Hamachi is the Virtual private network that the players use to play games with their friends worldwide. Many players around the globe use Hamachi to create and share servers, but several users might face issues with Hamachi and be unable to connect to Minecraft while using it.
Hamachi not working in Minecraft is a general issue that can sometimes be unable to create a server and invite others. At the same time, sometimes, it may cause a problem in joining the server using Hamachi.
If you are also facing the issue, then there is no need to worry because we will provide a complete solution by which you can make your Hamachi work 100 percent once again.
Check our separate post on how to fix io.netty.channel.AbstractChannel$AnnotatedConnectException error in Minecraft.
This article will provide you with a complete solution for Hamachi not working in Minecraft, so let’s explore them.
Hamachi Not Working Minecraft
There are different reasons that can cause Hamachi not to work correctly. Let’s take a look at some solutions that can help you in fixing this:
Recheck The Login Details
This is not a big problem; it is not a technical error, but it occurs if the players share the wrong ID and password with their friends. Sometimes the player creates an ID using special characters and a combination of upper and lower case letters, but these are not sent to other players because of a typing error.
Thus it is recommended that players should send the details by copy-pasting them instead of just typing them to avoid this problem. The issue can be solved most of the time by typing the correct credentials and logging into the server.
Change Network To Private
The common cause of most internet-related problems is the use of public networks. When you select the network as public, the security alert increases, and as a result, Minecraft or Hamachi may get blocked. Change the network to Private to allow most settings to work on the network. You can solve this by following these steps:
- Right-click on the network icon on the taskbar.
- Choose Open Network and Sharing Center and change the network to private from the public in the first option.
- This will probably solve the issue.
Only 5 Computers
If you use the free Hamachi version, only 5 players can join it, and the sixth joining player will find the error in joining. The limit can be raised by upgrading to the paid version, and if not, it is not recommended to invite the sixth player.
The error will be shown as a blue triangle on the screen of the sixth player who is joining after the server is complete. The limit can be upgraded by paying the amount of $49 per year for 32 players; 256 players can play the game at a single server by paying $199 per year, and by paying $299, the player count goes to unlimited.
Check out our separate post if your Friend Can’t Connect to Minecraft Server.
Use The Latest Version
To play Minecraft using Hamachi, it is crucial to use the latest version of Hamachi and Minecraft. It is also possible that Minecraft has been updated, but Hamachi no longer supports it. It is also possible that the server connections break if everyone on the server is not using the same version of Hamachi and Minecraft.
It is not a good thing to waste time finding out whose version is different from others, but the best thing everyone can do is update their versions.
You can update Minecraft in simple and easy steps using the Minecraft launcher. You can also go into the properties of Hamachi and Minecraft to check the versions and check the internet to find out about the latest version.
Check The Windows Firewall
It is also possible that the firewall blocks the features of Minecraft or the Hamachi and restricts it from working freely. The firewalls are designed in order to avoid the incoming connections that seem suspicious, and they can block Minecraft or Hamachi.
To run Minecraft and Hamachi free from errors and blocking, it is necessary to allow it on the firewall. These are the steps to do so:
- Press the Windows + R on the desktop screen and type the control panel.
- Go to the system and security option in the control panel and then choose the windows defender firewall.
- You will see the Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall in the window’s left pane; click on it.
- Click on change settings to make the change to the firewall settings. This will ask for confirmation.
- Allow the jawaw.exe through the private and public networks and click on OK.
Exit the firewall and run the Hamachi to see if it is working.
Add LogMeIn Hamachi To Your Firewall Allow List
LogMeIn Hamachi is the program that makes the connection and stores the data in its directory. Windows firewall may also block LogMeIn hamachi due to its monitoring over the incoming and outgoing connections. You must also allow the program through a firewall for the Hamachi to work correctly. These are the steps to do so:
- Press the Windows + R on the desktop screen and type the control panel.
- Go to the system and security option in the control panel and then choose the windows defender firewall.
- You will see the Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall in the window’s left pane; click on it.
- Click on change settings to make the change to the firewall settings. This will ask for confirmation.
- Now you will not see the MeIn Hamachi in the list because it is not a program on its own but is used in Hamachi.
- Click on allow another app button to show another window.
- Click on browse and select the LogMeIn Hamachi.exe in the browser options.
- It will be on the list, select it and press add.
- Click OK and exit.
- Now allow the app through public and private networks just like before.
Use IPv4 Address
Hamachi must use the IPv4 address, and using another network address might result in an unstable connection. To check the connection address, go to the Hamachi and click on the side of the power button. This will show the network address that you are using.
If you are not using the IPv4 address, you can also change it from here. If you can not find this setting, then follow these steps to change it to IPv4 address:
- Right-click on the connection icon in the taskbar and select the Open Network and Sharing Center.
- Now, select the change adapter settings from the left pane. It would be the second option on the list.
- It will show the list of connected networks on the computer.
- Right-click on the network that you are using and choose the properties.
- You will see the list of network connections; choose the Internet Protocol Version 4 and then click on the properties option.
- It will open a new window, click on the advanced option in the general tab and deselect the automatic metric option. Now enter 1 in the interface metric and click OK.
Close all the windows and start Minecraft using Hamachi to see if it is working or not.
Delete The Mods
The mods can also be the main culprit in the issue. It has been observed that the mods cause most of the problems, especially the online, because they may conflict with the server programming and cause the issue.
To run Minecraft without any issue on Hamachi, make sure to disable or delete all the mods from Minecraft. There are various methods to do so. Also, we have a detailed guide on how you can easily uninstall the mods from Minecraft. It is better to start undermining the mods from the oldest version because they are most likely to become outdated or unsupported.
Final Thoughts
Hamachi not working on Minecraft can be due to different types of issues, errors, and bugs. It requires multiple programs such as Hamachi, Minecraft, windows, and server connections at a time. A minor conflict in the programming can lead to these issues. Luckily, there are many ways to avoid and solve the problem, discussed one by one above.
