1. Basic Troubleshooting
2. Run the BSG Launcher and Escape from Tarkov as an Administrator
Lack of administrative privileges for the BSG launcher or Escape from Tarkov may prevent proper server communication, resulting in the bad gateway error. Running both as an administrator can resolve this issue.
3. Change the Game Server
A bad gateway error in Tarkov can occur if the game server is experiencing issues or is overcrowded. Changing the game server can resolve the problem.
4. Clear the Cache of the Battlestate Launcher
Incorrect cache entries in the Battlestate launcher may prevent proper server communication, leading to the gateway error. Clearing the launcher’s cache can fix this.
5. Flush the DNS Cache of the System
Escape from Tarkov may display the bad gateway error if the system’s DNS cache contains invalid server configurations for the game. Flushing the DNS cache, which rebuilds it from scratch, can rectify this issue.
6. Change the DNS Settings of the System
If your system’s DNS servers cannot properly translate web addresses into IP addresses in real-time, the game may not be able to connect to its servers, resulting in a gateway error. Altering the system’s DNS settings can offer a solution.
7. Reset the System’s Network Settings
Tarkov might fail to connect to its servers if the system’s network settings become invalid or are compromised after a Windows update. Resetting these settings can address the problem. This process will remove all network settings, including VPN configurations and Wi-Fi credentials, so be sure to record the necessary information beforehand.
8. Try Another Network or Use a VPN
Your ISP might be interfering with Tarkov’s server access, causing the bad gateway error. To verify this, you can try another network or use a VPN.
8.1. Try Another Network
8.2. Use a VPN
9. Verify the Integrity of the Tarkov Game Files
The bad gateway error can also occur if Escape from Tarkov’s game files are corrupted or missing. This prevents the game from using those files to connect with its servers. Verifying the game file integrity can resolve such issues.
10. Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults
A corrupted router firmware following an update can hinder data transmission between your system and Tarkov’s servers, leading to the bad gateway error. Resetting the router to its factory defaults can correct this. You should back up your router’s settings before resetting because you’ll need to reconfigure it afterward.
11. Reinstall the BSG Launcher
A bad gateway error on Tarkov can also be the result of a corrupted launcher installation after an update. Reinstalling the BSG launcher is likely to fix this issue.
