Lots of Marvel Rivals players have reported error 211 occurs when they try to start the MR game. For example, this is what a player said on Reddit, “Whenever I try to run this game… this error message pops up… I have a pretty strong Lan connection… but still showing login error (211).” Marvel Rivals doesn’t start when it throws up that error. This is how you can fix the Marvel Rivals error code 211 on a Windows PC.
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Verify the Marvel Rivals Game Files
Verifying the integrity of the MR game has fixed the Marvel Rivals error code 211 for some players. Applying this potential fix will initiate a scan that might repair missing or corrupted game files. These Epic Games and Steam support pages have step-by-step instructions for verifying games.
The Verify integrity of game files
Try Utilizing Proton VPN
Players also confirm utilizing VPNs can resolve the Marvel Rivals error code 211. To be more specific, the Proton VPN is recommended for fixing this gaming issue. Click Download for Windows on this page and double-click the ProtonVPN file to install. Then, connect to the newly installed Proton VPN and play Marvel Rivals.
Execute Flush DNS and Winsock Reset Network Commands
Executing network commands for resetting Winsock and flushing DNS can address network issues causing Marvel Rivals error code 211. You can execute those commands by entering them into the Command Prompt like this:
- First, press the Windows logo + S hotkey to activate a tool for finding files.
- Enter the cmd keyword to find the Command Prompt.
- Click the Command Prompt search result with the mouse’s right button to select Run as administrator.
- Input and execute all these separate network commands:
ipconfig /flushdns
netsh winsock reset
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
netsh int ip reset
The ipconfig /flushdns command
Set a Cloudflare DNS
Unreliable default DNS servers can potentially cause the Marvel Rivals error code 211 to arise. To fix this, you can set a better alternative, such as Cloudflare. This is how you can set a Cloudflare DNS alternative:
- Start the Run accessory by pressing its Windows logo key + R activation hotkey.
- Next, type in a ncpa.cpl Run command and click OK.
- Right-click the internet adapter (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) to select Properties.
- Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 inside the Networking tab.
- Click the radio button for the Use the following DNS server addresses setting.
- Input 1.1.1.1 into the Preferred DNS box.
- Type 1.0.0.1 within the Alternative DNS value box.
The Use the following dns server address option
- Press the OK button to apply the settings configuration and exit window.
Enable Marvel Rivals and Steam Through the Windows Firewall
Some players also say they’ve fixed Marvel Rivals error code 211 by allowing the game and Steam through the Windows firewall. This shows the error can occur because of firewall blocks. You can enable Marvel Rivals and Steam through Windows Defender Firewall like this:
- Bring up Run, input firewall.cpl, and click OK.
- Next, click Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall inside the Control Panel that opens.
The Windows Defender Firewall applet
- Press the Change settings button.
- Select the firewall’s Public and Private checkboxes for the Marvel Rivals game.
The allowed app list
- Then, select the Private and Public boxes for Steam.
- Click OK to finish.
If Marvel Rivals isn’t on the allowed list, then you must add the game’s EXE file. To do so, click Allow another app and Browse in the allowed list. Select the Marvel-Win64-Shipping game file that’s in the MarvelRivals > MarvelGame > Marvel > Binaries > Win64 folder path and select Add.
The potential fixes for Marvel Rivals Error Code 211 discussed above have worked for many players. That doesn’t mean they’re guaranteed fixes for all, but applying them will usually fix error 211. If you need more possible fixes for this Marvel Rivals error, try sending a support ticket to NetEaseGame from this contact form page.
