s&box

one year ago

edited one year ago#1

iGaming

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JoinedMar 2024 Posts51 Score1,775

Why does it hate the VPN

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But if you turn on the VPN after the game already opens then it doesn't close and can connect to servers/games fine.

one year ago

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matt

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JoinedApr 2021 Posts266 Score2,045

This particular exception (SocketException 10013) indicates a client-side configuration issue, not a remote server problem.

Here’s why:

The message “access forbidden by its access permissions” means Windows or local networking settings are blocking the connection attempt — the program never even reaches the remote server (services.facepunch.com:443).
The server isn’t refusing the connection; your local machine is preventing it from being made.

Common local causes

Firewall or antivirus blocking outbound HTTPS connections for that executable.
Port 443 (HTTPS) blocked or restricted by group policy, VPN, or security software.
The app doesn’t have network access permission (especially if running in a restricted environment or sandbox).

one year ago

edited one year ago#3

iGaming

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JoinedMar 2024 Posts51 Score1,775

@matt That’s where I’m confused because I have every sbox executable whitelisted but I still can’t seem to find the executable that seemingly passes an argument to something else to launch the actual client or editor.

🤔

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UPDATE: It is now fixed thank you mysterious firewall whitelist adder