It is pretty normal for players to face errors while playing online games, and so is the case with GTA Online. While some issues cause lag or ping issues, others will not let you play the game at all. One of them is the "Failed to host a GTA Online session" that will prevent you from joining your world, and this could be pretty frustrating. If you are facing this error as well, here is how you can fix it.
Failed to Host a GTA Online Session Fix

There could be various reasons for this error to appear, and the most common one is the internet connection or server issues. Thus, to fix the "Failed to host a GTA Online session" problem, you need to first check if your internet is working properly. If you are using Wi-Fi, you can try turning it off and then restarting it. You can also contact your internet service provider if you are having internet issues.
However, if it is working fine, there is most probably an issue with the GTA Online servers and to confirm this, you can check its server status by going to the Rockstar Games Service Status page. If there is actually a problem with any service, you will have to wait for Rockstar to fix it.
If none of the above solves your "Failed to host a GTA Online session" issue, you can contact Rockstar Games Customer Support and raise a ticket explaining your problem, and they will get back to you with a solution based on the information that you have provided.
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