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How to Fix End of Stream Disconnect

Fix End of Stream by reconnecting, checking server status, and adding Minecraft to antivirus exclusions.

Quick Fix

Wait a moment and reconnect. If persistent, check if antivirus is interfering with Minecraft.

Error Message

Internal Exception: java.io.IOException: An existing connection was forcibly closed

How to Fix

1

Wait and reconnect

2

Check if the server is still running

3

Add Minecraft to antivirus exclusions

4

Check network stability

5

Contact the server admin if it keeps happening

Common Causes

  • Server crashed or restarted
  • Network interruption
  • Server plugin forcibly closing the connection
  • Antivirus interrupting the connection

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Try reconnecting immediately
  2. If it fails, check if the server is up
  3. Add antivirus exclusion for Minecraft
  4. Test network stability

FAQ

Does End of Stream mean I was kicked?

Not necessarily. It usually means the connection was interrupted, which can be from a server restart, network issue, or crash.

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