FIX for Error 71

Troubleshooting steps for players experiencing Error 71.

Image of the Issue

Introduction

error 71 is related to servers, and indicates a sudden disconnection due to some specific factors:

▹ An outage of the remote server
▹ A network issue, stopping you from communicating with the server
▹ An out of date version of Rocket League

⚠️before troubleshooting⚠️
make sure that RL servers are up and running:
👉 https://status.epicgames.com/
👉 https://twitter.com/RL_Status

Fixes

possible usual troubleshooting steps for this error are:

• disable OneDrive :
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/turn-off-disable-or-uninstall-onedrive-f32a17ce-3336-40fe-9c38-6efb09f944b0
or other specific programs that could interfere, for example:
Bakkesmod, Riva Tuner Statistic Server, MSI Afterburner, Gif Your Game etc.

• use an ethernet cable to ensure a stable connection without the risk of disconnection

• port forwarding:
https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/rocket-league-c5719357623323/troubleshooting-c7261971242139/how-do-i-set-up-port-forwarding-on-my-router-to-play-rocket-league-a5720087666459?sessionInvalidated=true

• synchronize the clock:
https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/rocket-league-c5719357623323/troubleshooting-c7261971242139/how-do-i-sync-the-clock-on-my-device-to-play-rocket-league-a5720096936347

• deletion of the cache file:
and 👇
https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/rocket-league-c5719357623323/troubleshooting-c7261971242139/how-do-i-delete-the-rocket-league-cache-on-a-pc-a5720088568603

(PS4) 👇
https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/rocket-league-c5719357623323/troubleshooting-c7261971242139/how-do-i-clear-the-playstation-4-cache-to-solve-rocket-league-issues-a5720082311195

(PS5) 👇
https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/rocket-league-c5719357623323/troubleshooting-c7261971242139/how-do-i-clear-the-playstation-5-cache-to-solve-rocket-league-issues-a5720063118235

👇
https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/rocket-league-c5719357623323/troubleshooting-c7261971242139/how-do-i-hard-reboot-my-xbox-one-to-play-rocket-league-a5720116308123

👇
https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/rocket-league-c5719357623323/troubleshooting-c7261971242139/how-do-i-clear-the-system-cache-on-switch-to-solve-rocket-league-issues-a5720081814427

• reboot or reset of the modem
⚠️Note:⚠️
Keep in mind that this operation will end up clearing any router-related custom settings and credentials the user might have previously established.

• Update the Network Adapter Drivers:
▹ Click the Start button in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen, and type Device Manager in the Search bar
▹ The Device Manager should appear. Locate the Network adapters drop down menu.
▹ Choose the Network Adapter. Right-click the adapter, and select Update Driver Software from the drop down menu.
▹ A dialog box should appear. Click Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software.
▹ Follow the instructions on the following screens to finish updating.
▹ Restart your computer to apply the changes.

• verify game files
and
https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/rocket-league-c5719357623323/troubleshooting-c7261971242139/how-do-i-verify-the-integrity-of-rocket-league-game-files-on-a-pc-a5720094820379

• update the router firmware (if possible)
https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/how-to-update-router-firmware

• check for game updates

• add an exception to the anti-virus and disable firewall

for the anti-virus:
▹Open the anti-virus you are currently using.
▹ Find the area about Virus protection (where this and what it's called is depends on the software)
▹ Add exceptions for Steam exe and Rocket League exe

for the firewall:
▹ Launch the firewall : If it's Windows Firewall then go to Control Panel > Windows Firewall
▹ Find the section with Allowed Apps and open the full list
▹ Search for Steam and Rocket League (or whatever platform you play Rocket League on)
▹ Make sure the boxes for them are both ticked
▹ restart the pc

• make sure you're not using any VPN or your country has restrictions.