6 Ways to Fix the Fall Guys Failed to Login Error on a Windows PC

The Fall Guys failed to log in error is a startup issue many players have reported. One Fall Guys player’s Reddit post said this, “I downloaded Fall Guys the day that it became free, but when I logged in, the was a failed to login, connection error.” The full message for this error says, “Failed to login, please check your connection.” Players can’t play Fall Guys on Windows PCs when this error occurs. This is how you can fix the Fall Guys failed to login error.

Check the Server Status for Fall Guys

Check the server status for Fall Guys before attempting any troubleshooting methods. It could be the case that there’s a general server outage causing the issue. You can check for server issues by opening this Epic Games status page and clicking Fall Guys. If that page shows not everything is operational, try waiting a day or two before starting Fall Guys again.

The Epic status page

Verify Fall Guy’s Files

The Fall Guys failed to login error can sometimes arise because of missing or corrupted game files. Some players confirm they’ve fixed this gaming issue by verifying Fall Guy’s files. Check out this Epic Games page for details about how to verify the files for your game.

The Verify button

Update Visual C++ Runtimes on Your PC

Installing new Visual C++ Redistributable packages is a potential fix for Fall Guys failed to login error players confirm has worked for them. Microsoft has a webpage that includes numerous Visual C++ Redistributable packages with which players can install runtime libraries required for some games. This is how you can update the visual C++ runtimes on a Windows PC to apply this potential fix.

1. Open whatever web browser you utilize and go to this Microsoft download page.
2. Click the X64 and X86 architecture download links for the Visual Studio 2015-2022 package.
3. Next, use the Windows logo + E hotkey to go into the download folder containing your Visual C++ Redistributable packages.
   
   

   The download page for Visual C++ Redistributable packages

4. Double-click the VC_redist.x64.exe file to bring up a window for installing its libraries.
5. Click I agree to license terms box and Install to update the libraries.
   
   

   The Visual C++ Redistributable window

6. Repeat the previous two steps for the downloaded VC_redist.x86.exe file.

Some players who’ve fixed the Fall Guys failed to login issue also say they uninstalled all Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable packages on their PCs before installing new ones as outlined above. So, you can try doing that as well, but I can’t confirm how necessary it is. You can uninstall Microsoft Visual C++ packages via the Programs and Features applet in the Control Panel.

Set a New Google DNS

Setting a new Google DNS could be a potential Fall Guys failed to login error fix for some players. Applying this potential resolution will change your PC’s DNS (Domain Name System) to a Google alternative. These are the steps for setting the Google DNS in Windows.

1. Right-click Start, select Run, input ncpa.cpl and press Enter to access Network Connections.
2. Next, click the adapter for your internet connection with the right mouse button to select Properties.
3. Double-click the Internet Protocol Version 4 label for the IPv4 checkbox.
4. Click Use the following DNS server addresses to activate the DNS server value boxes for that setting.
5. Enter 8.8.8.8 for the Preferred DNS server value box.
6. Input 8.8.4.4 within the Alternative DNS server value box.
   
   

   The DNS server settings

7. Press OK to exit the IPv4 DNS settings window.
8. Restart Windows and try playing Fall Guys.

Scan System Files

Running a system file scan is a troubleshooting method that can resolve the Fall Guys failed to login by repairing corrupted Windows files. You can apply this potential fix by executing a System File Checker command within the Command Prompt. Microsoft’s SFC page provides instructions for how users can execute that command on Windows PCs.

The System File Checker command

Reinstall Fall Guys

Finally, reinstall your Fall Guys game if none of the possible resolutions above work on your PC. Fortunately, Fall Guys is quite a small game that won’t take too long to download. This is how Epic Games users can reinstall that game.

1. Go into your Epic Games client and its Library tab.
2. Click the … under Fall Guys to select Uninstall.
   
   

   The Uninstall option in Epic Games

3. Press Uninstall to confirm the removal of the game.
4. To reinstall, click Fall Guys in your Epic Games Library tab and select Install.

I hope one of the potential resolutions covered above fixes the Fall Guys failed to login error on your Windows PC. They are possible fixes worth trying because players confirm them to work. However, any players who still need more potential fixes for this issue can get in touch with the technical support service for Fall Guys by clicking Contact Us on this Epic help page.