Unable to log in to network

[SaRcAsMRuLeS]

Been having trouble trying to connect to the internet while out and about. One of my frequented networks that usually requires an additional step to log in isn't working.

I would usually attempt to log in, it would process then open up a browser based verification site straight to the networks login button. Just a simple tap on the button and that would be that.

To be clear, it worked fine only last week ... The login procedure still works for my other devices (Mobile & laptop) so there's no fault with the network itself.

Now whenever I try, all I get on the Steam Deck is a black screen in place of the log in screen with a single line of code at the top of the screen:

Log in to the network

data:text:/html,%3Cbody%3E%3C%2Fbody%3E

And the usual steam UI 'Close' button.

I tried blindly taping around on the blank screen where I know the log in button would usually be; I tried restarting and reloading, same thing; I also tried using some alternate networks but came up with the same problem.

Any help would be appreciated.

[rift]

Same issue here, the web page just never loads/freezes.

[git reset --hard]

Yep, for me any captive portal completely freezes the machine. Have to hard reboot using the power button

[Dan]

Same. Any updates?

[Philosoraptor]

I have the same issue. The only working solution is to go onto Desktop Mode and log-in to the Wi-Fi from there.

[jbbandos]

Same, and as for philosoraptor, the only solution is to go to desktop mode and login there.

[Bumpin N Funkin]

Same here, both before and after the May 24th update. Thanks for breaking a vital part of accessing cloud saves r

[NotKilleran]

Same issue here also, really annoying but as philosoraptor said, you can login in desktop mode and switch back to gaming mode until they fix this problem

[Mysto]

Same here :’(

[Sparky29252]

Encountered the same error, desktop mode doesn't seem to help either.

[Knossus]

I'm having the exact same issue.

[SaRcAsMRuLeS]

Originally posted by Philosoraptor:

I have the same issue. The only working solution is to go onto Desktop Mode and log-in to the Wi-Fi from there.

Thanks for the tip, I appreciate the help.

This workaround seems to be working for me, just hopeful they fix the underlying issue as going through Desktop mode is a bit of a nuisance.