This includes firewalls built into routers or other equipment, as well as programs like Zone Alarm, Black Ice, and the integrated firewall in Windows XP. Be sure that your computer is not behind a software or hardware firewall of any kind. Generally speaking, it's a good idea to wait 5-10 minutes before joining a new server, especially if you've been dropped from the previous server due to a connection problem. If you leave a server then jump into a new one the Master Server may see this as multiple uses of the same key. The Master Server keeps a record of your CD Key, IP address, and which server you're in. You may also receive this error if you are moving rapidly between different servers. By default the path is:Ĭ:\Program Files\Quake III Arena\baseq3\q3keyģ) Enter your complete CD Key in lower-case letters at the beginning of this file. Please note the file does not have an extension. Manually enter your CD Key into the Q3KEY file on your hard drive.Ģ) Open the Q3KEY file on your drive. Be sure that UDP port 27952 is open for clear communication if you have a firewall or some type of security software. Perhaps there is some type of firewall or security software blocking your game's communication to id's cdkey auth server. If you find any q3key files in your mod folders, delete them. Make sure you have one q3key file located in your " Quake III Arena\baseq3" folder and that it contains the correct cd-key. The most common causes of this error are configuration issues on the client (player) machine or problems with your connection to the id's Authentication Server. Invalid CD Key errors may occur for a wide number of reasons. Using a cdkey generator will allow you to overcome the checksum check within Quake3, stating that your cdkey is valid, however it is only valid for single player and will not allow you to play on the internet.
A cdkey is only valid if you bought the game and have a cdkey on your cd-case. Says its valid but when i try online play it says couldnt contact master server basicaly i think someone is using my cd key illegalyWhen you are connecting to a server what error are you seeing? Are you getting an "Invalid CDKey" or "Someone is using this CD Key" error message?Įach individual copy of Quake III Arena has been issued an exclusive CD Key.
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