I’m having trouble getting my Discord bot to run. Every time I try to start it, I get this error message:
Discord.Net.WebSocketException: 'Received close code 4012: Requested gateway version is no longer supported or invalid'
I’m not sure what’s causing this. Could it be a version issue? Maybe I need to update to a newer version of Discord.Net?
Does anyone know how to confirm if the version is actually the problem? And if it is, is updating the only solution, or are there other ways to fix this?
I’d really appreciate any help or advice on how to get my bot up and running. Thanks!
This error typically occurs when your Discord.Net library is outdated. Discord periodically updates their gateway protocol, rendering older versions incompatible.
To resolve this, update your Discord.Net package to the latest stable version using NuGet Package Manager. You can find the current version on the Discord.Net GitHub repository.
If updating doesn’t solve the issue, you may need to review your bot’s code for any deprecated methods or properties. The Discord.Net documentation usually provides migration guides for major version changes.
As a best practice, regularly check for updates to your dependencies to avoid similar issues in the future. Also, consider implementing a try-catch block around your bot’s connection code to handle potential exceptions more gracefully.
I ran into this exact issue a few months back. It’s definitely a version problem. Discord regularly updates their API, and older versions of Discord.Net can become incompatible.
Here’s what worked for me:
First, check your current Discord.Net version in your project’s dependencies. Then, head to the Discord.Net GitHub page and look at the latest stable release.
If you’re behind, update your Discord.Net package using NuGet Package Manager. Usually, this solves the problem right away.
If you’re still getting errors after updating, you might need to make some code adjustments. The Discord.Net documentation is pretty good for highlighting breaking changes between versions.
One last tip: consider using a library like Discord.Net.Commands to simplify your bot code. It made my life a lot easier after the update.
Hope this helps you get your bot back online!
yo, i had this problem too. it’s probs ur discord.net version. just update it in nuget and u should be good. if not, check ur code for old stuff that might not work anymore. btw, make sure to keep ur packages updated so this dosent happen again. good luck!