ESPN User Not Authorized Error Fixed

Have you been experiencing the ESPN User Not Authorized Error while trying to access ESPN content on your device? If so, you’re not alone. Many users have reported encountering this error message when attempting to stream live sports or access other ESPN content.

There are a few different factors that can contribute to this error message appearing. One common cause is an issue with your subscription. If you don’t have an active ESPN subscription, or if your subscription has expired, you’ll see this error message when you try to access ESPN content.

Another potential cause of the ESPN User Not Authorized Error is an issue with your device. If you’re trying to access ESPN content on a device that isn’t authorized to do so, you’ll see this error message. This could be because your device isn’t compatible with ESPN, or because your device isn’t linked to your ESPN account.

ESPN User Not Authorized Error

If you’re seeing this error message, there are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot the issue:

Check your subscription status

Make sure that you have an active subscription and that it is linked to your account. However, you may see an error message if you don’t have an active subscription, or if your subscription has expired.

If you pay for your ESPN subscription through a third-party provider (such as a cable or satellite company like spectrum), you can check your subscription status by reviewing your billing statement. This should show you any charges related to your subscription.

Check your device compatibility

Make sure that your device is compatible with ESPN and that it is linked to your account. To make sure that your device is compatible, you’ll need to check that it meets the minimum system requirements for the app or website.

These requirements vary depending on the type of device you’re using and the version of the ESPN app or website you’re accessing. Here are the minimum system requirements for the app on some common devices:

• iOS: ESPN requires iOS 12.0 or later. It is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
• Android: ESPN requires Android 5.0 and up.
• Amazon Fire TV: ESPN is compatible with Amazon Fire TV devices running Fire OS 5.0 or higher.
• Apple TV: ESPN is compatible with the 4th generation Apple TV or later.
• Roku: ESPN is compatible with Roku devices running Roku OS 9.1 or higher.

If you’re using a different device or an older version of the app, you may need to check the minimum system requirements for that specific version. You can find this information on the ESPN website or by contacting their customer support.

Restart your device

Sometimes, simply restarting your device can resolve the ESPN User Not Authorized Error. Press the power button for a few seconds and select reboot. However, unplug the power cord and replug it after a few minutes in devices like smart TV, Roku, etc.

Clear your cache and cookies

Clearing your cache and cookies can help resolve issues with your device and may fix the User Not Authorized Error problem. Go to Settings and application manager. Search for the ESPN app and select Storage. Now, tap on the clear cache to purge the cache and temp files from the app.

Request New Activation Code

If you’re trying to access content on a new device and you’re being prompted to enter an activation code, it’s likely because your device isn’t linked to your account. To link your device to your account, you’ll need to request an activation code and use it to activate your device.

Here’s how to request an activation code for ESPN:

1. Open the ESPN app website on your new device.
2. Select the content you want to watch.
3. You’ll be prompted to enter an activation code.
4. Click on the ‘Get an activation code‘ link.
5. Enter the credentials (email address and password).
6. An activation code will be displayed on your screen.
7. Enter the activation code into the app or website on your new device.
8. Your device will now be linked to your ESPN account and you should be able to access content on it.

Try on Another Device

Sometimes authorization problem occurs on a specific device only. In addition, it could be due to the device’s incompatibility. If you are getting authorization problems on the web browser, the reason is the same incompatibility.

However, we recommend trying ESPN on another device or web browser. This will fix the problem if ESPN is incompatible with the current device or web browser.

Contact ESPN customer support

If none of the above steps have helped, you may need to contact customer support for further assistance. There could be a problem with the credentials.

You can contact ESPN customer support by visiting the website and clicking on the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page. You can also reach out to ESPN customer support through their social media channels or by calling their customer support hotline.

Final Thoughts

We hope this blog post has helped you understand what causes the ‘ESPN User Not Authorized Error’ and how you can fix it. However, if you’re still having trouble accessing ESPN content after trying these troubleshooting steps, we recommend contacting ESPN customer support for further assistance.

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