The “tapir” error code most commonly refers to a login restriction in Destiny 2, affecting players in certain regions due to legal issues that have led to regional service restrictions by the developer, Bungie.
Bungie has implemented regional restrictions in response to legal issues, which prevents players in affected regions (like Russia and Belarus) from logging in.
However, in 2025, many players—especially in CIS / certain regions—have reported that the Tapir error has become a sort of “login restriction” or geo‑block. Bungie has responded in some cases with “Destiny services are not available where access is restricted by law.”
So depending on your region, this might be an intentional block rather than just a random login error. Below are possible fixes / workarounds, and what you should try depending on your situation.
🛠️ Workarounds & Fix Options
These are steps that users have tried with varying success. There’s no guaranteed fix if the block is enforced by Bungie / legal restrictions, but you can experiment.
Method |
How to Try |
Notes / Risks |
|---|---|---|
| Use a VPN / Proxy at login | On PC, many players use a VPN just during the login/authentication phase. After signing in, they may disable it and continue playing normally. | Works for some, but not always. Latency / connection issues possible. Some VPNs might still be blocked. |
| Change DNS servers | On console (e.g. Xbox / PlayStation): set DNS manually. One guide recommends: Primary DNS = 76.99.11.77, Secondary = 80.78.247.254 | Alters network-wide DNS, so some other services might be affected. |
| Change account / console region settings | On Xbox: change Microsoft account’s country/region, then restart Xbox. | You can only change region infrequently (e.g. once in 3 months) and it may affect subscriptions. |
| Use a gaming / routing device (e.g. “HYPEREV” router) | Some suggest using specialized gaming routers or acceleration hardware to bypass region routing. | It’s more technical and may cost money. Not guaranteed to work. |
| Contact Bungie Support / Raise a Ticket | If you believe your account is wrongfully restricted, open a support ticket with details (account, region, etc.). | If this is a deliberate block, there is a chance they refuse or defer. |
| Request a Refund (if unable to play) | Some Steam users affected by Tapir have successfully gotten refunds for recently purchased content because the game became unplayable. | Only works if your platform / store policy allows and if you can argue service was lost. |
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⚠️ What to Check / Consider
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Are you in a region that’s currently being blocked or restricted? (CIS countries like Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc.)
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Is the block based on your account’s origin (where the account was registered) or your current IP location? Some users say even accounts created in blocked areas are stuck.
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If you manage to log in (via VPN or DNS change), do things work normally after that? Many users say once authenticated, gameplay is unaffected.
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Always test with a trusted VPN / DNS service (avoid shady ones) to reduce risk.
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Keep checking Bungie Help / Official Forums for announcements or updates about Tapir / regional access.
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