Are Apex Legends’ servers down? Here’s how to check

Is it you or just the servers?

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We know why you’re here. You can’t log into Apex Legends, and you’re trying to figure out if it’s a problem with your game specifically, or if the Apex servers are down. Luckily for you, there are a few tips and tricks you can try to figure out where the problem lies.

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If you’re having connection issues—maybe you’re running into the “No Server Found” error—and you’ve gone through all the usual steps on your end like checking the status of your internet and restarting your PC, there are a few ways you can check the status of Apex’s servers. While there isn’t an official server status page, there are plenty of ways to find out what’s going on—and whether you’ll need to find something else to play.

Here are the best ways to check Apex‘s server status.

Is Apex Legends down? How to check Apex‘s servers status in 2023

Official Apex accounts

The official Apex Twitter account, which is run by developer Respawn Entertainment, will typically announce any significant connection issues or server problems. The account is updated constantly, so it’s a great place to check if you think the game is having a major outage. Be aware, though, that smaller problems aren’t usually announced, so region-specific problems may not be addressed on the account.

Players can also reference the EA Help Twitter account to see if other players are reporting problems or report the issue themselves. The more players notify EA and Respawn of issues, the faster they’ll be tracked and fixed.

Down Detector

Down Detector is a third-party website that tracks the servers of popular services and games like Apex. The site allows players to see the most-reported issues, an outage map, and a timeline of problems. Players can also comment on the page to let others know if they’re still experiencing issues or if they’ve been resolved. 

Down Detector isn’t an official EA site, but it’s generally extremely reliable since its data comes from widespread community reports.

Apex Legends Status

Apex Legends Status is another third-party website dedicated to tracking Apex issues. If you’re simply looking to get the current server status across regions and platforms, this is the best place to do it. The page breaks down each platform’s status, crossplay, and EA accounts to give players as much information as possible.

Apex Legends Status also has a wealth of other interesting information available to players, including legend pick rates, average win rates, and more. Like Down Detector, it’s an unofficial source, but it’s usually accurate. 

Other network issues

If your home internet is fine and other players aren’t reporting server issues, something else might be at play. Other network issues can prevent players from connecting to matches, including online platforms like Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. If you’re on PC, Steam or Origin may also be having their own issues. It’s worth checking the server status of those platforms just to pinpoint exactly what’s causing the problem.

How long does it take for Apex Legends servers to restart?

Apex servers are typically fixed within a few hours at most, so you won’t have to wait days or weeks for the game to come back up again. The Respawn team won’t let the entire game be completely down for too long, so it’s probably best to check back in after an hour or so of waiting to see if they’ve announced anything.

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