Why can't I join any Minecraft Multiplayer servers? [duplicate]

This just started happening today:

I have minecraft installed on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. For some reason multiplayer doesn't work for me: I get a good ping for the server but every time I attempt to join, for the first few moments everything works and chat is working but then, all the players freeze, chat doesn't work, portals don't work, and when I type something in chat, it doesn't show up. After 5 more seconds, I get kicked from the server and it says "Connection lost Timed Out".

I've tried joining many servers (hypixel, mineplex, etc.) but none of them work (the same thing happens to all of them). I've tried restarting my computer 2 times, disconnecting and reconnecting my wifi, and I re-installed minecraft.

What can I do to fix this?

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Best Answer

"After 5 more seconds, I get kicked from the server and it says 'Connection lost Timed Out'."

That's the problem, it sounds like your ping is dying when you join the server, try joining a much smaller server (like 5 players on it), make sure your ping is under 100 (150-ish is fine) and see if you can play.

Other things that could cause this

Your connection to your router - Try playing on an LAN world hosted on a family member's or friend's computer, if this does not work, you may need to contact you internet provider or router vendor for a replacement router.
Connection to the Mojang servers (used for authentication with online-mode servers, this usually gives a different error if it is offline though)
Connection to the game server (ping)
Connection from your router to the server, your router might not like you playing on server or might block the ports the game uses to connect
Your minecraft might not be "set up" correctly, like the jvm arguments, try reinstalling minecraft (highly unlikely, but still possible, make sure to back up your saves/configs/anything else you want to keep)
That evil thing called a Firewall, try whitelisting Minecraft in it

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Why can I not join a multiplayer server in Minecraft?

Possible solutions are: Check that your network connection is enabled, and that no programs are blocking outgoing connections. Try disabling any existing firewall program, or changing its configuration options. Restart your modem/router.

How do I fix Minecraft multiplayer not working?

How to fix the Minecraft error: "Multiplayer is disabled. Please check your Microsoft account settings"

Step 1) Changing the account age to over 18. ...
Step 2) Leaving the Microsoft family group. ...
Step 3) Allow multiplayer on Xbox. ...
Step 4) Connect to a test server to ensure the problem is fixed.

Can you duplicate a Minecraft server?

You can't copy part, only your whole server. Also, it needs to be your server. Otherwise, not possible.

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