Error Occurred While Authenticating with Rockstar Games Services | Easy Fix

The “Error Occurred While Authenticating with Rockstar Games Services” message is a common issue when trying to launch GTA V, Red Dead Online, or other Rockstar Games titles.

It usually indicates a problem with connecting to Rockstar’s servers, logging in, or validating your credentials.

Here’s a thorough, step-by-step guide to fix it:

1. Check Rockstar Server Status

• Sometimes the issue is on Rockstar’s side.

• Check here: https://support.rockstargames.com/ → Server Status.

• If servers are down, you’ll need to wait until they’re back online.

2. Restart Everything

• Close the Rockstar Games Launcher completely.

• Restart your PC.

• Restart your router/modem.

• Launch the Rockstar Games Launcher as Administrator.

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3. Clear Launcher Cache

1. Close the Rockstar Games Launcher.

2. Navigate to:

   C:\Users\<YourUsername>\Documents\Rockstar Games\Launcher


3. Delete the launcher folder (or the settings.xml file).

4. Relaunch the launcher.

4. Check Internet Connection

• Use a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi if possible.

• Disable VPNs or proxies.

• Flush your DNS cache (Windows):

  ipconfig /flushdns


• Restart your PC after flushing DNS.

5. Disable Antivirus / Firewall Temporarily

• Some antivirus programs block Rockstar’s authentication servers.

• Temporarily disable antivirus/firewall and see if the launcher connects.

• If it works, add exceptions for:

  • Rockstar Games Launcher

  • GTA5.exe or RDR2.exe

6. Sign Out & Back In

• Open Rockstar Games Launcher → Sign out → Sign back in.

• Ensure you’re entering the correct email and password for your Rockstar Social Club account.

7. Reinstall the Rockstar Games Launcher (if all else fails)

• Uninstall the launcher completely.

• Delete leftover files in:

  C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games
C:\Users\<YourUsername>\Documents\Rockstar Games


• Reinstall from the official site.

💡 Extra Tip:

Sometimes, the error persists due to server routing issues from your ISP. If nothing works, you can try connecting via a mobile hotspot to check if it’s your home network causing the issue.