How to Fix Error 504 in Escape From Tarkov

Abhimannu Das
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How to Fix Error 504 in Escape From Tarkov

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Error 504 shows up in Escape From Tarkov (EFT) due to connectivity issues with the game.
You should always check the Battlestate Games EFT Status page to check if there are any ongoing server issues.
Restarting your PC or router can help fix the issue most of the time and it is something you should do first.

Error 504 shows up in Escape From Tarkov (EFT) due to connectivity issues with the game. The error can show up either when the servers are acting up or when your internet connectivity is having problems. If you see the error code pop up in Escape From Tarkov, there are some fixes you can try but you should always check the Battlestate Games EFT Status page to check if there are any ongoing server issues. If the servers are online, here are a few things you can try to fix Error 504 in Escape From Tarkov.

Error 504 in Escape From Tarkov: How to Fix

Close all Escape From Tarkov Processes from the Task Manager.

  1. Right-click on your Taskbar

  2. Click on Task Manager

  3. Find all Escape From Tarkov processes

  4. Right-click on each of the programs and click on End Task.

You can also try restarting your router and your computer if it does not help.

  1. Restart your router

  2. Press the Windows key on your keyboard

  3. Click on the Power icon

  4. Click on Restart

You should also check if there are any pending game updates.

Clean Temporary Internet Files (PC Only) 

  1. Press the Windows Key

  2. Type “Command Prompt” and hover on the first app result

  3. Click on Run As Administrator

  4. If asked whether to allow Command Prompt to make changes to your computer, select Yes.

  5. You should now get a new window with a black screen.

  6. Type "ipconfig /flushdns" and press Enter.

  7. Type "ipconfig /registerdns" and press Enter.

  8. Type "ipconfig /release" and press Enter.

  9. Type "ipconfig /renew" and press Enter.

  10. Type "netsh winsock reset" and press Enter.

  11. Restart your computer.

Change DNS

You should consider changing your DNS on your router or PC if the issue persists. Login to your router and head to the setup page. Leave all existing settings intact and change your primary and secondary DNS to any of the following:

  • 1.1.1.1

  • 1.0.0.1

  • 8.8.8.8

  • 4.2.2.2

There is also an app you can install by Cloudflare that can toggle OpenDNS on or off. Head to https://one.one.one.one/ and download the app for Windows. Once installed, toggle it on and try playing Escape From Tarkov which should resolve Error 504 in Escape From Tarkov.

If none of these solutions work you should contact your internet service provider and seek assistance. A lot of the time, there are issues at the (internet service provider’s) ISP’s end, and explaining the issue to them should help resolve the issue.

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Abhimannu is a PC esports writer at AFK Gaming. With over seven years of experience in esports journalism, he has worked on a myriad of games and their ecosystems including Valorant, Overwatch and Apex Legends.
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