This error is often caused by a “handshake” failure between your local client and the Prominence Poker servers, rather than a total server outage.
Here are the confirmed fixes for January 2026, broken down by platform.
Quickest Fix (All Platforms)
Try a Different Network Temporarily: The most consistent workaround for the “Authentication Failed” loop is to force the game to see a new connection path.
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Disconnect your PC/Console from your home Wi-Fi/Ethernet.
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Connect it to a Mobile Hotspot (from your phone).
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Launch the game and log in.
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Once you successfully reach the lobby, you can often switch back to your normal internet connection.
PC / Steam Fixes
If you are on Steam, the issue is usually cached network credentials. Do not just reinstall; it rarely fixes this specific error.
Method 1: The “Flush” Command (Most Success)
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Close Prominence Poker and Steam completely.
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Open your Command Prompt as Administrator (Search “cmd” in Windows start menu -> Right Click -> Run as Admin).
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Type the following commands one by one, hitting Enter after each:
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ipconfig /flushdns -
ipconfig /release -
ipconfig /renew -
netsh winsock reset
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Restart your computer and try launching the game.
Method 2: Verify Integrity
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Right-click Prominence Poker in your Steam Library.
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Select Properties > Installed Files.
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Click Verify integrity of game files.
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PlayStation (PS4/PS5) Fixes
On PlayStation, this error frequently happens because the license “token” on your console is out of sync with the server.
Fix: Restore Licenses
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Go to Settings > Users and Accounts.
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Select Other.
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Choose Restore Licenses.
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Wait for the process to finish, then restart the console and launch the game.
Note: Also ensure your console’s Date and Time are set to “Set Automatically via Internet.” A time mismatch can instantly cause an auth failure.
Xbox Fixes
Xbox users often encounter this due to the “Instant-On” feature keeping a stale session active.
Fix: Full Power Cycle
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Hold the power button on the front of the Xbox for 10 seconds until it turns off completely.
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Unplug the power cord from the back for 30 seconds (this clears the cache).
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Plug it back in and turn it on.
Is the Server Down?
If none of the above works, the servers might actually be down for maintenance.
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Check Official Status: Look at the official @ProminencePoker Twitter/X account.
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Check Community: Visit the r/ProminencePoker subreddit and sort by “New” to see if others are reporting the same error in the last hour.
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