How to fix Pokemon Go ‘failed to authenticate’ error while using wi-fi?

Pokemon Go players worldwide are facing an error while logging into the game via Wi-Fi. According to these reports, players encounter an error message that reads ‘failed to authenticate’ whenever they attempt to log in using Wi-Fi.

Encountering the ‘failed to authenticate’ error prompts a message suggesting the player use an alternative linked account. Currently, no official statement has been issued regarding this error.

Speculation suggests that this issue may stem from the recent changes implemented in the latest update to the Android OS, potentially affecting the game’s compatibility on Android devices.

However, it’s important to note that these are speculative claims, and there has been no official statement on the matter.

Although there has been no official statement about the reason behind the issue so far, on the bright side, the developers have shared an acknowledgement of the error.

In the statement, the official support team of Niantic shared that they are currently investigating the issue and soon they will share a fix for the errors.

While awaiting the official fix, players can explore the following potential workarounds:

• Use mobile data instead of Wi-Fi for logging into the game, then switch back to Wi-Fi after successfully logging in.
• iOS users can attempt to resolve the issue by clearing the cache of the Pokemon Go app. This can be done by navigating to Settings > Apps > Pokemon Go > Clear Cache.
• Consider uninstalling and then reinstalling the game.

In the event that these workarounds prove unsuccessful, patiently waiting for the official fix remains the only viable solution for players.

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