Fix Exodus ‘Cannot Connect to P2P Networks’ Error Fast

Exodus is an extremely popular cryptocurrency wallet software that typically works without a hitch.
As one of the most decked-out cryptocurrency wallets available, Exodus allows users to store a huge range of cryptocurrencies within a single wallet. This enables users with even diverse portfolios to access everything all in one place.
However, because Exodus needs to connect to the relevant nodes via peer-to-peer networks, it can sometimes be blocked for one reason or another, leading to a Cannot Connect to P2P Networks error.
This error typically occurs when Exodus is used with an internet connection or on a device that has network restriction — oftentimes, these P2P connections are blocked from outside the computer.
We will show you how to resolve it below.

Update your Exodus Wallet, most issues occurs by outdated version:

Fix the P2P Networks Error

If you are only seeing this error with DASH, then you will just need to update your Exodus wallet to fix the problem. Otherwise, proceed through the following steps to resolve the issue.

Exodus uses port 8333 for Bitcoin and port 9333 for Litecoin connections. Because Exodus connects to the networks of these assets over peer-to-peer (P2P) these can sometimes be blocked by the network (since these networks are also often used for file transfer services).
First thing’s first, try to restart Exodus and see if it fixes the issue. If not, try the following troubleshooting steps.

The simplest way to overcome this error is to install and use Exodus from a computer or device that you have full control over, in an environment that you control. That means not using Exodus on a company computer or a public computer.
Beyond this, if you’re running Exodus on a computer that connects to the internet using a VPN or proxy, try turning these off if possible — some of these automatically block the ports Exodus needs to connect through.
If doing this still doesn’t solve the issue, try checking your router or firewall network settings. You might find that these ports have been blocked for both UDP and TCP, remove this restriction or add an exception for ports 8333 and 9333.
You might also find that it’s a simple DNS issue preventing you from establishing P2P connections. Try changing your DNS over to something less restrictive, like OpenDNS using the following name-servers: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.222.220. A full guide on how to use OpenDNS can be read here.
You can also use the following guide (here) to re-sync with each individual blockchain, temporarily bypassing the issue for now.
If none of these work, try disabling Denial of Service (DoS) protection in your router, firewall or modem. It is possible that Exodus is being mistakenly blocked as the origin for a DDoS attack, as these devices believe that connecting to hundreds of nodes at once is a suspicious activity.
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