Fixed Call of Duty Vanguard server snapshot error

Here is a complete guide on how you can fix the Server Snapshot Error at Call of Duty:Vanguard . Call of Duty:Vanguard is a first-person shooter that was just released recently. It has already gained great popularity among game lovers. However, many players have reported encountering the "Server Snapshot Error" message.

SummaryWhat causes the server snapshot error on Call of Duty:Vanguard?Fix Call of Duty:Vanguard Server snapshot error1]Switching from Domination game mode2]Make sure your NAT is openCheck NAT type on Xbox console:Check NAT type on PC:

This error basically kicks them out of online matches and prompts them to quit the game. This error occurs on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles. Now, if you are one of those users who encounter the same error, this guide is for you. In this article, we are going to mention several functional fixes that will help you to fix the server snapshot error.

What causes the server-snapshot-error on Call of Duty:Vanguard?

Here are the possible causes that could trigger the server snapshot error on Call of Duty:Vanguard:

• A lot of users have faced this error in Domination game mode. Considering this, it can be assumed that the error may be due to the Domination game mode issue. You can try disabling Domination game mode then see if the error is fixed.
• This can also happen if the NAT type is not open. So make sure the NAT type is open and not closed.

Now that you know the causes of the error, you can try an appropriate fix from those listed below.

Call of Duty:Vanguard Server Snapshot Error Fix

Here are the methods to fix server snapshot error on Call of Duty:Vanguard:

1. Switch to Domination game mode.
2. Make sure your NAT type is open.

Now let's discuss the above solutions in detail!

1]Switch game-mode Domination

The Server Snapshot error is mostly reported by players who were playing in Domination mode. However, it is not yet clear if the error only occurs when playing Domination mode. Since a large number of Call of Duty:Vanguard players have reported encountering this error with Domination mode, we recommend that you stay away from any type of Domination game mode.

Here are some of the game modes that don't seem to have this error. You can play in any of these modes to avoid the error:

• Free for all
• Team Deathmatch
• Kill Confirmed
• Search and Destroy
• Hard point
• Patrol
• Check

If you encounter the Server Snapshot error with any other game mode, you can try the next potential fix to resolve the error.

2]Make sure your NAT is open

You are likely to encounter this error when your NAT (Network Address Translation) is closed. Therefore, it is recommended to check if you have an Open NAT type. It is basically used to check whether or not your machine can be easily accessible to other players while playing online games. When you have a closed NAT type, it will cause problems to establish connections with other players in the same lobby as yours. Therefore, you might get the server snapshot error on Call of Duty:Vanguard. SO if the scenario is applicable, change your NAT type to Open.

Now, depending on the platform you are on, the steps to check and change the NAT type differ. We share steps for some popular platforms; then checkout below.

Check NAT type on Xbox console:

First, you need to check if your NAT type is Closed or Open. To check the type of NAT on the Xbox console, you can go to network settings. Here are the steps to check NAT type on Xbox console:

1. First, press the Xbox button on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S console to bring up the guide menu.
2. Now go to System tab then click All Settings optional.
3. Then, inside the Settings menu, click on the Network Settings menu.
4. After that, under Current Network Status and check if the NAT Type field is Open or Closed.
5. Once done, you can change the NAT type by enabling UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) by accessing your router settings.

Check the NAT type on the PC:

If you encounter the error while playing the game on PC, you can follow the steps below to check the NAT type:

1. First, open taskbar search and find and open the Xbox Console Companion app.
2. Now, in the Xbox Console Companion app, tap on the gear icon present in the lower left corner and then tap on the Network tab.
3. Next, in the Network tab, check the status of the NAT type.
4. After that, if the status is closed or moderated, you enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) by going to the router settings.

Check NAT type on Playstation 4 and Playstation 5:

For Playstation 4 or Playstation 5 users, here are the steps to check NAT type:

1. First, from the main Playstation dashboard, click on the Settings menu.
2. Now, in the Settings menu that appears, go to Network and go to the Show connection status section.
3. After that, see if the NAT type is displayed other than Type 2. If yes, you can try to enable UPnP from router settings.

That's it!

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