Solution to “Your network settings are blocking party chat” error on Xbox

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When playing multiplayer games online, gamers use the party chat feature for communication. Many Xbox users have reported problems with party chat. The error they receive is “Your network settings are blocking party chat”. I

If you are facing similar problem and looking for solution, this post is for you.

Here we have discussed 6 easy to follow solutions that would resolve the party chat issue in your Xbox.

You can start with the first solution and if does not work for you, move to the next solution and so on.

Let’s look at the solutions now.

Solution One- Restart the party chat app

The problem with party chat might be temporary and many users were able to resolve the issue by restarting the party chat app.

Here are the steps to follow

Close the party chat app
Launch the Xbox One app installed on your Windows PC
Click on the right section and switch to 2^nd option called Parties
Click on Start Party

If you are still getting “Your network settings are blocking party chat” error, move to next solution.

Solution Two- Check the NAT Type

NAT stands for Network Address Translation. If the NAT Type is not set to Open, you might get the “Your network settings are blocking party chat” error.

There are three NAT options available – Open, Moderate, and Strict.

In order to enjoy multiplayer games online and use the Party Chat feature, the NAT Type should be set to Open and nothing else.

To see the NAT type, follow the steps below

Press the Xbox button on your Xbox Controller

Click Settings and then click on Network

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In the Network settings page, check the NAT Type under Current Network status

If the NAT Type is set to Open, launch the party chat app and see if the error has been resolved.

If the NAT Type is set to Strict or Moderate, you need to move to next solution.

Solution Three – Restart IP Helper Service

Internet Protocol Helper service helps in network administration of local computer by assisting applications to retrieve information about network configuration and modifying the network configuration if necessary.

If the IP Helper service is not working properly, it can prevent Xbox from retrieving important network configuration important.

This could lead to error like “Your network settings are blocking party chat”.

Restarting the IP Helper service might set things right and resolve the issue.

Here are the steps to follow.

Press Windows logo key and R simultaneously on the keyboard to bring up Run command console
In the Run command console, type services.msc and click the OK button
In the Services window, locate IP Helper in the list and click on Restart service

Now right-click IP Helper again and select Properties

In the Properties window, go to Startup type
If the Startup type is set to Automatic, don’t make any changes.
If the Startup type is set to Manual, click the down arrow button to see all options in drop-down list

Select Automatic as Startup type
Click Apply and then click OK to save changes
Close all windows
Restart your PC
Launch Xbox One app and try to join any party chat

If the above solution has not helped you, move to the next solution.

Solution Four – Restart Modem and Router

Some users were able to resolve the “Your network settings are blocking party chat” error by restarting the modem and router.

If you do not have a modem, restart the router only.

Here are the steps to follow.

Press the Power button on your modem and router to turn off both devices
Wait for 30 seconds
Press the Power button on your modem and router to switch on both devices

Check whether you are able to join any party chat or start party chat.

If the issue remains unresolved, move to the next solution.

Solution Five- Restart your Xbox console

You cannot ignore the possibility of something wrong with Xbox console or the network connection.

A simple restart might make things right and resolve the issue and get the party chat feature working again.

Here are the steps to follow.

Press and hold the Xbox button on the console until the device turns off.
After switching off the Xbox console, remove the power cable from the wall socket
Wait for at least one minute or more and then insert the power cable in the wall socket
Press and hold the Xbox button on the console until the device turns on.

Start the Xbox One app and check whether you are able to join or start party chat.

If the network connection issue persists, move to the next solution.