Call of Duty: Vanguard "Disconnected due to transmission error" fix

How to fix Call of Duty: Vanguard ‘Disconnected due to transmission error’ message

By Sam Sant

Call of Duty: Vanguard players are encountering a disconnect issue on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One, and PC. The Call of Duty: Vanguard “Disconnected due to transmission error” message is stopping users from connecting to the game servers and playing online. So, is there a quick and easy fix for this CoD: Vanguard transmission problem? Here’s the lowdown on solving the disconnection issue across all platforms.

Call of Duty: Vanguard ‘Disconnected due to transmission error’ fix

Call of Duty: Vanguard "Disconnected due to transmission error" fix

Here’s how to fix the Call of Duty: Vanguard  transmission error disconnect bug:

  1. Check the current CoD: Vanguard server status.
  2. Close the game application completely.
  3. Reboot the PlayStation, Xbox, or PC hardware.
  4. Reset the internet router or modem.
  5. Enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) in the router settings.
  6. Ensure that the NAT type is open.
  7. Pause all background downloads and other internet activity on the network.
  8. Disable any active VPN services.
  9. Switch from a Wi-Fi to a wired Ethernet connection.
  10. Swap to a different internet network (e.g. use a mobile data hotspot).
  11. Play Call of Duty: Vanguard during quieter periods, to avoid peak traffic issues.
  12. Message the Activision Support team for personalized help.

After ruling out global service issues, simply proceed through the appropriate steps. Any of them could solve the Call of Duty: Vanguard “Disconnected due to transmission error” notification, depending on what issue is causing the in-game error. After exhausting all of the steps, if the problem persists, contact the game’s support team for specialist help.

At the time of writing, CoD: Vanguard is a brand-new release with plenty of teething problems. This is par for the course, though players can expect online connectivity to improve over time. This is due to a combination of Call of Duty: Vanguard game updates and the userbase leveling out as the initial influx of players settles.

For more CoD: Vanguard help, check out the best loadouts for the following weapons: MP-40, BAR, M1 Garand, MG42, and STG44.

Sam Sant
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