Awaiting CD key authorization

[wyattearp]

My friend isn't able to join the server due to that. He sits and waits but it doesn't go away. any body know a fix for this? He did delete the validity key but still nothing.

[Deleted]

I've seen this issue if the router is blocking ports (or preventing port forwarding) on 20500, 20510, 20600, 20610 and 28960.
Also, it's possible (if this is a reinstall of the game) that an "old" referenced host is listed under the "HOSTS" directory (%windows%/system32/drivers/etc/). Open with Notepad and remove anything below the commented areas:

# Copyright (c) 1993-2009 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host

# localhost name resolution is handled within DNS itself.
# 127.0.0.1 localhost
# ::1 localhost

((DELETE ANYTHING BELOW THIS))

[wyattearp]

Alright I will give it a shot.

[Adam!]

I had this the other night for all servers. A simple /connect IP in console was enough for me!