Failed to log in: the authentication servers are currently down for maintenance [duplicate]

So once a month I'm having this problem where I can't connect to any servers with 1.8 but I can with 1.9, this makes it so I can't play on the servers that are only for 1.8.

How can I fix this?

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Best Answer

I don't think you can do anything except wait. It is strange however that it only was in 1.8 and not in 1.9. It could be possible that this is a bug from only one Minecraft server, as I've seen this problem multiple times with these sorts of protocol hacks.

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How do you fix Minecraft authentication servers are currently down for maintenance?

For that:

Unplug the internet router from the wall socket. ...

Press and hold the power button on the back of the router for at least 15 seconds.

Plug the router back in and press the power button to turn it on. ...

Wait for the internet access to be granted and check to see if the issue persists.

How do I fix failed to authenticate server?

Fixes to try:

Reboot the network.

Re-login your Minecraft account.

Flush your DNS and renew your IP.

Change the DNS servers.

Update your network driver.

Close bandwidth-hogging programs.

Turn off Windows Firewall.

Use a VPN.

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