Tarkov Error On Post Gateway Timeout | Easy Fix

If you’re seeing an error like “Error on POST. Status Code: GatewayTimeout” (or related messages like “Backend Error HTTP/1.1 504 Gateway Timeout”) when launching or playing Escape from Tarkov (EFT), this is a known issue with several possible causes and fixes.

What you can try to resolve it.

🔍 What the error means

When you see something like:

ERROR: 103003 Error on POST https://... Status code: GatewayTimeout

It means the game client attempted to send (“POST”) data to a game server endpoint (e.g., login/auth, profile data, raid start) but the server did not respond in time (gateway timed out). In short: your client couldn’t get a response from the server in the expected time window.

In many cases the cause is server‑side (overload, maintenance, infrastructure issues) but there are also client/network‑side factors.

🧠 Common causes

Here are the frequent causes with this error in EFT:

• Server issues: The game servers (by Battlestate Games) might be overloaded (especially right after a wipe/major patch), or undergoing maintenance/outage.

• Network connection problem: Your internet connection may be unstable, your router/modem might be misbehaving, or your ISP is having issues.

• Firewall / antivirus / proxy / VPN interference: If your traffic to the game’s endpoints is blocked or delayed, a timeout can occur.

• Corrupted game/launcher files: If the launcher or game files are corrupted, some POST requests may fail

• Region/ISP routing issues: Sometimes the path from your PC to the game servers is suboptimal or blocked, causing delays

• DNS or local network configuration: If the DNS or network setup causes delays, timeouts may trigger.

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🔧 What you can try to fix or mitigate

Since the error often originates server-side, some fixes may only help partially—but many client‑side steps can improve chances of success. Try them in order:

1. Check server status / wait it out

   • Check official EFT channels (Twitter, Steam announcements, forum) for any known server outages.

   • If the server is under stress (wipe day, patch release), waiting is often the only solution

2. Restart the game and launcher

   • Fully exit the EFT launcher.

   • In Windows Task Manager, end any leftover EFT/BSGLauncher processes.

   • Relaunch and try again.

3. Restart your router/modem and PC

   • Power off your modem/router for ~30 seconds, power back on.

   • Restart your PC.

   • This refreshes network settings and can resolve transient connection faults.

4. Check your internet connection

   • Try browsing other websites/games to confirm connectivity.

   • If using WiFi, try switching to wired Ethernet if possible.

   • If using mobile hotspot, try different network.

5. Disable VPN/proxy (temporarily)

   • If you’re using a VPN or proxy service, disable it and attempt connection without. Some players found VPNs interfere.

6. Change DNS settings

   • In Windows: Network Settings → change IPv4 DNS to something like Google (8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4) or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1).

   • This can reduce name‑resolution delays that contribute to timeouts.

7. Temporarily disable/adjust firewall & antivirus

   • Make sure EFT/BSGLauncher is allowed through your firewall.

   • Add them as exceptions in your antivirus software.

   • As a temporary test, disable antivirus/firewall (with caution) to see if the error persists.

8. Clear EFT launcher cache / verify installation

   • In the launcher settings, look for “Clean Temp folder” or similar and clear it.

   • Use the launcher’s “Set path to existing game installation” or “Verify game files” option if available.

   • If all else fails, uninstall and reinstall the game/launcher.

9. Try a different network

   • If possible, try connecting via a different internet (e.g., mobile hotspot) to see if your ISP routing is the issue.

10. Contact support & report with logs

    • If none of the above works, contact Battlestate Games support. Provide your launcher logs and describe the error details.

🎮 Special notes for EFT

• This error is frequently reported right after major patches or wipes, when many players log in and servers get overloaded.

• On Reddit, many users reported the same error and found that the issue cleared once server load dropped.

• If you’re stuck at “post raid loading” or inventory/trader interactions and see gateway timeouts—same root cause may apply (server lag or backend timeout) rather than local PC fault.