Steam: login failed - you can do that
In this practical tip, we explain what you can do if your login to Steam has failed. We'll also show you how to work around a failed Steam connection if the service goes offline. So you can start your single player games despite connection problems.
Login failed on Steam: possible causes
If the Steam servers are busy because many players are downloading at the same time, the login may fail. Try the following:
- It often helps to close Steam and start again.
- Alternatively, reboot your computer to restart all processes.
- If you still cannot log in to Steam, you can see on AlleSt Stör.de whether the fault is global. If the error is caused by Steam, you can play some games in offline mode.
- Another solution is to restart the router or to deactivate and re-establish the connection. Test whether you can connect to the Internet via the browser.
- Check that you are using your correct account name and password. In another article, read how to reset your password on Steam.
