4 Ways to Fix Discord No Route Error on Windows 10 and Windows 11

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Fix 1: Allow Discord Through the Windows Firewall

If the Windows firewall is blocking Discord, the app may fail to use the internet and bother you with a “No Route” error. So, you’ll need to check the Windows Defender firewall settings to ensure that Discord isn’t blocked.

Step 1:Click the search icon on the taskbar, type incontrol panel, and pressEnter.

Step 2:Switch the view type to large or small icons and selectWindows Defender Firewall.

Step 3:Click onAllow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.

Step 4:ClickChange settingsin the top right. Check both the boxes underPublicandPrivatefor Discord and hitOKto save changes.

Once added, check both the boxes under Public and Private for Discord and hit OK to save changes. Thenrestart the Discord appto see if the error occurs again.

Fix 2: Turn Off Quality of Service High Packet Priority Setting

Discord’s Quality of Service feature allows data packets to be prioritized during transit. This reduces any latency and improves the overall performance of the app. However, if you’re facing any connection issues, it’s better to turn it off.

Step 1:Launch the Discord app on your PC. Click on thegear-shaped iconin the bottom-left corner.

Step 2:Use the left pane to navigate to theVoice & Videotab. Then turn off the switch next toEnable Quality of Service High Packet Priorityon your right.

Fix 3: Change DNS Server

Sometimes, issues with your DNS server could also result in the “No Route” error on Discord. If that seems to be the case, you canswitch to a public DNS serverlike Google’s to fix the error. Read on to learn how.

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Rto launch the Run command. In the Open field, type inncpa.cpl, and hitEnter.

Step 2:In the Network Connection window, right-click on your internet connection and selectProperties.

Step 3:UnderNetworking, double-click theInternet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPV4)option to open its properties.

Step 4:SelectUse the following DNS server addresses. In the text fields next to the Preferred DNS Server and the Alternate DNS Server, enter8.8.8.8and8.8.4.4respectively.

Fix 4: Reset IP Configuration

If the error persists, then you can try resetting your existing IP configuration. This method worked out for several people while fixing the “No Route” error.

Step 1:Open the search menu, type incmd, and selectRun as administratorto open the command prompt with admin rights.

Step 2:Run the following commands one by one and press Enter after each:

After running the above command, restart your PC and see if Discord still shows the “No Route” error.

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Last updated on 27 July, 2024

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