Gotta get the lousy handshake icon first, which can take a while.

Yea just set matchmaking to any conection casual or ranked and just finished matches doesn't matter if you win or lose just finish them adn then the game will confirm you are not a recruiter and let you into high priority matchmaking.

port forwarding should also improve the compatibility with other ppl

Originally posted by degenret:

port forwarding should also improve the compatibility with other ppl

He is using direct wired connection, any guidance would be appreciated

Originally posted by Washing Machine:

Gotta get the lousy handshake icon first, which can take a while.

waited 10 mins and noting

Directly copied from this guide check it for further infos
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=757254520

Port forwarding in your router / PC software firewall for the following ports:
TCP ports: 80, 443, 20002, 30840, 30850, 30870
UDP ports: 30840-30859, 30870-30879

These ports are used for logging into Capcom SFV servers and P2P matchmaking, of course both players still need to have a reasonable, low ping and maintain 60 frames per second during matches to play without lag.

Explanation / Notes:
TCP 20002 = Capcom Server / CFN
TCP 80 = fight request on (usually open by default)
TCP 443 = secure login / browser (usually open by default)
TCP+UDP 30870 = Battle Lounge
TCP 30840-30859, 30870-30879 = Ranked / Casual Matchmaking
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If your router allows to forward TCP and UDP ports with a single rule,
you can combine them like this:
TCP: 20002
TCP+UDP: 30840-30879
This is a less safe method, because it opens more ports than necessary.

Some users also reported that the following ports helped to stabilize connections:
TPC+UDP 7777-7778 = Unreal Tournament / UT Engine
UDP 27015 = Steam Server Traffic
TCP 27015 = Steam SRCDS-Rcon-Port
UDP 3478-3480 = Steam P2P + Voice Chat + SFV on PS4
TCP 1935 = SFV on PS4 / General PS4 Port
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Here you can find out how to enable port forwarding in your router model:
http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm
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Capcom CFN2 server IPs (when connecting from Europe):
IP: Port: Usually used for:
52.40.56.46 443 Web + Login (Amazonaws)
52.42.93.64 20002 Web + Login (Amazonaws)
95.101.72.208 443 Web + Login (Amazon Akamai servers):

54.202.232.224 30840 Matchmaking (Amazonaws)
54.2XX.XXX.XXX multiple ranges
54.245.179.44 30840 Matchmaking (Amazonaws)

You can ping + route trace Capcoms login servers as following:
press: WinKey + R
type: cmd
confirm with ENTER
type: tracert 95.101.72.208
or ping 95.101.72.208
confirm with ENTER

If you can't ping Capcom servers, then a software or hardware firewall is blocking your attempt. if get any packet loss here, then you should try a wired connection instead.

Also, have your friend check his antivirus settings if he’s playing on PC. He might be able to open the game, but perhaps the AV is cutting off communication with the game. Have him whitelist the entire game installation folder and then run a file verification through Steam.

you both have the game right? try to play against him to see if it works

is he rookie rank? it could explain why he got trouble to find games. Gonna be long until bronz

Originally posted by Nept:

is he rookie rank? it could explain why he got trouble to find games. Gonna be long until bronz

Yes cant find his first match of life

Can he find the match now ...?