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Cannot Connect To Steam (PC/NA) PLZ HELP!

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  • Melivar
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    Same here. Always heard about steam issues but first time I have ever not been able to log in
  • Goofysean
    Goofysean
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    Same here
    Can’t login with Steam
  • ChalzZy
    ChalzZy
    Soul Shriven
    Same here
    NA SERVER
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  • Naomi_K
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    Having the same problem
    PC EU
  • Goofysean
    Goofysean
    Soul Shriven
    @ZOS_GinaBruno
    Please help us
  • Asriel_Brightborn
    It's insane how many issues they've had with Steam login over the last six years. If it's Steam, they need to tell Valve to get their act together as it reflects poorly on Zenimax. And if it's Zenimax's implementation of the Steam single sign on... well, no surprise there.
  • Slyjinxy
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    Same here, can't log in.
  • averyfarmanb14_ESO
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    Yep, can't connect here, either. Whatever delegated auth Steam provides isn't working - I'm logged into Steam without difficulty, but apparently ESO can't hit Steam & auth/auth me.
  • linuxlady
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    im pc eu steam on linux and im logging in ok. i wonder what the issue could be...
  • averyfarmanb14_ESO
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    linuxlady wrote: »
    im pc eu steam on linux and im logging in ok. i wonder what the issue could be...

    PC NA here, so I'm suspecting a regional or server issue. I'm sure they will have it resolved shortly, but nothing gets things moving like raising a hue & cry...
  • mochizx
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    Same here, was working fine around 8:30 EST...
  • Sulan
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    Same problems, pc eu steam
  • Anacario
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    It is a steam problem, not a ZOS problem. https://downdetector.com/status/steam/
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  • phaneub17_ESO
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    Fortunately I connected my Steam account to Stadia, so when Steam is down I get on ESO thru my phone on Stadia app. No addons though, that's the only issue. Staring at the base UI is depressing.
  • jle30303
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    And yet I can get into, and play, other Steam games?
  • Kane_Hart
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    Anacario wrote: »
    It is a steam problem, not a ZOS problem. https://downdetector.com/status/steam/

    Steam might be having an issue but it's a ZOS issue that in 2021 they don't offer an optional login feature with the steam client...
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  • SeaGtGruff
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    linuxlady wrote: »
    im pc eu steam on linux and im logging in ok. i wonder what the issue could be...

    Have you been logged in for the last hour or so? If so, you may have gotten in before the problem started.
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  • huntgod_ESO
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    Stupid launcher...sigh.

    Apparently you can bypass the launcher again, logged in directly no problems.
    Edited by huntgod_ESO on 11 March 2021 04:09
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  • linuxlady
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    ok so i logged out and tried to login so it wont let me back in since logging out....
  • Flex_Mentallo
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    GF said go ahead and play tonight, can’t log in... Man this and no inferno Medusa drop ugh. Lol. Dang.
  • jle30303
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    Stupid launcher...sigh.

    Apparently you can bypass the launcher again, logged in directly no problems.

    HOW do you bypass the launcher, please?
  • PeacefulAnarchy
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    jle30303 wrote: »
    Stupid launcher...sigh.

    Apparently you can bypass the launcher again, logged in directly no problems.

    HOW do you bypass the launcher, please?
    Find where it's installed (right click in steam and browse to local files) and launch the exe directly. It bypasses steam, but won't let you log in anyway if you only own it on steam. You can only bypass if you own it through ZOS as well.
  • Knockmaker
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    Same here.
  • sean.plackerb14_ESO
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    jle30303 wrote: »
    Stupid launcher...sigh.

    Apparently you can bypass the launcher again, logged in directly no problems.

    HOW do you bypass the launcher, please?
    Find where it's installed (right click in steam and browse to local files) and launch the exe directly. It bypasses steam, but won't let you log in anyway if you only own it on steam. You can only bypass if you own it through ZOS as well.

    Yea that seems to be the case. Launching eso64 directly worked for me but I first bought the game directly through ZOS then later bought it on steam.
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  • kirasdream
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    jle30303 wrote: »
    Stupid launcher...sigh.

    Apparently you can bypass the launcher again, logged in directly no problems.

    HOW do you bypass the launcher, please?

    If I remember correctly, it's This PC/LocalDisk(whatever directory your ESO is in)>SteamLibrary>steamapps>common> Zenimax Online>ZosSteamStarter.exe

    The ZosSteamStarter will be an application; you can right click it, go to properties, then compatibility, and then either check/uncheck "Run this program as an administrator".

    However, I've done this solution multiple times with offline/online Steam, restarts, repair, you name it, and it doesn't work. Hopefully it does for you.
  • kirasdream
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    kirasdream wrote: »
    jle30303 wrote: »
    Stupid launcher...sigh.

    Apparently you can bypass the launcher again, logged in directly no problems.

    HOW do you bypass the launcher, please?

    If I remember correctly, it's This PC/LocalDisk(whatever directory your ESO is in)>SteamLibrary>steamapps>common> Zenimax Online>ZosSteamStarter.exe

    The ZosSteamStarter will be an application; you can right click it, go to properties, then compatibility, and then either check/uncheck "Run this program as an administrator".

    However, I've done this solution multiple times with offline/online Steam, restarts, repair, you name it, and it doesn't work. Hopefully it does for you.

    Ugh, sorry, forgot another solution. It's:
    This PC/LocalDisk(whatever directory your ESO is in)>SteamLibrary>steamapps>common> Zenimax Online>Launcher>Bethesda.net_Launcher.exe

    That is another way, but also doesn't work for me.
  • xAk_MoRRoWiNdx
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    I'm having the same issue today. It was working fine earlier, until I got off and back on, and it was giving me this screen. I did some digging and I found the solution (or close to) is to go into Steam files and get find the "eso64.exe". I logged in via my ESO UserID and it all worked out

    I wonder what's going on. Hmmmm
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    • PoisonedSweetroll
      Thought it might had been some screw up because my internet went down for a few seconds like usual, then i tried all the suggestions with no luck. But it seems it's an issue with Steam itself.

      Well, guess i'll play Oblivion tonight. Not complaining but i was more in the mood for ESO.
    • kirasdream
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      I'm having the same issue today. It was working fine earlier, until I got off and back on, and it was giving me this screen. I did some digging and I found the solution (or close to) is to go into Steam files and get find the "eso64.exe". I logged in via my ESO UserID and it all worked out

      I wonder what's going on. Hmmmm

      Didn't work for me. Just basically said "If you purchased the game through Steam or Stadia, please start the game on that platform". Still won't work through steam :#
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