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. Qhafaza kwesokudla ku- I-Steam client in the bottom right side of the taskbar and click on Phuma.
2. Cindezela kanyekanye 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 I-Steam client and click on Umsebenzi wokuqeda.
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.
I-1. Cindezela u Ukhiye weWindows, thayipha I-Steam bese uchofoza Vula.
2. Chofoza ku- Isithombe sephrofayela bese uchofoza Buka iphrofayili yami.
I-3. Manje, chofoza Yokusungula on the right-hand side of the Steam client.
4. Chofoza ku- phansi umcibisholo eduze kwe Trade Offers inkinobho bese uqhafaza 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.
I-1. Vula I-Steam Isicelo.
2. Manje chofoza ku Profile username present on the top-right side of the client and click on Log out of account.
3. Vala i- I-Steam iklayenti 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. Qalisa I-Steam uhlelo lokusebenza.
Qaphela: Make sure you are logged in with your Steam credentials.
2. Chofoza ku- I-Steam present on the top-left side of the screen, and click on the Amasethingi inketho.
3. Manje zulazula uye ku- -Akhawunti bese uqhafaza kufayela le- MANAGE STEAM GUARD ACCOUNT SECURITY inkinobho.
I-4. Chofoza 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 ku- Ikheli le-imeyili.
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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. Qalisa I-Steam Isicelo.
2. Then, click on your Igama lomsebenzisi ithebhu bese uchofoza Friends.
Step I: To Unfriend
1. In the friend menu, all your current friends will be mentioned, click on a Friend.
I-2. Manje, chofoza more (Three dots) bese uchofoza Umngani.
Step II: To Re-add Friend
1. To add your friend again, Click on your Igama lomsebenzisi ithebhu bese uchofoza Friends.
2. Now, in the friends’ tab, click on Engeza umngane.
3. Now, try searching for your friend’s username in Or try searching for your friend bese uchofoza kufayela le- Inkinobho yokusesha.
4. Locate your friend and click on Engeza njengoMngane.
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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.
I-1. Vula Uhlelo lokusebenza lwe-Steam bese uchofoza I-Steam at the top left corner. Here, select the Amasethingi inketho kumenyu.
I-2. Ku Play ithebhu, chofoza STEAM LIBRARY FOLDERS to open the storage manager.
3. Khetha idrayivu yendawo on which the games are installed. Here, we have chosen Local drive (d).
Qaphela: The default installation location for Steam games is Local drive (c).
4. Chofoza ku- amachashazi amathathu Bese ukhetha Browse Folder ukuvula le ama-steamapps ifolda.
5. Chofoza ku- SteamLibrary as shown below to go back.
Qaphela: If you couldn’t find SteamLibrary in the address bar, go to the previous folder and look for the SteamLibrary folder.
6. Kopisha ifayela le- ama-steamapps ifolda ngokucindezela Ctrl + C okhiye ndawonye.
7. Namathisela i- ama-steamapps folder to another location for backup by pressing Ctrl + V keys kanyekanye.
I-8. Cindezela u Ukhiye weWindows, thayipha Iphaneli yokulawula, bese uchofoza Vula.
9. Setha Buka nge > Isigaba, bese uchofoza ku khipha uhlelo inketho ngaphansi Izinhlelo ingxenye.
10. Thola I-Steam bese uchofoza ngakwesokudla kuso.
11. Finally click Khipha.
I-12. Chofoza Yebo ku-UAC ngokushesha.
I-13. Chofoza Khipha ukuqinisekisa ukukhishwa.
I-14. Chofoza Close once the application is entirely uninstalled from the system.
I-15. Chofoza Qala, thayipha % wendawoappdata% bese uyishaya Faka ukhiye.
16. Manje, chofoza kwesokudla ku- I-Steam ifolda bese ukhetha Susa.
17. Again, press the Ukhiye weWindows, thayipha %I-app data% bese uchofoza Vula.
18. Susa i- I-Steam folder as done previously.
19. Bese, qala kabusha i-PC.
20. Vakashela i- Steam official site bese uchofoza FAKA I-STEAM to get the Steam installation executable.
21. Chofoza ku- installed executable file to install the application and fix Steam error 26.
I-22. Chofoza Yebo ngokushesha.
23. In the installation wizard, click on Okulandelayo>.
I-24. Khetha desired language bese uchofoza Okulandelayo>.
25. Bese, chofoza ukufaka.
Qaphela: If you do not want the app installed on the default folder mentioned, choose the desired destination folder by clicking on the Dlulisa amehlo inketho.
26. Wait for the Steam client to be installed and click on Qeda.
27. Once the installation is complete, log in with your Steam credentials.
28. Namathisela i- ama-steamapps folder to the default location indlela.
C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamLibrary
Note: 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 I-Steam 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.
I-1. Vula I-Steam uhlelo lokusebenza.
2. Chofoza ku- Usizo menu present in the top-left corner and click on the Ukusekelwa kwe-Steam inketho.
3. Now scroll down the Steam client and click on Trading, Gifting, Market, and Steam Points.
I-4. Chofoza Ukuhweba ekhasini elilandelayo.
I-5. Chofoza I’m unable to trade inketho.
6. Finally click on Contact Steam support.
7. Provide the problem details in the box and click on thumela to send a report.
Imibuzo evame ukubuzwa (FAQs)
Q1. Why I cannot accept trade offers from Steam?
Impendulo. 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, Njll
Q2. How to fix an Error accepting trade?
Impendulo. 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?
Impendulo. 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?
Impendulo. 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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