# 2018/04/26 - Mass Disconnect Due To DDoS Attack **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** unscheduled-downtime, official\ **Created:** [April 26, 2018, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277 "2018-04-26T15:56:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 36
**Author:** ![Phebul\_Sinulf](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/phebul_sinulf/32/69041_2.png) [@Phebul\_Sinulf](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Phebul_Sinulf)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/713 "2018-04-26T20:01:10Z")
Was able to log on to my alt account with the steam client. Not able to log in with the regular eve client with my main account. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Bindair\_Dunndat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/bindair_dunndat/32/69006_2.png) [@Bindair\_Dunndat](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Bindair_Dunndat)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/714 "2018-04-26T20:01:38Z")
I guess you are going to have to play … erm … with yourself … ---
**Author:** ![Manua\_Imporials](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/manua_imporials/32/69046_2.png) [@Manua\_Imporials](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Manua_Imporials)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/715 "2018-04-26T20:02:01Z")
cant even hit play on the launcher it just keeps spinning ---
**Author:** ![Doragon\_Ulvbanen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/doragon_ulvbanen/32/69039_2.png) [@Doragon\_Ulvbanen](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Doragon_Ulvbanen)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/716 "2018-04-26T20:02:16Z")
Ayy Manua! ---
**Author:** ![Greiver\_Domonica](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/greiver_domonica/32/23081_2.png) [@Greiver\_Domonica](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Greiver_Domonica)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/717 "2018-04-26T20:02:33Z")
Cleared cache, restarted client, uninstalled and reinstalled and still cannot log in, keep getting Socket Closed. Right in the middle of ice mining. ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Merrys](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/saint_merrys/32/186271_2.png) [@Saint\_Merrys](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Saint_Merrys)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/718 "2018-04-26T20:02:38Z")
restarted the client and still the same ---
**Author:** ![Ebi\_Higgstone](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/ebi_higgstone/32/68899_2.png) [@Ebi\_Higgstone](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Ebi_Higgstone)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/719 "2018-04-26T20:02:59Z")
Happened to me too, I had to log out and re-sign in. ---
**Author:** ![Imustbecomfused](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/imustbecomfused/32/140896_2.png) [@Imustbecomfused](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Imustbecomfused)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/720 "2018-04-26T20:03:32Z")
I restarted everything including the computer. no changes here… cant even get to login screen. client wont load after launcher loads. ---
**Author:** ![Doragon\_Ulvbanen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/doragon_ulvbanen/32/69039_2.png) [@Doragon\_Ulvbanen](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Doragon_Ulvbanen)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/721 "2018-04-26T20:03:34Z")
At least you’re in this with me ---
**Author:** ![Moderat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/moderat/32/69002_2.png) [@Moderat](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Moderat)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/722 "2018-04-26T20:03:43Z")
After restarting PC, it worked. Try this. ---
**Author:** ![Doragon\_Ulvbanen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/doragon_ulvbanen/32/69039_2.png) [@Doragon\_Ulvbanen](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Doragon_Ulvbanen)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/723 "2018-04-26T20:04:07Z")
I’m trying restarting Steam and opening the launcher ---
**Author:** ![Moderat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/moderat/32/69002_2.png) [@Moderat](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Moderat)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/724 "2018-04-26T20:04:20Z")
If you can’t reach character screen, you might need to clear cache ---
**Author:** ![Universe\_Mann](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/universe_mann/32/68911_2.png) [@Universe\_Mann](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Universe_Mann)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/725 "2018-04-26T20:04:45Z")
Sir, this worked for me. I would like to tongue your private parts as a reward. ---
**Author:** ![Moderat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/moderat/32/69002_2.png) [@Moderat](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Moderat)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/726 "2018-04-26T20:05:10Z")
I deleted my game from Steam and downloaded the eve launcher and everything worked after a restart. ---
**Author:** ![Lil\_Gangrel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/lil_gangrel/32/68998_2.png) [@Lil\_Gangrel](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Lil_Gangrel)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/727 "2018-04-26T20:05:31Z")
try restarting your pc after clearing your cache was finally able to login after restart ---
**Author:** ![Imustbecomfused](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/imustbecomfused/32/140896_2.png) [@Imustbecomfused](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Imustbecomfused)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/728 "2018-04-26T20:05:39Z")
I am not reinstalling Eve Online again… facepalm ---
**Author:** ![Moderat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/moderat/32/69002_2.png) [@Moderat](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Moderat)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/729 "2018-04-26T20:07:25Z")
LOL enjoy ---
**Author:** ![Carteron\_Shikkoken](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/carteron_shikkoken/32/211876_2.png) [@Carteron\_Shikkoken](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Carteron_Shikkoken)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/730 "2018-04-26T20:07:45Z")
i just verified the game files it deleted some “stuff” cleared cache restarted and worked fine for me I wish you the same success ---
**Author:** ![Doragon\_Ulvbanen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/doragon_ulvbanen/32/69039_2.png) [@Doragon\_Ulvbanen](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Doragon_Ulvbanen)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/731 "2018-04-26T20:08:10Z")
I’m also in the progress of verifying files, hope it works for me as well ---
**Author:** ![Carteron\_Shikkoken](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/carteron_shikkoken/32/211876_2.png) [@Carteron\_Shikkoken](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Carteron_Shikkoken)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/732 "2018-04-26T20:09:00Z")
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