launcher or loader could not reach the file server
  2. Check the connection, a VPN or a firewall before blaming the mods
SeverityBreaks something
CategoryConnection problems

Check your own log

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