FIFA 23 Unable to Connect to EA Servers? Here’s the Fix

by Mike Alexander / FIFA 23, Game Guides / 17 May 2022

In the early days of FIFA, you didn’t have to worry about an internet connection, because there was no such thing. The series began in 1993, a time when the internet was still in its infancy, long before the incredible advancements we have access to today. As the series advanced through time, so did the technology behind it. When gamers were blessed with internet-connected consoles, a whole new realm of possibilities opened up, and online play became something that was not just possible, but extremely accessible. No longer did you need to purchase extra peripherals and jump through hoops to play your games online.

For the most part, this advancement was a magical leap into the future, and players on home consoles were able to compete with players all over the world. But, just as with any technology, there are limits and the occasional hiccup.

At first, the internet connection was only needed for online play. When game patches became more prevalent in the Xbox 360/PS3 era, you then needed that internet connection to be constantly active to check for new versions of the game in order to enjoy online play. Now, if you don’t have a constant connection to the EA servers, you can’t enjoy any of the internet-connected features of FIFA 23 at all. This has been a semi-frequent issue over the past few FIFA releases, but there is a way to get around it. If you find yourself running into this EA server issue, then here is how to fix it.

First, check to make sure that there isn’t a temporary outage on EA’s servers. This can happen occasionally whether it’s for maintenance or if there’s a slight issue on their end. Most times this issue is resolved in a short amount of time. Here, you can check the status of the server.

If that seems to not be the issue, then you should check your own internet settings. Make sure that everything checks out and restart your router. It’s a bit of a cliche, but “turn it off and turn it back on again” is the fix for about 90% of technical issues nowadays.

Connection issues may occur if your internet service provider’s DNS is unavailable. DNS stands for Domain Name System and refers to a group of servers that convert IP addresses—such as magicgameworld.com—into readable addresses and vice versa.

If a DNS server fails, your computer or console may be unable to interact with EA’s game servers. Consider using a free and dependable DNS service, such as Google Public DNS or OpenDNS, to determine if you have a DNS problem. You’re free to conduct your own research into how to modify the DNS on your platform.

Check to see if the FIFA 23 is being blocked by the Windows firewall or antivirus software. Disabling antivirus or firewall software can sometimes solve the problem.

Lastly, if all else fails, you can switch to the dreaded wired connection. No one likes having to deal with extra wires, but it’s a sure fire way to not have to deal with wireless issues. And your internet performance will be better as well!

Mike Alexander

Mike has been playing video games since he was able to hold a controller, having been fascinated by Sonic 2 on his mom’s Sega Genesis. That fascination and passion for the art form has grown exponentially nearly 30 years later, and he doesn’t see that fading away anytime soon.
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