Red Dead Online Error Code 0x20010006 on PC

Last Updated: August 15, 2025

Question: What can I do when encountering the following error while playing Red Dead Online on PC? 

• You have been disconnected from Red Dead Online due to a fault on Rockstar game services (Error: 0x20010006) 

Answer: This error is related to connectivity issues during online sessions. The following troubleshooting steps may solve the problem: 

Adding Red Dead Redemption 2 as an exception to your antivirus software 

On Windows 10 and 11, you can add Red Dead Redemption 2 as an exception in Windows Defender with the following steps:  

1. Open the Windows Start menu and select the Settings gear  

2. Select Update & Security  

3. Select Windows Security  

4. Select Virus & threat protection  

5. Select Manage settings, and then under Exclusions, select Add or remove exclusions  

6. Select Add an exclusion, and then select the folder where Red Dead Redemption 2 is installed  

   • Default location: C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2