{"id":618,"date":"2021-01-31T12:02:26","date_gmt":"2021-01-31T06:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/?p=618"},"modified":"2023-06-21T16:48:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T11:18:49","slug":"existing-connection-was-forcibly-closed-by-remote-host","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/existing-connection-was-forcibly-closed-by-remote-host\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix \u2018Existing Connection Was Forcibly Closed by Remote Host\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Minecraft. What&#8217;s Minecraft? It is a sandbox, indie video game inspired by Infiniminer. Although only two years old, it is still in its beta phase. It has approximately 3.6 million users who have purchased the game, and customers are growing by about a million sales every quarter. Today more than 14 million customers have registered an account with Minecraft (Mojang AB) from all over the world. However, lately, some users have been complaining about an error &#8211; an Existing Connection was Forcibly Closed by the Remote Host Minecraft. It is a frequent error that has been troublesome to gamers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-620\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Minecraft-e1611982062474.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-620\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Minecraft-e1611982062474.jpg\" alt=\"Minecraft\" width=\"700\" height=\"386\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Minecraft<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Yet, one thing that will not vanish is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/update-minecraft-on-windows-10\/\">Minecraft<\/a> <\/strong>fans. Minecraft has won numerous awards, including PC Gamer&#8217;s Game of the Year, 2010 Indie of the Year, GDC&#8217;s Best Debut Game, Best Downloadable Game etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/err_connection_timed_out\/\">How to Fix the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT Error (Step by Step)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/existing-connection-was-forcibly-closed-by-remote-host\/#A_Little_Info_About_the_Error\" title=\"A Little Info About the Error\">A Little Info About the Error<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/existing-connection-was-forcibly-closed-by-remote-host\/#Fix_%E2%80%9CAn_Existing_Connection_Was_Forcibly_Closed_by_the_Remote_Host_Minecraft%E2%80%9D_Error_6_Ways\" title=\"Fix &#8220;An Existing Connection Was Forcibly Closed by the Remote Host Minecraft&#8221; Error: 6 Ways\">Fix &#8220;An Existing Connection Was Forcibly Closed by the Remote Host Minecraft&#8221; Error: 6 Ways<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/existing-connection-was-forcibly-closed-by-remote-host\/#Fix_1_%E2%80%93_Disable_Windows_Firewall\" title=\"Fix 1 \u2013 Disable Windows Firewall\">Fix 1 \u2013 Disable Windows Firewall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/existing-connection-was-forcibly-closed-by-remote-host\/#Fix_2_%E2%80%93_Restart_Your_Network\" title=\"Fix 2 \u2013 Restart Your Network\">Fix 2 \u2013 Restart Your Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/existing-connection-was-forcibly-closed-by-remote-host\/#Fix_3_%E2%80%93_Modify_the_Server-Side_View_Distance\" title=\"Fix 3 \u2013 Modify the Server-Side View Distance\">Fix 3 \u2013 Modify the Server-Side View Distance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/existing-connection-was-forcibly-closed-by-remote-host\/#Fix_4_%E2%80%93_Utilize_another_DNS_Address\" title=\"Fix 4 \u2013 Utilize another DNS Address\">Fix 4 \u2013 Utilize another DNS Address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/existing-connection-was-forcibly-closed-by-remote-host\/#Fix_5_%E2%80%93_Reinstall_Java\" title=\"Fix 5 \u2013 Reinstall Java\">Fix 5 \u2013 Reinstall Java<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/existing-connection-was-forcibly-closed-by-remote-host\/#Fix_6_%E2%80%93_Contact_Minecraft_Support_Team\" title=\"Fix 6 \u2013 Contact Minecraft Support Team\">Fix 6 \u2013 Contact Minecraft Support Team<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/existing-connection-was-forcibly-closed-by-remote-host\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Little_Info_About_the_Error\"><\/span>A Little Info About the Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anyway, here we will need to know a little bit about the error. Then we will deal with the complete fixes to get rid of the Minecraft an existing connection was forcibly closed error, which displays like:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_621\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-621\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/connection-lost-error-on-minecraft-e1611982074345.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-621\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/connection-lost-error-on-minecraft-e1611982074345.jpg\" alt=\"connection lost error on minecraft\" width=\"700\" height=\"260\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-621\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">connection lost error on minecraft<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Minecraft error: Connection Lost<br \/>\nInternal Exception: java.io.IOException: An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host.<\/p>\n<p>The forcibly closed by remote host error signifies the issue with your computer network connection and fails to connect to the Minecraft server.<br \/>\nWell, many gamers managed to fix an existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host Minecraft error by disabling the Windows Firewall or the security program installed on their computer.<br \/>\nWell, if this won&#8217;t work for you, then follow the workable solutions to troubleshooter the &#8220;Connection Lost Internal Exception: java.io.IOException&#8221; error in the Minecraft server.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_%E2%80%9CAn_Existing_Connection_Was_Forcibly_Closed_by_the_Remote_Host_Minecraft%E2%80%9D_Error_6_Ways\"><\/span>Fix &#8220;An Existing Connection Was Forcibly Closed by the Remote Host Minecraft&#8221; Error: 6 Ways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_1_%E2%80%93_Disable_Windows_Firewall\"><\/span>Fix 1 \u2013 Disable Windows Firewall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As said above, many gamers managed to fix the Minecraft server error by disabling Windows Firewall, so very first follow the steps to turn it off:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on Start &gt; choose Settings.<\/li>\n<li>And open Update and Security &gt; click on Windows Security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_623\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-623\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/windows-update-and-security-e1611982361729.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-623\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/windows-update-and-security-e1611982361729.jpg\" alt=\"windows update and security\" width=\"700\" height=\"403\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-623\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">windows update and security<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Next, scroll down &gt; click on Firewall and network protection.<\/li>\n<li>Then click on the currently active network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_622\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-622\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/disable-firewall-e1611982378586.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-622\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/disable-firewall-e1611982378586.jpg\" alt=\"disable firewall\" width=\"700\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-622\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">disable firewall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>And turn off the Windows Firewall by toggling the switch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lastly, restart your computer and launch Minecraft and try to connect to the server, and check if the error An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host appears or not.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/fix-windows-10-taskbar-frozen\/\"><strong>How to Fix Windows 10 Taskbar Frozen Issue | Top 7 Ways<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_2_%E2%80%93_Restart_Your_Network\"><\/span>Fix 2 \u2013 Restart Your Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can face the Minecraft server error java.io.ioexception error when your networks are unstable or not working properly. So, in this case, try to restart the network, and this may works for you to solve the glitches with the network.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the steps to restart the home network:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assure the router or modem is power on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pull the power from the router to turn it off.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_625\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-625\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/nplug-ethernet-cable-e1611982708120.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-625\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/nplug-ethernet-cable-e1611982708120.jpg\" alt=\"unplug ethernet cable\" width=\"700\" height=\"309\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">unplug ethernet cable<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Disconnect the Ethernet cable and leave the device for a couple of minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Now reconnect the Ethernet cable &gt; power on the router.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_624\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-624\" style=\"width: 669px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/unplug-the-router-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-624\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/unplug-the-router-1.jpg\" alt=\"unplug the router ethernet\" width=\"679\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/unplug-the-router-1.jpg 679w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/unplug-the-router-1-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-624\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">unplug the router ethernet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Then wait for all the LED indicators on the router to get back to normal.<\/li>\n<li>And connect your computer to the network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>See Also: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/ethernet-doesnt-have-a-valid-ip-configuration\/\">Ethernet Doesn\u2019t Have A Valid IP Configuration In Windows 10 [FULL FIX]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you connect through WIFI, then make sure to connect your system through a wired connection and check if the error vanishes or not.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_3_%E2%80%93_Modify_the_Server-Side_View_Distance\"><\/span>Fix 3 \u2013 Modify the Server-Side View Distance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As per the users lowering the server view-distance, works for them to fix an existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host error on your Minecraft server.<br \/>\nSo, here it is suggested to change the server-side view distance.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the steps to do so:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the server is running, then stop it.<\/li>\n<li>And click on Files &gt; choose Cong Files.<\/li>\n<li>Next select Server Settings &gt; navigate to the View Distance.\n<figure id=\"attachment_626\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-626\" style=\"width: 629px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/chancge-view-distance-to-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-626\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/chancge-view-distance-to-4.jpg\" alt=\"change view distance to 4\" width=\"639\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/chancge-view-distance-to-4.jpg 639w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/chancge-view-distance-to-4-300x145.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-626\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">change view distance to 4<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>Change it to 4 &gt; scroll down &gt; click Save.<\/li>\n<li>And start your server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hope this works for you, but if not, then lower the player&#8217;s render distance to lower settings in the video settings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_4_%E2%80%93_Utilize_another_DNS_Address\"><\/span>Fix 4 \u2013 Utilize another DNS Address<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Trying using another DNS address as this might works for you to fix the Minecraft server error.<br \/>\nFollow the steps to do so:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On the Taskbar, right-click the network icon&gt; select Open Network &amp; Internet settings.<\/li>\n<li>Then click Change adapter options &gt; locate the network connection used currently. And right-click on it &gt; select Properties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_627\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-627\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Netwrosk-settings-change-adapter-options-e1611983043107.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-627\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Netwrosk-settings-change-adapter-options-e1611983043107.jpg\" alt=\"Netwrosk settings--change adapter options\" width=\"700\" height=\"352\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Netwrosk settings&#8211;change adapter options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Next, double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4) &gt;to open its Properties.<\/li>\n<li>Then check to Obtain an IP address automatically and Use the following DNS server addresses, &gt; input Google DNS Public DNS address:\n<figure id=\"attachment_628\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-628\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/change-DNS-server-1-e1611983096992.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-628\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/change-DNS-server-1-e1611983096992.jpg\" alt=\"change DNS server\" width=\"700\" height=\"416\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-628\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">change DNS server<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8<\/p>\n<p>Alternate DNS server: 8.8.4.4<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lastly, click OK to save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Well, you can also use other third-party, public DNS server address if you want and try to start the server. Hope this works for you to solve an existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host Minecraft error.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/update-error-0x8024a105\/\">Windows 10 Update Error 0x8024a105 | 6 Ways To Fix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_5_%E2%80%93_Reinstall_Java\"><\/span>Fix 5 \u2013 Reinstall Java<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you still unable to connect to the Minecraft server and fails to get rid of the java.io.IOException error, then try to reinstall Java.<br \/>\nFollow the steps to do so:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hit Windows Key + R &gt; open Run &gt; type control &gt; hit OK.\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_630\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-630\" style=\"width: 621px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/run-command-type-control.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-630\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/run-command-type-control.jpg\" alt=\"run command type 'control'\" width=\"631\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/run-command-type-control.jpg 631w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/run-command-type-control-300x165.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">run command type &#8216;control&#8217;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>And click on Uninstall a program.\n<figure id=\"attachment_629\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-629\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/unistall-programs-e1611983362700.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-629\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/unistall-programs-e1611983362700.jpg\" alt=\"uninstall programs\" width=\"700\" height=\"298\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">unistall programs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>Then, from the list of installed apps,&gt; choose Java &gt; click on Uninstall.<\/li>\n<li>As, Uninstalled, download, and install the latest version of Java.\n<figure id=\"attachment_631\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-631\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/uninstall-Java.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-631\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/uninstall-Java-e1611983396767.jpg\" alt=\"uninstall Java\" width=\"700\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-631\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">uninstall Java<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>And restart the computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hope this works for you, but if not, then reinstall Minecraft.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_6_%E2%80%93_Contact_Minecraft_Support_Team\"><\/span>Fix 6 \u2013 Contact Minecraft Support Team<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The last solution is to contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/help.minecraft.net\/hc\/en-us\/requests\/new\"><strong>Minecraft support team<\/strong> <\/a>as they may help you to fix the issue. All you need to do is open a ticket and write down the issue with the error message Minecraft Internal exception java.io.ioexception: &#8220;An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host&#8221; and send it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_632\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-632\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Minecraft-Help-Center-e1611983552867.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-632\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Minecraft-Help-Center-e1611983552867.jpg\" alt=\"Minecraft Help Center\" width=\"700\" height=\"295\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-632\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Minecraft Help Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>They might help you with the solution if none of the given works for you. Hopefully, now as the error is fixed, you can access the Minecraft server.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, that is it. Here my job is done. I tried my best to provide the best possible solutions to Minecraft&#8217;s existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host error. Make sure to follow the solutions given one by one till you find the one that works for you.<\/p>\n<p>I really hope after following the solutions, your issue is resolved, and you are able to access the Minecraft Server.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/fix-ffxiv-90002-error\/\">Best FFXIV 90002 Fix | 4 Working Ways<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minecraft. What&#8217;s Minecraft? It is a sandbox, indie video game inspired by Infiniminer. 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