
Try looking through your router settings for any such option and try it out. Some routers have something known as a 'gaming mode'. Some ISPs block certain ports, so if you still can't open the required ports, contact your ISP to ask them whether it is possible to unblock those ports. Once you have opened the required ports, download their port checker software and test whether the required ports are in fact open. Follow the steps provided to open the required ports. Now, look up the model number of your router and find the corresponding tutorial on.

You can find instructions on how to do that here. Most routers assign dynamic (random) IP addresses every time you reboot your PC, so you need to set an IP address that will remain constant and will allow you to forward ports. Need help finding such an option in your virus protection software? Ask and we may be able to help.ĪoE3 requires certain ports to be open on a router for you to be able to play the game online. Open your virus protection software and navigate through the settings to find the option to unblock any of AoE3/TWC/TAD if they aren't already. Virus checkers are pesky things that often prevent programs from connecting to the internet properly, or at all, until you create an exception rule for those programs.

When you have 'found' each other in the search (you'll see a '?' come up for a 2nd player), close down QS and re-host your game.

Both players experiencing connection problems need to go into QS and search for a 4v4 with TWC enabled.

I imagine that many people have never done so with their router, and often you need to do so after installing certain software to ensure full connectivity.Īpparently some people have had success with this option when experiencing FTJ. I will add more tried and tested options if people bring them up. I've added a few options for people to try below. So I thought we should make a check-list for people who are plagued by this problem, with a list of options that have worked to fix the FTJ issue for some people at least. It seems that lots of people are still struggling with failed to join (FTJ) all these years after AoE3's release, perhaps because they're buying new routers/computers and don't know how to get past new connection issues.
