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Seeing ‘connected to the Dota 2 game coordinator logging in’? Here’s what to do

Valve is quick to fix server outages.

Whenever players want to enjoy some Dota 2, they have to rely on several factors to go right. The first is getting good teammates, which is rare enough as is, and the second is hoping that Valve doesn’t experience some server issues.

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Errors like “connected to the Dota 2 game coordinator logging in” often appear when Steam and Dota 2 are having server outages, and they might look intimidating due to their red color scheme. Coordinator stands for Dota 2’s servers, and the word appears in other error texts.

How to fix the “connected to the Dota 2 game coordinator logging in” error

  1. Check Dota 2’s server status. If the servers are down, you will need to wait for Valve to fix Dota 2’s servers.
  2. Visit community hubs like Reddit and Downdetector to see if there are other players reporting server outages.
  3. Restart your router and change your DNS servers to troubleshoot your home connection.
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The steps above can be followed regardless of the coordinator error players receive. If Dota 2’s servers are down, you won’t be able to fix the “connected to the Dota 2 game coordinator logging in” error by yourself since it’ll require a fix on Valve’s end.

Players who receive this error while the servers are up and running should restart their router. A simple reset can grant you a new connection route to Dota 2’s servers and can be enough to fix a coordinator error.

If you still encounter the “connected to the Dota 2 game coordinator logging in” error after applying all the solution methods, wait around 10 minutes in the main lobby and consider contacting Valve’s support team so they can take a thorough look.

Overall, the error should disappear on its own right after Valve gets its servers back up again.


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Gökhan Çakır
Gökhan is a Staff Writer and Fortnite Lead at Dot Esports. Gökhan graduated as an industrial engineer in 2020 and has since been with Dot Esports. As a natural-born gamer, he honed his skills to a professional level in Dota 2. Upon giving up on the Aegis of Champions in 2019, Gökhan started his writing career, covering all things gaming, while his heart remains a lifetime defender of the Ancients.