"...you may be offline" when I'm clearly not (login screen)

Bent Pixels·Jul 1, 2018·12 votes·7,708 views

So I tried to login to League just now and right after I opened the client and saw the Darius login screen and stuff, it wouldn't let me click on the password box so i could type it in, saying "We're unable to log you in because you may be offline" above the username box.

Well, IF I were offline, I wouldnt be able to create this thread on the boards page or watch Bjergsen's recent YouTube upload, so I dont believe this is a problem on my end. I have restarted the client several times and also restarted my computer, but still nothing.

This is the first time this has happened to me and if anyone has any knowledge about this issue please let me know, and please try to fix this asap @rito

15 Comments

ElephantHammerJul 1, 20183 votes

That feeling when the server page laughs in your face saying it's up and running when it clearly isn't. QQ

ADapperOctopusJul 1, 20182 votes

This has just happened to not just me but my whole group of friends that was playing with me. We're currently in a chat talking about it. One friend was able to circumvent it briefly by switching the login server from NA to OCE and then switching back. Now that fix isn't working either because the game is trying to force an update preventing anyone from switching back. So, how's it going with everyone else? Have a good day?

Edit: Additionally, the Riot server status page says that everything is working fine other than the earlier problems, but clearly that is not accurate.

Edit 2: I actually just had a change over here, it allowed me to switch back to NA and log back in but now it's trying (and failing) to patch the NA client.

WukongMainJul 1, 20182 votes

I just got the same problem. I decided to closed the client and then right clicked the desktop shortcut and clicked Run as Administrator and it worked. Hopefully it works for you!!

Bent PixelsJul 1, 20181 votes

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the Riot server status page says that everything is working fine other than the earlier problems, but clearly that is not accurate.

yeah i agree. i asked my discord if people were having the problem and one of my friends logged out and it didnt let her back in. Well this sucks, but maybe ill get to bed at a decent hour but still, wish i could play league :(

ADapperOctopusJul 1, 20181 votes

I actually just had a change over here, it allowed me to switch back to NA and log back in but now it's trying (and failing) to patch the NA client.

Bent PixelsJul 1, 20181 votes

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I actually just had a change over here, it allowed me to switch back to NA and log back in but now it's trying (and failing) to patch the NA client.

LMAO well it looks as if the entire NA server is fucked right now

NoctixJul 1, 20181 votes

Also getting this too when the status page is saying the server is online, and I'm clearly connected to the internet.

WukongMainJul 1, 20181 votes

I just got the same problem. I decided to closed the client and then right clicked the desktop shortcut and clicked Run as Administrator and it worked. Hopefully it works for you!!

Bent PixelsJul 1, 20181 votes

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I just got the same problem. I decided to closed the client and then right clicked the desktop shortcut and clicked Run as Administrator and it worked. Hopefully it works for you!!

I tried to run as administrator but that didn't work. thank you for the suggestion though. I guess itll just be a night without league :(

call me geraldJul 1, 20181 votes

Also having the same problems... Ive managed to log in after multiple times closing and reopening it, however, The play button is gray and will not allow me to enter a game.

OniZetsu666Jul 1, 20181 votes

Just happend to me and I got a 503 error for boards, discord and anything related to league and or gaming. But other sites were working just fine and it wasn't my internet.

Bent PixelsJul 1, 20181 votes

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Just happend to me and I got a 503 error for boards, discord and anything related to league and or gaming. But other sites were working just fine and it wasn't my internet.

wtf thats weird. I havent tried any other games and i also havent gotten a 503 error anywhere, league must really be in the shitter right now

ADapperOctopusJul 1, 20181 votes

No problems over here, able to log into games such as Fortnite and Overwatch.

OniZetsu666Jul 1, 20181 votes

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No problems over here, able to log into games such as Fortnite and Overwatch.

I ment like the league sites like op.gg and mobalitics

CatastrophicJul 1, 20181 votes

Yea have had this happen to me, I found a fix:

Go to C:\Riot Games\League of Legends\Config
Open "LeagueClientSettings.yaml" with notepad
Find the line:
gameflow-patcher-lock:
Delete this whole line
Save the file, restart your LoL Client - and you should be able to log in again.

Source: https://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/help-support/Tb1fUZFV-known-issue-were-unable-to-log-you-in-because-you-may-be-offline