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Discord Awaiting Endpoint: What is it & How to Fix it
Get past an endlessly loading screen so you can continue gaming
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Updated onOctober 10, 2023
updated onOctober 10, 2023
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Discord has established itself as a must-havefor gamers looking to find communities for their favorite titles. It’s so big that major gaming publishers like Sony are integrating it into their consoles.
And there’sone particular Discord errorthat you should know about. It’s called the Awaiting Endpoint Error, where you try to connect to a server or call to be stuck in an endless load screen.
What causes the Awaiting Endpoint error?
Awaiting Endpoint is a relatively common problem on Discord because many things can cause it. The following list is not extensive; however, it does cover the more common causes.
How can I fix the Discord Awaiting Endpoint error?
Fortunately, there are many solutions when it comes to fixing the Awaiting Endpoint error. First, you have simple solutions that can be done quickly to more complex fixes if it’s a bad situation.
1. Change the Discord server region
Recent updates to Discord have removed the ability to change the server region, so you may not see this. Also, try reaching out to a server admin and see if they could make the fix for you.
2. Flush DNS on Windows 11
You can try running a batch script if you can’t achieve admin-level permissions to flush out DNS. But first, read our guide on how to flush DNS without admin rights.
3. Reset TCP/IP
4. Reinstall Discord
5. Add firewall permissions for Discord
What can I do if Discord randomly crashes?
Some users have experiencedDiscord randomly crashingin the middle of a call. This may be because of insufficient RAM, corrupt files, or an outdated operating system.
To fix this issue, we recommend any number of things. First, you can try disabling the Hardware Acceleration tool or deleting your computer’s temporary files. That should boost performance.
Recently, Discord launched anew AI companion called Clyde, a chatbot that can create music playlists, send GIFs to people, and give movie recommendations.
You can now try Clyde by joining Discord’s Alpha Insider Program and enabling the AI. However, be aware that AI isn’t perfect. It’s prone to a lot of errors.
Feel free to comment below if you have other Discord problems. Also, leave comments below about reviews you’d like to see or information on other communications software.
More about the topics:Discord,Discord issues,Windows 11
Cesar Cadenas
Networking & Security Specialist
Cesar has been writing for and about technology going on for 6 years when he first started writing tech articles for his university paper. Since then, his passion for technology blossomed into a prosperous writing career. He first started writing about tech in the entertainment world and would later move on to write about smart life tech and social media. He was recently a Technical Writer for tech company Extron where he wrote user guides for audio and video equipment.
He has since moved on to being a freelance writer looking to have a career in copywriting and hopes to share his love and knowledge of technology with the world. Recently, Cesar has written for the cryptocurrency news site, BTCPro and helping people understand tech.
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Cesar Cadenas
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Cesar is a tech expert passionate about Windows, Microsoft, and anything surrounding the world of PCs.
