Error codes are not fun in any game. If you can’t get into Genshin Impact because of error code 4201, this guide will instruct you what it is and how to fix it.
What is error code 4201 in Genshin Impact?
Error code 4201 in Genshin Impact is caused by a problem with the Genshin Impact servers or your internet connection. Before you try a bunch of fixes on your internet, you need to rule out the chance of this error code occurring because the Genshin Impact servers are down.
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Check Genshin Impact Down Detector
The best way to learn if the Genshin Impact servers are down is to check the Genshin Impact Down Detector page. This Down Detector page shows you a 24-hour graph filled with user-reported outages and errors.
You can log your own error to help others using Down Detector, scroll down to see if the majority of people’s errors are because of server connection, login, or Windows, and see a comments section that could shed some light on the current issue.
Restart your game and device
If you’ve checked the Genshin Impact Down Detector page and didn’t see any notable outages, then the servers are likely in good shape but the issue is on your side. The first fix you need to try is to restart your game and then your device.
No matter your platform, restarting the game often clears errors, and restarting your device gives it a chance to establish a better connection to WiFi. I always recommend power cycling your device which means you shut it down, pull the power cable, wait 30 seconds, plug it back in, and boot it up. This is the best way to give your device a reset.
Check your internet connection
The last thing you can do to fix error code 4201 in Genshin Impact is to check your internet connection. Odds are that a faulty internet connection is giving you error code 4201.
First, ensure that your device has a strong connection to WiFi. Then, check to see that your router is working properly. If your router is having issues, try restarting it. Also, you should try connecting an ethernet cable from your router to your device to ensure the strongest connection.
If you still can’t log into Genshin Impact after trying these fixes, you need to wait for miHoYo to fix Genshin Impact’s servers.
