Before diving into complex solutions, perform a soft reset:
Navigate to your Steam workshop directory. By default, it is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\1281930
If you are still experiencing issues with the connection loop, let me know: reload complete joining tmodloader
If you find yourself stuck on the joining screen after the reload completes, try these community-verified solutions:
Are you using any large overhaul mods like or Fargo's ? Is this a dedicated server or a Host & Play session? Before diving into complex solutions, perform a soft
You and the server host have different versions of the same mod.
A firewall, strict router, or unstable internet connection can interrupt the data transfer during the sync phase. Even if tModLoader reloads perfectly, it can't tell the server it's ready because the connection was blocked. You and the server host have different versions
When you join a modded Terraria server, tModLoader synchronizes and reloads all active mods to match the server's exact configuration. The "Reload Complete" message means your client successfully loaded the mods into memory.
: The game compares your enabled mods with the server's. If you are missing a mod or have an extra one enabled, tModLoader will automatically enable/disable or download the necessary files.
When you join a tModLoader server, your game client must match the server's mod list exactly. The "Reload complete" message means your PC finished reloading the mods to match the server.
Network timeouts often happen because your PC is trying to download, unpack, and reload mods all while maintaining a live connection to the server. You can bypass this by installing the mods before you click join.