Escape From Tarkov Status Code 418 | How to Fix

Status Code 418 in Escape from Tarkov (EFT) is a known issue and is generally linked to server-side problems, not something that’s wrong on your client or PC.

Here’s what it means (or is believed to mean) and what you can try:

What Does Error 418 Mean in EFT

• According to Deltia’s Gaming, Error 418 is “a server-related problem.”

• Destructoid also links it to difficulty connecting to centralised Tarkov servers, especially during high load (like launch days).

• In HTTP parlance, 418 is officially the “I’m a Teapot” status code—a joke/error code from the old Hyper Text Coffee Pot Control Protocol.

• Because of this, some devs (or server systems) might use it as a funny or placeholder error code when they don’t want to return a more standard error — not necessarily meaning literally “teapot.”

• Several EFT players on Reddit say they get this error when servers are overwhelmed or unstable.

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What You Can Do to Try Fixing / Working Around It

1. Check Server Status

   • Use a Tarkov server-status tracker or BSG’s official channels to see if there are ongoing server issues.

2. Restart Everything

   • Close Tarkov + the Battlestate Launcher.

   • Restart your PC.

   • Retry launching the game.

3. Clear DNS Cache

   • On Windows:

     ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew


   • This can help if there’s a DNS resolution issue.

4. Use a Wired Connection

   • If possible, switch to a direct Ethernet (LAN) connection instead of Wi-Fi. Deltia’s suggests this helps when network outages or instability are the cause.

5. Wait It Out

   • Since this is often a server-side issue, sometimes the only fix is waiting for BSG to stabilize their servers.

6. Contact Battlestate Support

   • If the error persists for a long time, you can submit a ticket via the Battlestate Games Launcher or their support site. Provide them the error code and what you’ve already tried.