Apex Legends is a fast-paced game where decisions are made in a split second. If you’re not fast enough, the other players will get you and your adventure will end sooner than you expected.
That’s why you want to avoid any input delays or lag issues. If the game can’t quickly translate your input into gameplay actions, your opponents will quickly take you out of the game. Don’t hesitate to ask your teammates for health before it’s too late.
One way to prevent input delays and latency is to connect to the game server that has the least amount of ping or latency. Ideally, you should connect to the nearest server.
Follow the steps below to switch to a different Apex Legends server.
Steps to change Apex Legends server on PC
- Launch Apex Legends and go to the main menu.
- Then go to Data Centers (bottom right-hand corner of the screen).
- Select the server or data center you want to use.
Steps to change Apex Legends server on Xbox
- Launch the game and press R3 or the right analog button while on the loading menu.
- The list of available Data Centers should appear on the screen.
- Select the server or data center you prefer to use. Enjoy the game.
Steps to change Apex Legends server on PS4/ PS5
- Start Apex Legends
- Press the R3 button or the right analog button on your controller while on the loading menu
- The list of available Data Centers will be displayed on your screen
- Choose the server or data center you prefer to use
Enjoy the game with the new server settings.
Steps to change Apex Legends server on Nintendo Switch
- Launch Apex Legends and reach the loading menu.
- While on the loading menu, press the right analog stick
- This action will bring up the Data Centers menu
- Select the server or data center that you prefer
What data center should I use for Apex Legends?
Apex Legends automatically connects you to the nearest data center that has the lowest ping and packet loss. The default server has the least amount of latency.
By automatically selecting the nearest server, the game allows you to better focus on your strategy.
Generally speaking, there’s no need to manually change your server unless you’re experiencing persistent loading problems.
Keep in mind that selecting a server or data center that’s located further away from you may lead to a long list of connection issues.
For example, you may be disconnected in the middle of a game, you’ll experience lag issues or the game may randomly freeze.
Why are Apex servers so laggy?
There are multiple reasons why Apex Legends servers are slow to respond:
- You’re not using the appropriate game settings
- You’re using a low-spec computer
- The game servers encountered an unexpected issue
- You have an unstable Internet connection
- You’re experiencing bandwidth issues
Which Apex server has the most players?
There are over 45 different Apex data centers around the world. Apex Legends US servers have the most players. Almost 40 percent of the player base is located in the US.
Where are Apex Legends servers located?
- The US servers of Apex Legends are located in Salt Lake City, Oregon (four data centers), St. Louis, Dallas, Iowa (four data centers), New York, South Carolina (three data centers), and Virginia (two data centers).
- The South American servers are located in Sao Paolo (four data centers).
- The European servers are located in London, Amsterdam, Belgium (three data centers), and Frankfurt (two data centers),
- In Asia, Apex Legends has servers in Hong Kong, Taiwan (two data centers), Singapore (three data centers), and Tokyo (six data centers).
- There are also six Apex Legends servers available in Australia.
- The Middle East servers are located in Bahrain.
Does Apex Legends have servers in India?
Apex Legends does not have any servers in India. But if you’re located in India, connect to one of the game servers from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, or Tokyo.
Which is the easiest server in Apex Legends?
There’s no such thing as “the easiest server” in Apex Legends. It all boils down to how skilled and experienced you are compared to your opponents.
What does GCE mean in Apex servers?
The GCE tag indicates the respective Apex Legends server relies on the Google Compute Engine infrastructure.
This technology allows Respawn Entertainment to use incredibly powerful virtual machines in the Cloud as server resources.
In this manner, there’s no need to acquire and manage any server hardware.
Note: This guide was updated in June 2023.