Troubleshoot directv.com streaming issues
Having streaming problems on directv.com? Find out how to fix them.
Try this first:
- Sign out of directv.com.
- Restart your computer.
- Sign back in to directv.com and try again.
You can also:
- Clear your cache and cookies.
- Go incognito (private browsing).
- Try another web browser or device.
- Use a different internet connection (Wi-Fi® or wired).
How to go incognito or use private browsing
Microsoft Edge (InPrivate Browsing)
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the three dots (...) in the upper-right corner.
- Select New InPrivate Window.
Google Chrome (Incognito Mode)
- Open Google Chrome.
- Click the three dots (⋮) in the upper-right corner.
- Select New Incognito Window.
Mozilla Firefox (Private Browsing)
- Open Firefox.
- Click the three horizontal lines (≡) in the upper-right corner.
- Select New Private Window.
Safari (Private Browsing)
On Mac
- Open Safari.
- Click File in the menu bar.
- Select New Private Window.
On iPhone/iPad
- Open Safari.
- Tap the Tabs button (two overlapping squares).
- Tap [X] Tabs or Start Page.
- Select Private.
- Tap + to open a new Private tab.
Internet Explorer (InPrivate Browsing)
- Open Internet Explorer.
- Click the Gear icon (or Tools) in the upper-right corner.
- Select Safety.
- Click InPrivate Browsing.
| Browser | Windows Shortcut | Mac Shortcut |
| Microsoft Edge | Ctrl + Shift + N | Command + Shift + N |
| Google Chrome | Ctrl + Shift + N | Command + Shift + N |
| Firefox | Ctrl + Shift + P | Command + Shift + P |
| Safari | N/A | Command + Shift + N |
| Internet Explorer | Ctrl + Shift + P | N/A |
Still having streaming issues? Check out these tips.
| Error message | Reason | How to fix |
| Video streaming is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later. | There are many possible causes. | Try streaming the movie or show later. |
| You've reached the maximum number of devices allowed for concurrent streaming. To watch on your current device, one of the other devices will have to stop streaming. | You have reached the maximum allowed streams to run at the same time. | Stop streaming on another device and try again. |
| Your subscription does not include this channel. Please upgrade your package or add the premium programming. | You need a subscription to a premium network or another TV package to get this title. | Upgrade to that premium network or TV package from any mobile device or computer. |
| We're sorry, this video is no longer available. | A movie or show in your queue or playlist isn’t available on DIRECTV. | Choose another title. |
| We couldn't play this content at this time. Please restart the app and sign-in again. | Too many tabs may be open or there is an issue with the current open tab. | Clear your cache and cookies. |