====== I get a timeout when entering a game via the aLobby in Settlers 3 - why? ======

__Possible reasons for this are:__

  * **The game is already full.**
    * In that case, this error is normal.
    * //Solution: // choose another open game.
  * **You are trying to enter a game without an active VPN connection that has been opened only to players with VPN. **
    * //Solution:// Launch your [[en:alobby:vpn|VPN]] connection.
  * **You try to enter a game without an active VPN, which was also opened without VPN. **
    * //Solution:// See [[en:alobby:ports|Port List]] and follow the instructions there for router and firewall.
  * **You try to join a VPN-hosted game.**
    * //Solution:// [[en:faq:welche_ports_muss_ich_an_meiner_firewall_freigeben_um_zu_spielen]].