Unable to reach qtland servers on UDP ports
Question
I am trying to connect to a qtland server, but I received the error message "Connection timed out".
Answer
This issue can result from several common factors: account restrictions, connection issues, background applications, or security software.
Account Restrictions
IP Bans
If your Steam account has been IP banned, your connection attempt will be blocked, and you won’t be able to join the server. IP bans are typically given for ban evasion or spreading harmful content.
Connection Issues
Router Problems
Routers can cause connectivity problems, especially Wireless routers. If you have a stand-alone router and have connection problems, you can bypass the Wireless router and plug your computer directly (Ethernet port) into your Wired router to see if the router is the problem.
If you determine that the router is the source of the issue, refer to your router’s manual for troubleshooting steps.
Internet Connectivity Issues
Check the stability and reliability of your Internet connection. An unstable connection can cause connections to game servers to time out.
There are many online tools that help you to check for problems with your connection, here are two of the most popular ones:
https://www.speedtest.net
http://www.fast.comIf you suspect that you are having a problem related to your Internet Connection, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Background Applications
P2P, FTP and Web Server Applications
Don't run Peer-to-Peer (P2P) programs like BitTorrent, uTorrent, qBittorrent, Transmission, FrostWire, Vuze in the background. These programs can consume large portions of your bandwidth.
After exiting your Peer-to-peer software please relaunch TF2 before attempting to connect to a qtland game server. Once you have restarted you should be able to connect to qtland servers.
Viruses, spyware and malware, anonymous IP masking programs
Connection problems can also arise if your system is infected with a virus or spyware. Regularly scan your system for threats and disable unnecessary VPN or proxy services while gaming.
Programs like ProtonVPN, NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and many other VPN programs can also interfere with game server operations. Please disable these programs before connecting to a qtland server.
Third-party Anti-Cheat Applications
qtland servers use Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC), so third-party anti-cheat programs are unnecessary and may cause connection problems. Avoid running any external anti-cheat applications when connecting to qtland servers.