Many players were confused when they tried to log in to Pokémon GO recently. It has been reported by many that players around the globe cannot log in to the game due to Niantic being unable to authenticate logins. Before trainers decide to troubleshoot, here is how they can check servers to see if the issue is out of their control.
Pokémon GO Login Issues: How to Check Servers
It is always good to check online to see if other people are dealing with similar technical issues. By using reliable sources or seeing enough reports on social media, one can deduce if the problem is out of their hands or not. For something like trouble logging into Pokémon GO, a little research can show how others dealt with the error.
It would appear that many people are experiencing the same login issue today in Pokémon GO. This can be due to anything from server outages to game glitches. Websites like Downdector are a great source to see what sites and servers are currently experiencing widespread issues.
Here are a few tips to troubleshoot the issue yourself:
- Check your internet connection
- Reinstall the game
- Make sure you are playing the current version of Pokémon GO
- Restart your device
- Clear game data
It is always a bummer when your favorite game is down especially when there are ongoing events like the Winter Holiday occurring in Pokémon GO. Unfortunately, sometimes these issues are out of one's control so, with patience, players can hope Niantic quickly gets a hold of the situation. Be sure to keep an eye on social media to see any updates or fixes.
This article was originally published on dbltap as Pokémon GO Login Issues: How to Check Servers.
