How to Troubleshoot Error Code 1016 in Diablo 4?

Encountering Diablo 4 Error Code 1016 can be frustrating, as it is often caused by hidden network-related issues. Follow our comprehensive list of solutions to eliminate this error in Diablo 4 and enhance your gaming experience.

What Does Error Code 1016 Mean in Diablo 4?

Error code 1016 in Diablo 4 indicates various potential causes, including:

• Absence of internet connection
• Network device problems
• Misconfigured date/time settings
• Unreliable DNS settings
• Outdated network driver
• Windows Firewall blocking Diablo 4
• Other network-related issues on your PC

How to Fix Error Code 1016 in Diablo 4?

Start with the following checks and easy fixes:

1. Check your internet connection:
   • Perform a Speed Test to evaluate upload/download speeds and latency.
2. Restart your network devices:
   • Locate your modem or router and restart it.
   • Attempt playing Diablo 4 after the restart completes.
3. Verify date/time settings:
   • Ensure your device’s date/time settings match your IP address’s time zone, as mismatched settings may lead to connection refusal.

Proceed with the following solutions to troubleshoot Diablo 4 error code 1016:

Solution 1: Use Google DNS

1. Open the Run dialog using the Windows Key + R shortcut, type “control,” and press Enter.
2. Click on “View network status and tasks.”
3. Select “Change adapter settings.”
4. Right-click on your internet network and choose “Properties.”
5. Double-click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).”
6. Enable “Use the following DNS server addresses” and enter the following:
   • Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
   • Alternate DNS server: 8.8.4.4
7. Click OK and restart your PC.

Solution 2: Update the Network Driver

1. Click the Windows icon, type “Device Manager,” and open it.
2. Expand the “Network Adapters” section.
3. Right-click on your internet adapter and select “Update driver.”
4. Choose the “Search automatically for drivers” option.
5. Install the network driver update and restart your PC.

Solution 3: Allow Diablo 4 Through the Firewall

1. Click on the Windows icon, search for “Windows Defender Firewall,” and open it.
2. Select “Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.”
3. Click on “Change Settings” and choose “Allow Another App.”
4. Browse and navigate to the Diablo 4 installation folder.
5. Select the Diablo 4 executable file (.exe) and click Open.
6. Check the boxes in the “Private” and “Public” columns for Diablo 4, then click OK.
7. Restart your PC.

Solution 4: Restart Network Settings

1. Click on the Windows icon, search for “Command Prompt,” and open it as an administrator.
2. Enter the following commands one by one and press Enter after each:
   • ipconfig /flushdns
   • ipconfig /registerdns
   • ipconfig /release
   • ipconfig /renew
   • netsh winsock reset

Remember to restart your PC after applying each solution.

With these steps, you should be able to resolve Diablo 4 error code 1016 and enjoy a seamless gaming experience.