Are you constantly getting kicked to orbit in Destiny 2 with Error Code Cabbage? This specific error indicates that your home router's firewall is aggressively blocking the game's network traffic. Follow this technical guide to configure your router settings, bypass the firewall block, and restore your connection.
You finally launch into a new Destiny 2 strike, land on the planet, and prepare to fight. But within seconds, the game world freezes. No enemies spawn, and you are abruptly kicked back to orbit with a frustrating warning:
You have lost connection to the Destiny 2 servers. Error Code: CABBAGE.
You have lost connection to the Destiny 2 servers. Error Code: CABBAGE.
Unlike random server disconnects, Error Code Cabbage is a very specific, localized hardware conflict. It means your home Wi-Fi router is utilizing a strict, outdated firewall protocol that is actively inspecting and blocking the peer-to-peer data packets Destiny 2 uses to load game zones.
This error is notoriously common on specific router brands (like Technicolor, Thomson, and certain ISP-provided gateways) that have "SIP ALG" or strict fragmented packet filtering enabled by default. Here is the step-by-step diagnostic guide to bypassing this hardware firewall and stabilizing your game.
Step 1: Diagnose Your ISP Gateway and NAT Type
Before you log into your router, you must verify if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) is placing you behind a strict Carrier-Grade NAT (CGNAT), which makes fixing router ports nearly impossible.
- Close Destiny 2 completely.
- Open a web browser on your PC or smartphone and navigate to the TraceMyIPOnline IP & Network Tool.
- Run a network scan to check your active IPv4 status and ISP details.
If the tool flags your connection as a Mobile/Cellular gateway, or if your IP is masked by an active VPN, your connection is inherently restricted. Disable any commercial VPNs immediately. Fast-paced peer-to-peer shooters like Destiny 2 require a direct, unhindered residential route to function properly.
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Step 2: Disable SIP ALG on Your Router
The primary trigger for Error Code Cabbage is a router setting called SIP ALG (Session Initiation Protocol Application Layer Gateway). This setting is designed to help VoIP calls, but it severely corrupts gaming packets.
- Open a web browser and type your router's default Gateway IP address (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1) into the URL bar.
- Log in using the administrator credentials found on the back of your router.
- Navigate to the Security, Advanced, or Firewall settings tab.
- Locate the setting for SIP ALG (sometimes listed under Application Layer Gateway or NAT Passthrough).
- Uncheck the box or toggle it to Disabled. Save your changes.
Step 3: Enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
If disabling SIP ALG does not clear the error, your router's firewall is simply refusing to open the specific UDP ports Destiny 2 needs to load the world environment.
- While still logged into your router's administrator dashboard, navigate to the Network or Advanced Settings menu.
- Look for UPnP (Universal Plug and Play).
- Toggle UPnP to Enabled.
- If your router has a setting for Extended Security or Strict Packet Filtering, disable it.
- Save your settings and physically restart your router by unplugging it for 60 seconds. When your network comes back online, launch Destiny 2. You will no longer be kicked to orbit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Error Code Cabbage mean in Destiny 2?
Error Code Cabbage indicates a severe localized network blockage. It means your home internet router is using strict firewall rules or security protocols that are intentionally dropping the specific peer-to-peer data packets required to load the game's zones and enemy spawns.
How do I fix the Cabbage error on console or PC?
The only reliable way to fix Error Code Cabbage is to log into your home Wi-Fi router's administrator dashboard and change its internal security settings. You must disable "SIP ALG" and ensure "UPnP" is enabled, allowing the game to freely open the ports it needs to communicate with the host.
Is the Destiny 2 Cabbage error a server outage?
No. Error Code Cabbage is exclusively a client-side, hardware-level router issue. It is not caused by Bungie's servers going offline, nor is it caused by a simple slow internet speed. It is a strict firewall conflict.