Steam is an online game management platform loved by millions of users around the globe. It has a cloud-based gaming library that allows you to buy and install games on your computer easily. According to several online reports, gamers are facing error code 118 on Steam recently. If you are also facing the same error code, don’t worry! This troubleshooting guide will help you fix Steam unable to connect to server error. So, continue reading!
How to Fix Error Code 118 Steam in Windows 10
When you play or launch your game on Steam, you may face error code 118 Steam. The complete error message will be Unable to connect to the server. Server maybe offline accompanied by an error code 118. The most common reasons that cause error code 118 Steam are listed below.
- Improper internet connectivity.
- Broken Wi-Fi connection.
- Steam is blocked by Firewall and antivirus.
- Some apps on your device block Steam games.
- Outdated Steam and missing integrity files.
- Presence of virus.
- Outdated drivers and OS.
- Background processes are interfering with Steam.
Here are a few simple effective troubleshooting methods that will help you fix error code 118 Steam.
Remak: Toujou asire ou kreye yon pwen restore sistèm pou restore PC ou si yon bagay ale mal.
Metòd 1: Etap Depanaj Debaz yo
- Move your router to some other place and check the internet connectivity.
- Evite entèferans san fil from devices like wireless headphones, headsets, TV and a lot more.
- Move your PC closer to the router and check if the error recurs again.
- Rekòmanse PC ou. This will fix all the temporary glitches associated with your Windows 10 PC.
Method 2: Ensure Strong Internet Connection
You will not face Steam unable to connect to server in your Windows 10 computer only if you have a stable network connection. If there are any obstacles between your router and your computer, they may interfere with the wireless signal and will cause Steam unable to connect to server error.
- Find the signal strength of your network and if it is very low, clear all the obstructions in between the way. You can run SpeedTest to view your network speed.
- Evite twòp aparèy ki konekte nan menm rezo a.
Epitou Li: Ranje kòd erè vapè e502 l3 nan Windows 10
Metòd 3: Rekòmanse routeur
The very common reason that cause error code 118 Steam is inadequate network speeds and a poor signal. The connectivity problem between the Steam server and client can be sorted out when you restart your router. By doing so, you will establish a fresh internet connection between the client and the server. You can restart your router by following our guide Restart Router or Modem. Once your router has restarted, check if you can have fixed the error.
Method 4: Reconnect Internet
This is another simple workaround that fixes error code 118 Steam. The Windows 10 PC should connect either to Ethernet or to Wi-Fi network at a time. Check if this condition applies to your computer and if you guess any interruptions between your wired and wireless connections, reconnect them as instructed below.
1. dekonekte koneksyon rezo ou a, rete tann pou yon ti tan epi rekonekte li ankò.
2. Si la Kab Ethernet se ploge nan, retire li nan PC ou. Lè sa a, rekonekte li oswa konekte li nan yon rezo Wi-Fi. Sa a pral asire ke pa gen okenn tranbleman ant koneksyon fil ak fil.
Epitou Li: Ki jan yo enfim kouvri vapè nan Windows 10
Metòd 5: Kouri Rezo depanaj
To fix various internet connectivity issues, you can use the inbuilt tool provided in Windows 10 PC whenever needed. By using the Windows network troubleshooter tool, you can analyze and diagnose any common network-related issues. It is a systematic process, when implemented step by step, will help you fix Steam unable to connect to server. Follow our guide How to Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Problems on Windows 10 to learn basic troubleshooting steps to fix all network-related issues by using Windows Network Adapter troubleshooter.
You can use the steps mentioned in the guide to diagnose Wi-Fi connections, Ethernet, and all network adapters in your Windows 10 PC. Finally, check if you have fixed Steam store error code 118.
Metòd 6: Sòti nan tout pwosesis background
If there are any conflicting third party applications running in your PC, your Steam client may trigger random error codes. Therefore, to fix error code 118 Steam, close all the background processes by following our guide How to End Task in Windows 10 in your Windows 10 PC.
After closing all the background processes, check if Steam unable to connect to server error code is fixed or not.
Epitou Li: Ranje imaj vapè echwe pou telechaje
Method 7: Update Steam Client
If you use an outdated Steam application, you will face Steam store error code 118. Hence always make sure you use an updated version of Steam and your game before launching it.
1. Frape a Windows kle ak kalite Machin vapè. Lè sa a, klike sou Louvri.
2. Koulye a, klike sou Machin vapè in the top left corner of the screen followed by Tcheke pou Mizajou Kliyan Steam... jan sa make pi ba a.
3. If you have any new updates to be downloaded, install them and ensure your Steam client is up-to-date.
4. Koulye a, relanse vapè and check if Steam unable to connect to server error code is solved now.
Metòd 8: Reparasyon dosye sistèm yo
If there are any corrupt system files in your Windows Operating system, your PC may face a lot of internet connectivity issues. If you are experiencing error code 118 Steam very recently, there are some chances that your computer files have become corrupt or damaged. Windows 10 PC has inbuilt repair tools like SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) that will help you fix all the corrupt files. Read our guide on How to Repair System Files on Windows 10 and follow the steps as instructed to repair all your corrupt files.
Epitou Li: Ranje vapè kontinye ekraze
Metòd 9: Kouri malveyan eskane
Presence of viruses cause conflicts and errors like error code 118 Steam. So, install a reliable antivirus software on your computer and run a complete scan. If you are confused on running a malware scan, our guide How do I Run a Virus Scan on my Computer? will help you do so.
Epitou, si ou vle retire malveyan nan òdinatè w lan, tcheke gid nou Ki jan yo retire malveyan nan PC ou nan Windows 10.
Metòd 10: Mete ajou Windows
You can also eradicate error code 118 Steam in your computer by updating your Operating System. Always ensure if you have updated your Windows Operating System and if there are any updates pending in action, use our guide How to Download and Install Windows 10 Latest Update
Apre mete ajou Windows Operating System ou a, tcheke si ou ka konekte ak rezo w la.
Epitou Li: Ki jan yo telechaje jwèt vapè sou Disk di ekstèn
Metòd 11: Enfim sèvè prokurasyon
Sometimes, inappropriate network configurations on your Windows 10 computer, you will face Steam unable to connect to server error. If you have installed any VPN service or use proxy servers on your PC, read our How to Disable VPN and Proxy on Windows 10 and implement the steps as instructed in the article.
After disabling the VPN client and proxy servers, check if you have fixed Steam store error code 118. Still, if you face the same problem, try connecting to a otspo mobil.
Method 12: Reset TCP/IP Protocols
TCP (Transmisyon Kontwòl Pwotokòl) se yon pwotokòl koneksyon rezo esansyèl ki bay ak idantifye règleman ak estanda pwosedi sou entènèt la. TCP/IP pwotokòl yo responsab pou transfere pake done ki soti nan moun k ap voye a ak reseptè a. Si gen yon konfli nan pwosesis la, reset pwotokòl la ansanm ak adrès IP la pral ede w rezoud pwoblèm nan diskite. Swiv gid nou an sou fason pou rezoud pwoblèm koneksyon rezo a sou Windows 10 pou reset TCP/IP.
After implementing the steps, check if you can fix Steam unable to connect to server.
Metòd 13: Sèvi ak Google DNS
Domain Name System (DNS) addresses are responsible to establish a network connection between the client and server-side. Many technical experts have suggested that using Google DNS addresses helped them to fix Steam unable to connect to server error code. To do so, follow our guide on How to change DNS settings in Windows 10.
Epitou Li: Ki jan yo chanje paramèt sèvè dns sou Windows 11
Metòd 14: Enfim Antivirus tanporèman (si sa aplikab)
Some incompatible antivirus programs installed in your computer will cause Steam unable to connect to server errors. To avoid conflicts, you must ensure the security settings of your Windows 10 computer and check if they are stable or not. To find whether the antivirus suite is the reason for network keeps dropping issue, disable it once and try connecting to a network. Read our guide on How to Disable Antivirus Temporarily on Windows 10 and follow the instructions to disable your Antivirus program temporarily on your PC.
If you did not face any Steam issues after disabling the antivirus program in your computer, you are advised to uninstall the program completely from your PC. Read our guide Force Uninstall Programs which won’t Uninstall In Windows 10 to uninstall your antivirus program in your computer.
Metòd 15: Modifye Anviwònman Firewall Windows Defender
You will also face error code 118 Steam, due to an over-reactive or over-protective antivirus suite in your Windows 10 computer. This prevents the connection link between the game launcher and the server. So, to fix this problem, you can whitelist Steam in your Firewall settings or disable the problem temporarily.
Option I: Whitelist Steam
To allow Steam in your Windows Defender Firewall, follow our guide Allow or Block Apps through the Windows Firewall and implement the steps as instructed.
Opsyon II: Enfim Windows Defender Firewall (Pa Rekòmande)
Si ou pa konnen ki jan yo enfim Windows Defender Firewall, gid nou an sou Ki jan yo Enfim Windows 10 Firewall pral ede w fè sa.
Opsyon III: Kreye Nouvo Règ nan Firewall
1. Frape a Windows kle ak kalite Windows Defender Firewall ak Sekirite Avanse. Lè sa a, klike sou louvri.
2. Koulye a, nan fenèt gòch la, klike sou Règ entrant jan sa montre.
3. Lè sa a, nan fenèt dwat la, klike sou Nouvo règ... jan yo montre sa.
4. Koulye a, asire w ou chwazi a Pwogram opsyon anba Ki kalite règ ou ta renmen kreye? meni epi klike sou Next> jan yo montre sa.
5. Lè sa a, klike sou la Browse ... bouton ki koresponn ak Chemen pwogram sa a: jan yo montre sa.
6. Lè sa a, navige nan C: Fichye Pwogram (x86)Steam chemen epi double-klike sou la konfigirasyon dosye. Lè sa a, klike sou la louvri bouton.
7. Lè sa a, klike sou Pwochen> nan Nouvo Sòsye Règ Anthrax fenèt jan yo montre.
8. Koulye a, chwazi bouton radyo akote Pèmèt koneksyon an , epi klike sou Pwochen> jan sa montre.
9. Asire w Domèn, Prive, Piblik bwat yo chwazi epi klike sou Pwochen> jan yo montre sa.
10. Finalman, ajoute yon non nan nouvo règ ou a epi klike sou Fini.
All done! Check if you have fixed Steam store error code 118 is fixed or not.
Epitou Li: Ki jan yo dezenstale jwèt machin vapè
Metòd 16: Mete ajou chofè rezo a
Toujou asire w si w ap itilize chofè rezo ajou epi si gen nenpòt mizajou ki annatant nan aksyon, yo konseye w telechaje ak enstale menm bagay la. Swiv gid nou an sou Ki jan yo mete ajou chofè adaptè rezo sou Windows 10 pou fè sa. Yon fwa ou mete ajou chofè rezo ou a, rdemare your computer and test the network connection. You will not face Steam store error code 118 again.
Metòd 17: Réinstaller chofè rezo
Still, if you face error code 118 Steam even after updating network drivers, there is another fix to delete all the drivers in your computer and reinstall them again. This process stabilizes the network connectivity problems thereby resolving network keeps disconnecting Windows 10 issue. Follow our guide How to Uninstall and Reinstall Drivers on Windows 10 to reinstall drivers in your Windows 10 computer.
Apre re-enstale chofè rezo a, tcheke si ou ka konekte nan rezo a san okenn pwoblèm.
Metòd 18: Retounen Chofè Rezo yo
All the current versions drivers will be deleted from your PC and previous version of them will be installed when you roll back your network drivers. This is a helpful feature when any new driver is incompatible with the system. Follow the steps as instructed in our guide How to Rollback Drivers on Windows 10 to fix Steam store error code 118.
Apre òdinatè Windows 10 ou a enstale vèsyon anvan chofè a, tcheke si ou ka konekte ak rezo a san okenn entèripsyon.
Epitou Li: Ranje vapè se Ralanti nan Windows 10
Metòd 19: Tweak Hosts File
If the hosts file has edited entries of Steam, you will face Steam unable to connect to server error code. Hence, you have to remove the entries to resolve the same. Here are a few instructions to tweak hosts entries.
1. Peze Windows + E kle ansanm pou ouvri file Explorer.
2. Koulye a, chanje a Gade tab epi tcheke a Atik kache bwat nan la Montre / kache seksyon.
3. Now, goto the following chemen into the navigation path of file Explorer.
C: WindowsSystem32driversetc
4. Koulye a, chwazi ak dwa-klike sou la gen tout pouvwa a dosye epi chwazi a Louvri avèk yo opsyon jan yo montre.
5. Koulye a, chwazi a Notepad opsyon nan lis la epi klike sou OK jan sa montre.
6. Koulye a, la gen tout pouvwa a dosye a pral louvri nan Notepad jan sa a.
7. Remove all data except 127.0.0.1 localhost.
8. Now, save the file by clicking on Ctrl+S kle ansanm.
9. Sòti Notepad and check if you have fixed error code 118.
Metòd 20: Désinstaller Pwogram Dènye Enstale
If you have installed a new program recently on your PC and then experiencing error code 118 Steam, then it indicates that the program is incompatible with the drivers in the computer. Firstly, boot your PC in safe mode and check whether you face the problem again. If you did not face the issue in safe mode, then uninstall the application or program that you have recently added to your PC. Here is how to do it. Follow our guide How to Boot to Safe Mode in Windows 10 to boot your PC in safe mode.
Now, check if recurs again in Safe mode. If you did not face the problem in safe mode, then follow the below-mentioned steps to uninstall any recently added application.
1. Peze epi kenbe Windows + I kle ansanm pou ouvri Anviwònman Windows.
2. Koulye a, klike sou apps.
3. Type and search any recently added application in the list and select it.
4. Finalman, klike sou Enstriksyon.
Epitou Li: Ranje Erè Steam Content File Locked
Metòd 21: Réinstaller machin vapè
If you have not attained any fix for your problem, reinstall Steam as instructed below.
1. Frape a Windows klekalite Kontwòl Panel , epi klike sou louvri.
2. Koulye a, klike sou Désinstaller yon pwogram Anba a Pwogram meni jan yo montre.
3. Nan Pwogram ak Karakteristik utility will be opened up and now search for Machin vapè.
4. Koulye a, klike sou Machin vapè epi chwazi Enstriksyon option as depicted in the below picture.
5. Klike sou la Enstriksyon bouton sou fenèt Steam Unenstal la pou dezenstale aplikasyon Steam la sou PC ou.
6. Efase a Machin vapè katab nan chemen kote a Disk lokal (C:) > Fichye pwogram (x86) pa peze la Efase kle.
Etap sa yo eksplike anba a pral ede w re-enstale aplikasyon an vapè sou PC ou nan grate.
7. louvri nan sit entènèt ofisyèl nan aplikasyon an vapè sou navigatè entènèt default ou a epi klike sou la Enstale vapè bouton sou kwen anlè adwat paj lakay la.
8. Klike sou la ENSTALE STEAM bouton sou pwochen paj la pou telechaje aplikasyon vapè sou PC ou.
9. Klike sou telechaje a SteamSetup.exe dosye nan kwen anba-gòch paj la pou lanse aplikasyon vapè sou PC ou.
10. Klike sou la Next bouton sou fenèt la Enstalasyon vapè pou kòmanse konfigirasyon aplikasyon vapè ou sou PC ou.
11. Chwazi lang ou chwazi a nan pwochen fenèt la epi klike sou la Next bouton nan sòsye an.
12. Chwazi katab destinasyon aplikasyon an vapè lè w klike sou la Browse ... bouton epi klike sou la Enstale bouton pou konplete enstalasyon aplikasyon an.
13. Klike sou la Fini bouton sou la Ranpli Enstalasyon vapè fenèt pou konplete konfigirasyon vapè a.
14. Kreye yon nouvo kont oswa konekte nan kont ou ki egziste deja lè l sèvi avèk kalifikasyon yo konekte sou la Machin vapè app.
Now, you have successfully reinstalled Steam on your Windows 10 PC.
Metòd 22: Reyajiste Anviwònman Rezo a
Several users have declared that, resetting network settings will resolve Steam unable to connect to server error. This method will forget all the network configuration settings, saved credentials, and a lot more security software like VPN and antivirus programs. To do so, follow our guide on How to Reset Network Settings on Windows 10
Epitou Li: Ki jan yo ranje vapè pa louvri sou Windows 10
Metòd 23: Fè Sistèm Renmèt
If you have recently updated your Windows 10 operating system and later facing Steam unable to connect to server error, the latest Windows update components may interfere with any software present in your computer and may cause the discussed problem. So, in this case, you must restore your computer to the previous version when it was working fine. To do so, follow our guide on How to use System Restore on Windows 10 and implement the instructions as demonstrated.
After restoring your Windows 10 PC, check if you can connect to any Steam games without any problems.
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