Fix: Kodi Can't Connect to Remote Server, Here's How!

Fix: Kodi Can't Connect to Remote Server, Here's How!

Kodi is an open source media hub that allows users to stream multimedia content from a variety of sources. However, sometimes you may have trouble accessing certain remote servers from Kodi. Next, we give you Possible solutions to resolve these connection problems with Kodi.

Step 1: Check your internet connection

Check your internet connection to see why Kodi is not working

Do you have an internet connection? This question may sound cliché but it is typical to find that the device is not connected to the Internet and therefore you have connection failures. Check the status of your Wi-Fi network or wired connection and restart the router to avoid problems with the Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.

  1. Verify that your device is actually connected to the Internet.
  2. Check your connection by connecting to other websites or using other applications that require an Internet connection. This way you can confirm that the problem is not with your network connection.
  3. If the problem persists, you can try restarting your modem and/or router.

If your internet connection has no errors, the problem may be with the remote server that Kodi uses, let's see how to check the status of remote servers.

Step 2: Check the status of the remote server

If you have checked your Internet connection and it is working correctly but you still cannot access the remote server in Kodi, the problem may be with the server itself.

FOR check if the problem is being caused by the Kodi server itself We can turn to the user community. This is through web pages that collect server incidents and server outages from different online services. Here we leave you a link so you can see if the Kodi server is down.

Another way is to check the connection using other devices you have at home.

  1. Try accessing the server using another device or browser to confirm if the problem is with the server itself.
  2. If the server is not accessible from another device, you are likely experiencing technical issues.

In the event that you can connect without difficulties, it is most likely that the fault is with your connection. Let's keep trying to find where the fault may be.

Step 3: Make sure you use the correct URL

Another very common reason for Kodi not connecting to the remote server is that the URL used to access the server is incorrect. Here I explain how to verify the URL.

  1. Find and enter the Kodi settings section. There you can see the details of the remote server.
  2. Verify that the remote server URL is correct.
  3. If you're not sure how to find the current URL, try searching the documentation for the server in question or the official website.

If the URL is correct and you still cannot connect, don't despair, we are on the right track. Let's see what else you can do to properly enjoy Kodi

Step 4: Check proxy or VPN settings

Check VPN settings on Kodi

Are you using a private network? If you use a VPN service or proxy on your device, these services may be interfering with your connection to remote Kodi servers. If you have VPN follow these steps.

  1. If you use a proxy, check its settings and make sure it is working correctly.
  2. If you're using a VPN, try switching servers or temporarily disconnecting the VPN to see if this resolves the issue.

If you don't have a VPN or your connection to Kodi simply still doesn't work, we will have to consider the last resort: reinstall the Kodi app.

Step 5: Update or Reinstall Kodi and Addons

In some cases, connection problems with the remote server may be caused by a problem in the addons we have added or because Kodi is not updated. We are going to do the following to find the fault.

  1. Make sure you are using the latest version of Kodi.
  2. Check for updates for the addons you are using.
  3. If you have done all the steps so far and the problem persists, consider reinstalling Kodi and all its add-ons to fix possible compatibility issues or file corruption.

We hope these steps help you resolve connection issues with remote servers on Kodi. Please remember that given the nature of third-party services and add-ons, you may encounter connection or performance issues from time to time. Being patient and keeping your software updated will allow you to have a smoother experience using Kodi.

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