The SSL certificate for https://ufs12.discovery.steamserver.net:8698/ugcupload is invalid and the page will not be loaded (error:-202 status:5).

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Blox2007 Mar 4 @ 9:19pm

i cannot upload any artworks because of this (please someone fix this)

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Mr. Rose Mar 4 @ 9:26pm

Literally i got this exact same problem

idk how to fix it sadly

Rajofperting Mar 4 @ 9:36pm

Same problem for me:

Invalid SSL Certificate
The SSL certificate for https://ufs50.discovery.steamserver.net:8694/ugcupload is invalid and the page will not be loaded (error:-202 status:5).

I tried in order:
- Restart Steam: problem not resolved.
- Clear the Steam web cache: problem not resolved.
- Check for a Steam client update: problem not resolved.
- Activate the Beta version of the Steam client: problem not resolved.
- Check for and update the Steam client: problem not resolved.

Solution that works:
- Google Chrome browser: connect to Steam via the browser, redo the creation publication maneuver to publish the artwork, Google Chrome indicates that the site is not secure, choose to see more options and choose to consult the non-secure site anyway, to see that the publication is validated.

So SSL certificate problem coming from Steam.
Since the Steam client (app) is out of the question, this is an internal issue with Steam's web protocols.

Sharkzilla Mar 4 @ 9:46pm

I'm experiencing the same problem too, I wanted to publish a new Left 4 Dead 2 collection, but it won't let me. But I'll see if what you did will work on mod collections. Let's just hope that it gets fixed by tomorrow

Sharkzilla Mar 4 @ 9:49pm

I've got my L4D2 collection working thanks to @Rajofperting's solution, thanks btw.

Mr. Rose Mar 4 @ 9:51pm

Yeah, i tried to change the date and time settings from Windows (looks like it's an ussual solution) but it didn't work

cSg|mc-Hotsauce Mar 4 @ 10:03pm

Another borked maintenance update. They have been on a roll the past few weeks.

Sharkzilla Mar 4 @ 10:05pm

So this is another botched maintenance update? Truly another moment for the 1 guy in charge of the steam servers

cSg|mc-Hotsauce Mar 4 @ 10:15pm

Going on 2 weeks for this one...

https://steamcommunity.com/groups/SteamClientBeta/discussions/0/599644966903351910/

soultaker Mar 5 @ 12:30am

Originally posted by Rajofperting:
Same problem for me:

Invalid SSL Certificate
The SSL certificate for https://ufs50.discovery.steamserver.net:8694/ugcupload is invalid and the page will not be loaded (error:-202 status:5).

I tried in order:
- Restart Steam: problem not resolved.
- Clear the Steam web cache: problem not resolved.
- Check for a Steam client update: problem not resolved.
- Activate the Beta version of the Steam client: problem not resolved.
- Check for and update the Steam client: problem not resolved.

Solution that works:
- Google Chrome browser: connect to Steam via the browser, redo the creation publication maneuver to publish the artwork, Google Chrome indicates that the site is not secure, choose to see more options and choose to consult the non-secure site anyway, to see that the publication is validated.

So SSL certificate problem coming from Steam.
Since the Steam client (app) is out of the question, this is an internal issue with Steam's web protocols.

thank you bro

𝕮𝖗𝖎𝖒𝖘𝖔𝕹 Mar 5 @ 3:54am

So what you're saying is that this is Steam problem and there cannot be much to do about it right now but wait till they do something as many users have it the same way, correct?

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Amber Baal Mar 5 @ 4:20am

I have the same problem too OP.

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Rajofperting Mar 5 @ 4:40am

Originally posted by 𝕮𝖗𝖎𝖒𝖘𝖔𝕹:
So what you're saying is that this is Steam problem and there cannot be much to do about it right now but wait till they do something as many users have it the same way, correct?

Yes, that's exactly it, I shared the information with Steam support a few minutes after my message on this topic by creating a Support ticket (taking care to share the link to this topic with them).

In general, when it comes to SSL certificates, it is because it affects the very structure of the web environment, whether it is for a website or for a structure like Steam.
SSL/TSL certificates are essential to "have" a "secure" connection on webservice/website.
However, the rules are changing rapidly in terms of security and certificates are gradually seeing their validity period reduced, forcing websites and structures to focus on automating certificate renewal (when automation is possible) as the renewal cycle accelerates, so much so that by the end of 2027, certificates will be valid for 45 days (whereas a few years ago it was 260 days and more).
No doubt this duration will be further reduced years after 2027...
And if the automation fails or an error occurs, it's a disaster (panic on board).
In short, courage to the webmasters and developers of Steam (Valve).
We will have to be patient, and start getting used to it because this kind of problem is likely to multiply on other platforms other than Steam in the future.

However, be careful, I am not saying anything about the Steam outage, this is just my personal reasoning regarding the problem, I want to be clear about that.

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