BFD3 & BFD Player (Expansion Packs) require activation/re-activation every 90 days with a stable Internet connection - Activation errors may occur if the time & date settings on your computer are manually specified; causing a 'time-out' between our servers and your computer.  


Example errors related to this problem can be found below: 


  • OOPS SOMETHING WENT WRONG
    • Error Retrieving User Details
    • This Request Could Not Be Authorized


The contents of this guide will help you sync the time & date settings on your machine to help prevent the authorization errors listed above upon activating / re-activating your BFD Software. 


For Windows:

  1. Open the Start Menu and type "Date & time settings" in the search bar.
  2. Select "Date & time settings" from the results.
  3. Ensure "Set time automatically" is enabled.
  4. Also, enable "Set time zone automatically."
  5. If necessary, click "Sync now" under Additional settings to force a time update. 

For macOS:

  1. Click the Apple menu () and go to System Settings.
  2. Scroll to General > Date & Time.
  3. Check "Set date and time automatically."
  4. Ensure the correct time zone is selected.
  5. Your Mac should now sync the date and time online. 

Keeping these settings synchronized helps prevent any authorization errors when activating or re-authorizing BFD3.