This issue pops up often with all the different network configurations about. To help keep the forum clean, all issues connecting to osu!'s ingame chat and multiplay system (Bancho) should be directed here.
Common solutions to this problem:
Common solutions to this problem:
- On Vista+, try turning down UAC to a lower setting, running in XP SP2 compatability mode, or allowing osu! to run as administrator.
- Have you tried logging out and back in?
- Make sure Bancho isn't actually down: http://stat.ppy.sh/
- If you use firewall by any chance, please disable it and test again.
- Make sure your osu! is up-to-date (you can do so by going to Options > Maintenance > Run Updater)