How to Fix "UPnP not successful" on Xbox One & Series X|S Consoles

Many Xbox One owners reported UPnP not successful message on their console. This is a network error and it can cause issues during the multiplayer sessions, so let’s see how to fix it.

How can I fix UPnP not successful error on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One?

1. Change the settings on your router

1. Log in to the router’s configuration page.
2. Locate the UPnP setting and turn it off.
3. Restart your console, modem, and router.
4. After your router boots, open the configuration page again and enable UPnP setting. If available, make sure to enable Zero Config setting as well.
5. Restart your modem and router once again and check if the issue is still there.

If UPnP feature isn’t available on your router, try using DMZ, Port Forwarding or Port Triggering features instead.

2. Set a static IP address on Xbox and open the required ports

1. On your Xbox, go to the Dashboard.
2. Select Settings > All Settings.
3. Now select Network > Network Settings > Advanced settings.
4. Write down the information from the screen.
5. Now go to the IP Settings > Manual.
6. Enter the Subnet mask and Gateway from the previous screen. Be sure to set a unique IP address that isn’t used by any other network device in your network.

Now you just have to open the network ports. To do that, follow these steps:

1. Open your router’s configuration page.
2. Now open the following ports:
   • Port 88 (UDP)
   • Port 3074 (UDP and TCP)
   • Port 53 (UDP and TCP)
   • Port 80 (TCP)
   • Port 500 (UDP)
   • Port 3544 (UDP)
   • Port UDP 4500 (UDP)
3. Save changes and check if the problem is resolved.

There you go, two solutions that can help you fix the UPnP not successful error on your Xbox One, so be sure to try them both.

This isn’t the only network issue you can experience on XBOX, and we wrote about Your network is behind a cone NAT and how Strict NAT type can affect your gaming performance.

How to fix UPnP not successful?

Restart your Xbox, modem, and router, then enable UPnP in the router settings. Remove any manual port forwarding or DMZ rules that may conflict with UPnP, save the changes, and test the network connection again.

Is UPnP needed for Xbox?

Xbox does not strictly require UPnP, but it helps the console automatically open the ports needed for multiplayer games, party chat, and online services. Without it, you may need to configure port forwarding manually.

Can you play online without UPnP?

Yes, you can play online without UPnP when your router already allows the required connections or you configure port forwarding manually. However, some games, party chat features, or matchmaking services may experience NAT errors.

How do I activate my UPnP?

Open your router’s administration page, sign in, and find the UPnP option under advanced, network, or NAT settings. Enable UPnP, save the configuration, restart the router, and then test the Xbox network connection.

What happens if I disable UPnP?

Disabling UPnP prevents devices from automatically opening network ports. Your Xbox may show a strict or moderate NAT type, and you could encounter problems with multiplayer games, party chat, or connecting to other players.