The “Client and Server Location Mismatch” error in Escape From Tarkov (EFT) happens when the game client region you’re using doesn’t match the server region your account or launcher is set to.
This is a very common issue after updates, VPN use, or moving between regions.
Here’s how to fix it:
✅ How to Fix “Client / Server Location Mismatch” in EFT
1. Change Your Game Region in the Launcher
This is the most common fix.
Open the Battlestate Games Launcher
Click Settings
Find Game Directory Location → Region
Set it to the region that matches your account (usually where you bought the game)
Common regions: USA, EU, RU, Asia
Save → Restart launcher → Try launching EFT again
2. Turn Off Your VPN (or Switch Servers)
Using a VPN can make EFT think you’re in a different region.
Disable your VPN entirely
OR switch to a server in your actual physical region
Restart the launcher afterward
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3. Delete the EFT Game Cache
Corrupted cache can cause region mismatches.
Open the EFT Launcher
Click Settings
Click Clear Cache
Restart the launcher and try again
4. Make Sure Your Windows Region Matches
EFT sometimes uses your system region as part of region validation.
Windows Settings → Time & Language → Region
Set your Country/Region to where you actually are
Restart your PC
5. Verify Your Game Version
If your client version does not match the live patch in your region, you will get this error.
Click Check for Updates
If nothing appears, click Repair inside the EFT launcher
6. Reinstall the Launcher (if nothing else works)
Sometimes the launcher has broken region settings.
Uninstall the Battlestate Launcher
Download a fresh copy
Log in again
Re-select your region
⚠️ Why the Error Happens
Using a VPN
Downloading EFT from a mirror with the wrong region
Launcher region doesn’t match your account region
Server restrictions during big updates
Corrupted cache or settings
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