Do the Call of Duty servers not work?

Online games aren't always functional in this day and age. Contemporary Warfare 3 is not an anomaly. You've come to the correct spot if you're looking to find out if the Call of Duty servers are unavailable.

Are the servers for Call of Duty down?

The good news is that Call of Duty has an official online service website, so you can still use any online functions even if you are stuttering. But based on my experience, it won't be updated for a time, particularly if Modern Warfare 3 releases a new season or receives new content. As a result, you may visit the following websites to determine if the problem stems from server instability or whether your internet provider is to blame:

• Visit the DownDetector Call of Duty page. While this might be an unofficial source, it is entirely user-dependent, with DownDetector compiling each of the players’ reports and providing valuable insight.
• Follow CODUpdates X (formerly known as Twitter) handle. If there is an issue regarding connectivity or a game-breaking glitch, you can be assured that CODUpdates will report it. They will also link to their issue Trello board so that you can follow up on known issues for Modern Warfare 3.
• Visit Modern Warfare 3’s subreddit and Steam discussion board. While you will encounter the occasional troll and meme, users will be fast to report any error – especially connection errors – that may appear during their sessions.

Is Warzone unavailable? How to look up the status of a server

If you are just playing Warzone, you may run across some problems that are interfering with your gameplay. Because the servers for Call of Duty and Warzone are distinct, there's a potential that neither Warzone nor Multiplayer may have the same problems or go down simultaneously. In any scenario, you may still check the Warzone server status by going to the official Call of Duty online service website. You may also go to the DownForEveryoneOrJustMe Warzone page if you'd want something similar to DownDetector. Undoubtedly a suitable moniker for a webpage. Make sure you visit and follow CODUpdates as well. For any user reports, visit Warzone's subreddit.

Fixing connection problems

You may not be able to access Modern Warfare 3 even if Activision's servers are online. I've had this several times, but fortunately there's a simple solution if you follow these steps:

• Check your internet or reset it because sometimes, your router may be the sole issue. By resetting it, you’re giving the router a fresh start.
• If you use a wireless connection, the link from the router to your computer or console may be weak. This is something that I had problems with, but connecting it via ethernet cable, my internet issues seem to have dropped for the most part.
• Sometimes certain modes like Zombies will have problems that might not impact the whole game. If this happens to you, try a different mode to see if it’s isolated. 

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