Steam is one of the most popular platforms for downloading and playing games. There is a feature on Steam where users are allowed to trade in-game items and also trade extra copies of a game through Steam Gifts. Steam trade works best most of the time but some users encounter an error with trading on steam called steam error 26. There are various other errors related to trading in-game items but we will focus on Steam Error 26 in this article. If you are wondering how to perform a trade error 26 fix, then read on to learn the methods to fix it.
How to Fix Steam Error 26 on Windows 10
Before we get onto how to troubleshoot the error, let’s see what are the causes for this
- Steam Guard is disabled
- Steam Client trading is corrupt
- Steam client Friend backpack is full
- Steam client app is corrupt
Method 1: Restart Steam Client
People experiencing steam trade error can try restarting the Steam client, follow the steps below to do it.
1. Regsklik op die Stoom client in the bottom right side of the taskbar and click on Verlaat.
2. Druk gelyktydig Ctrl + Shift + Delete keys to launch Task Manager, and make sure the Steam client is not running in the task manager.
3. If it is still running, click on the Stoom client and click on Einde taak.
Method 2: Trade with your Friend Again
If the user you are performing the trade with does not have enough space on their backpack, then you may face Steam error 26. Make sure their backpack is not full and can receive the trade items.
If there is a temporary error in trading items then Steam Error 26 can occur. You can re-try trading again to see if it fixes the problem. Check the trade history page, if there is no log of trading on the trade history page then you can try again by accessing the incoming offers section and selecting the trade offer you have received. Follow the steps below to go to the Trade history page.
1. Druk die Windows sleutel, tik Stoom en klik op Opening.
2. Klik op die Profiel foto en klik op Kyk na my profiel.
3. Klik nou op Inventaris on the right-hand side of the Steam client.
4. Klik op die arrow af naby die Trade Offers en klik dan op View trade history to view if your trading has been completed.
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Method 3: Re-login Steam Client
Sometimes a corrupt login credential can cause an error with trading items. This can be solved by logging out of the Steam client and logging in again.
1. Maak die Stoom aansoek.
2. Klik nou op die Profile username present on the top-right side of the client and click on Log out of account.
3. Maak die Stoom kliënt and re-open it, using the login credentials.
Method 4: Enable Steam Guard
For Steam trade to work well, enabling Steam is required and is a pre-requisite. See if Steam Guard is enabled on your Steam client, if it is not enabled then you need to enable it, it is recommended to try trading after 15 days when the Steam Guard is turned on manually.
1. Begin die Stoom app.
let wel: Make sure you are logged in with your Steam credentials.
2. Klik op die Stoom present on the top-left side of the screen, and click on the Stellings opsie.
3. Gaan nou na die rekening en klik op die MANAGE STEAM GUARD ACCOUNT SECURITY knoppie.
4. Kliek op Get Steam Guard codes by email (will require you to re-login).
5. Re-login to your corresponding steam account on the Steam client. You may be asked for a Steam Guard code when you log in again.
6. After this process, you will receive a Steam code by u E-posadres.
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Method 5: Unfriend and Re-add your Friend with whom you trade
There may be conflicts with your Friend trading items. So, you can try unfriending them and friending them again to see if it fixes the issue.
1. Begin die Stoom aansoek.
2. Then, click on your Gebruikersnaam oortjie en klik op Vriende.
Step I: To Unfriend
1. In the friend menu, all your current friends will be mentioned, click on a Vriend.
2. Klik nou op more (Three dots) en klik op Onvriendin.
Step II: To Re-add Friend
1. To add your friend again, Click on your Gebruikersnaam oortjie en klik op Vriende.
2. Now, in the friends’ tab, click on Voeg 'n vriend by.
3. Now, try searching for your friend’s username in Or try searching for your friend en klik op die Soek-knoppie.
4. Locate your friend and click on Voeg by as Vriend.
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Method 6: Reinstall Steam Client
Problems with the Steam client can cause steam error 26 and in turn, can cause steam trade error. This can be fixed by re-installing the Steam client.
1. Maak die Stoom app en klik op Stoom at the top left corner. Here, select the Stellings opsie in die menu.
2. In die downloads oortjie, klik op STEAM LIBRARY FOLDERS to open the storage manager.
3. Kies die plaaslike ry on which the games are installed. Here, we have chosen Local drive (d).
let wel: The default installation location for Steam games is Local drive (c).
4. Klik op die drie kolletjies en kies Browse Folder om die stoomapps gids.
5. Klik op die SteamLibrary as shown below to go back.
let wel: If you couldn’t find SteamLibrary in the address bar, go to the previous folder and look for the SteamLibrary folder.
6. Kopieer die stoomapps gids deur te druk Ctrl + C sleutels saam.
7. Plak die stoomapps folder to another location for backup by pressing Ctrl + V sleutels gelyktydig.
8. Druk die Windows sleutel, tik Configuratiescherm, en klik dan op Opening.
9. stel Bekyk volgens > Kategorie, en klik dan op die verwyder 'n program opsie onder Programme afdeling.
10. Soek Stoom en klik met die rechtermuisknop daarop.
11. Finally click Verwyder.
12. Kliek op Ja in die UAC-prompt.
13. Kliek op Verwyder om die verwydering te bevestig.
14. Kliek op Sluiting once the application is entirely uninstalled from the system.
15. Kliek op begin, tik % LocalAppData% en druk die Tik sleutel in.
16. Nou, regs-kliek op die Stoom gids en kies verwyder.
17. Again, press the Windows sleutel, tik % appdata% en klik op Opening.
18. Vee die Stoom folder as done previously.
19. Dan, herbegin die rekenaar.
20. Besoek die Steam official site en klik op INSTALLEER STOOM to get the Steam installation executable.
21. Klik op die installed executable file to install the application and fix Steam error 26.
22. Kliek op Ja in die opdrag.
23. In the installation wizard, click on Volgende>.
24. Kies die desired language en klik op Volgende>.
25. Klik dan op installeer.
let wel: If you do not want the app installed on the default folder mentioned, choose the desired destination folder by clicking on the Kyk na opsie.
26. Wait for the Steam client to be installed and click on Voltooi.
27. Once the installation is complete, log in with your Steam credentials.
28. Plak die stoomapps folder to the default location pad.
C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamLibrary
nota: The location might change depending on where you download the games.
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Method 7: Use Steam Web Version
Sometimes, due to problems on the Steam client itself, steam error 26 occurs. This can be solved by accessing Steam on a suitable Web Browser. Users have reported success with the Web version of Steam. Visit the Stoom website and Sign In to your account to use the web version.
Method 8: Try Steam Support
If none of the solutions were working for you, then you can try contacting Steam support. Steam support can help if you are dealing with an issue that is hard to resolve.
1. Maak die Stoom app.
2. Klik op die help menu present in the top-left corner and click on the Steam Ondersteuning opsie.
3. Now scroll down the Steam client and click on Trading, Gifting, Market, and Steam Points.
4. Kliek op Trading op die volgende bladsy.
5. Kliek op I’m unable to trade opsie.
6. Klik uiteindelik op Contact Steam support.
7. Provide the problem details in the box and click on stuur to send a report.
Kwelvrae (FAQs)
Q1. Why I cannot accept trade offers from Steam?
Ans. There are various reasons why you cannot accept trade offers. The most common cause is the Steam Guard is disabled, inventory is full or canceled an accepted trade, Ens.
Q2. How to fix an Error accepting trade?
Ans. You can fix the error in steam by re-logging in the client, also follow our solutions above to fix the problem.
Q3. Why do I need to wait 7 days to trade on Steam?
Ans. In any case, if a trade was canceled or a trade caused you errors, Steam automatically activates the cooldown process which prevents hijackers from intercepting the trade. So, this 7 days cooldown cannot be stopped.
Q4. Why do I need to pay money to access Steam features?
Ans. A minimum amount of 5$ is needed to be spent from a Steam account to enable some community features. This will prevent malicious spam, phishing, and scam to be reproduced.
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