Unable to download patch files. [30413][25008][20495][20495]

Hey everyone, I just did this quick fix and it worked for me! It patched right away. (I am Australian too)

https://imgur.com/a/0wGCdtJ

Remember to do the steps in reverse (aka select back to automatic DNS server after)

I hope it helps! GOOD LUCK!

I'm Irish, i have attempted all of the suggested fixes from everyone but still get the error every time i try to download the patch. unable to download patch files [30413][25008][10009] . really wanna get this sorted asap.

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Originally Posted by FearTheOldBlood

Ok i managed to fix the issue on my end. Heres what i did

Locate and select the network connection. After that, hit the Properties button. Now, hit the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) that is under the ‘This connection’, the following items: section. Next, choose the ‘Use the following DNS server addresses’ and then, in the Preferred DNS server, write 4.2.2.2. After that, in the Alternate DNS server, enter 4.2.2.4. Now, mark the ‘validate settings upon exit’ option and hit the OK button. Here, you might be asked to confirm the process, so, press the OK button once again.

Thereafter, click on the Windows Key once and then, write “cmd” in the search box. Now, double-tap on the Command Prompt and press the Run As Administrator option that is present on the result list. Here, you need to apply the below highlighted commands and press the Enter button after each command.

In the Command Prompt, enter “ipconfig /flushdns”.
Then, type “ipconfig /release”.
Lastly, write “ipconfig /renew”.

After this is done your internet will briefly disconnect for approximately 5 seconds and then reconnect. Open up FFXIV and log in.

Do these things in exactly this order. I hope this works for you guys, it did for me.

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Did this and after restarting my PC and modem, the patch downloaded for me. I'm not sure which part fixed it, and I did notice the /renew command didn't seem to do anything, as the command prompt was giving me and error about un-connected media *shrugs*

I had hoped that the emergency maintenance that was carried out would provide a fix to this issue but im still having the exact same problem. i have attempted all suggested solutions to no avail. getting really pissed off at this stage i have never had an issue downloading patches before now. Something must have changed on the developers side, as i have made no alterations to my setup. Please look into this properly and come up with a proper solution.

I know there are probably reasons not to tell us what's happening behind the scenes, but it would sure be nice if an admin popped in just to say "Don't worry guys. Someone is working on the problem right now".

The DNS fix doesn't work for everyone. There is a method that worked for me and several other people on Reddit though. You need to use a VPN and connect it to somewhere else while downloading and you should stop getting these errors. I'm an Aussie and I connected to America to fix mine. Even if you get an error halfway through just start it again and it should work eventually.

The best VPNs to use for this are CyberGhost and CactusVPN since they both have free 1 day trials that only require an email to sign up for. Even if this sounds intimidating to some of you I encourage you to give it a chance since it was the only thing that worked for me.