Error Connecting to Fifa 23 Ultimate Team: How to Fix It Easily

You just want to kick the ball and compete with other players, but you cannot manage to connect to FIFA 23 Ultimate Team? We will get you back to the pitch in no time! ⚽

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If you get an error connecting to FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, it means there is a connection-related problem between your PC and the EA server. This error can occur due to problems on your PC, EA servers, and the network of your ISP.

Even after you connect, you might experience problems with the game’s stability. If this happens, read what to do when FIFA 23 keeps crashing.

What is the connection error on FIFA 23 Ultimate Team?

This connection error occurs because you use VPN or proxies, your internet connection is not working properly, your network driver is outdated, your DNS is not working, you have FUT Fantasy players in your team, or Windows Firewall is blocking FIFA 23 from using the network.

How to fix an error connecting to FIFA 23 Ultimate Team?

Start with these checks and quick fixes:

  • Restart your PC and network devices (modem and/or router) if you haven’t done so in a while.
  • Disable VPN and proxies on your PC if you are using any.
  • Ensure your PC meets at least the minimum system requirement for FIFA 23.
  • Ensure your internet connection is working properly in other games and apps.

If this doesn’t solve the error connecting to FIFA 23 Ultimate Team for you, proceed with these solutions:

  1. Restart network settings
  2. Update the network driver
  3. Use the Google DNS

1. Restart network settings

There are a dozen network settings configured and stored on your PC. Even if all other software and games connect to the internet properly, we advise you to restart these network settings and check if you can connect to FIFA 23 Ultimate Team without an error.

  1. Click on the Windows icon, type Command Prompt, and select this tool.
  2. Type the following commands in separate lines and hit Enter after each command:
    ipconfig /flushdns
    ipconfig /registerdns
    ipconfig /release
    ipconfig /renew
    netsh winsock reset
    netsh winsock reset network
  3. Restart your PC.

2. Update the network driver

Every network adapter, integrated or external, needs a driver to establish a connection with the internet through your home network. However, these drivers are updated to add new security features and improve performance. You should update your network driver and avoid issues when connecting to FIFA 23 Ultimate Team.

  1. Click the Windows icon, type Device Manager, and open this tool from the search results.
    windows icon search bar device manager result
  2. Double-click on the Network Adapters section to expand it.
    device manager network adapters double click expand
  3. Right-click on your internet adapter and select Update driver.
    device manager network adapters network device update driver
  4. Select the Search automatically for drivers option in the Update Driver Wizard.
  5. Install the drivers once they are found.
    If no drivers are found, close the Wizard and Device Manager, and use another driver updater tool.
  6. Restart your PC.

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3. Use the Google DNS

Time needed: 3 minutes

Windows automatically assigns DNS server addresses when you connect to the internet. However, this can create network-related problems, so better use stable and trustworthy Google DNS.

  1. Use the Windows Key + R shortcut to open the Run dialog, type control, and hit OK.

    run dialog control panel

  2. Choose View network status and tasks under Network and Internet.

    control panel view network status and tasks

  3. Click on the Change adapter settings.

    control panel change adapter settings

  4. Right-click your internet network and select Properties.

    The green signal icon marks a wireless connection.
    The cable icon marks a wired network.network connections right click properties

  5. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

    wifi properties internet protocol ipv4

  6. Enable Use the following DNS server addresses and paste:

    8.8.8.8 for the Preferred DNS server
    8.8.4.4 for the Alternate DNS serverdns addresses ipv4

  7. Hit OK and restart your PC.

Extra steps

Many players report that even after applying all the fixes and solutions, they still cannot play FIFA 23 Ultimate Team. If you have tried everything up until now, and the problem persists, try to:

  • 📞 Contact your ISP: Sometimes, the problem is neither you nor EA servers but the network between you. On the back of your monthly bill for the internet or in the email (if you receive the bill digitally), find the number of the support team, call them, and explain the situation.
  • 🏃‍♂️ Remove Fantasy FUT players: Some players report that removing Fantasy FUT players from their squad fixed the issue. You can use this as a temporary fix, and if it does fix the issue, wait for EA to patch this bug so you can play with FUT players in your squad.
  • 💻 Ensure FIFA 23 has access to the network: Disable your antivirus software and Windows Defender and check if you can connect to the FIFA 23 match. If so, turn the protection back ON and whitelist FIFA 23 in your antivirus software and Windows Defender.

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Conclusion

These were the most effective solutions for the error connecting to FIFA 23 Ultimate Team. If you still experience issues, contact EA support. Let us know in the comment section if you need any further assistance.

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