How to Fix Error Code 6000.87 in Rockstar Games Launcher

The Rockstar Games Launcher is a digital storefront and launcher for PC games developed and published by Rockstar Games.

It allows users to purchase and download games from the Rockstar Games library, including Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, and Max Payne.

In some cases, players can experience connection issues with the launcher.

Many players have also reported that the Rockstar Games Launcher is not working, freezing, or not responding.

A common error that players face is the “#6000.87” error.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix the Social Club error code 6000.87 in the Rockstar Games Launcher for GTA 5 or RDR.

• What is error code 6000.80 in Rockstar?
• How to fix error code 6000.87 in Rockstar Games Launcher

What is error code 6000.80 in Rockstar?

Error Code 6000.80 in Rockstar means that the Rockstar Games Launcher is unable to connect to Rockstar Games Services.

This could be due to multiple reasons, like incorrect login credentials or attempting to sign in offline.

It can also be caused by a firewall/antivirus protection blocking the connection.

Lastly, incorrect Domain Name Servers (DNS) can cause connection issues.

How to fix error code 6000.87 in Rockstar Games Launcher

To fix error code 6000.87 in Rockstar Games Launcher, you can either try using ProtonVPN or 1.1.1.1 by Cloudflare.

You can also try Delete the social club folder or flushing the DNS cache.

If your antivirus is enabled, make sure that you’ve allowed the Rockstar Games Launcher and all of its associated programs/games to bypass it.

Fix 1: Use ProtonVPN

1. End the task for the Rockstar Games Launcher.
2. Visit the Proton VPN website.
3. Scroll down to the footer and select “Free VPN”.
4. Click on the “Get ProtonVPN for Free” button.
5. Install Proton VPN, open it, and create an account.
6. Connect to a free VPN and open the Rockstar Games Launcher.

Fix 2: Use 1.1.1.1 by Cloudflare

1. End the task for the Rockstar Games Launcher.
2. Go to https://1.1.1.1/ by Cloudflare.
3. Download 1.1.1.1 for Windows/macOS/Linux.
4. Open WARP and turn it on.
5. Open the Rockstar Games Launcher.

Fix 3: Delete the social club folder

1. Open the File Explorer.
2. Go to the “Documents” folder.
3. Open the “Rockstar Games” folder.
4. Delete the “Social Club” folder.
5. Open the Rockstar Games Launcher and log in to your account.

Fix 4: Flush your DNS cache

1. Using Windows Search, search for “cmd”.
2. Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
3. Type “ipconfig /flushdns” and press enter.
4. Type “netsh winsock reset” and press enter.
5. Restart your computer and open the Rockstar Games Launcher.

Further reading

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