"Could not connect to Steam network." However, no solutions have worked!

[TheMadGrim]

After installing TF2 and opening it for the first time, no servers were loading, so I closed the game and restarted Steam. After this, I was unable to log in at all. I get the "Could not connect to Steam network. This could be due to a problem with your internet..." message. I have tried the following to fix this:

- Deleting clientregistry.blob
- Deleting registry.vdf
- Deleting everything in the Steam folder with the exception of SteamApps
- Deleting everything entirely, including the executable and the SteamApps folder (now lost all of my game saves as I thought TF2 may have corrupted my install)
- Logging into Steam from the web browser and then running the client
- Running steam from terminal (./steam.sh).
- Repairing the disk permissions on my Mac partition.
- Getting my friend to log in with his account (still doesn't work)
- Using the incorrect password on purpose (no difference)

When running steam.sh from the terminal, this is the output when I attempt to log in:

[2013-05-31 00:17:12] Startup - updater built May 3 2013 15:11:18
found breakpad via in process memory: '/Applications/Steam.app/Contents/MacOS/Frameworks/Breakpad.framework/Versions/A/Resources'
Installing breakpad crash handler
SteamID: 0, universe Public
[2013-05-31 00:17:12] Verifying installation...
[2013-05-31 00:17:12] Verification complete
SteamID: 0, universe Public
unlinked 0 orphaned pipes
$$$: Status -10811
SteamID: 0, universe Public
SteamID: 0, universe Public
SteamID: 0, universe Public
SteamID: 0, universe Public
SteamID: 0, universe Public
SteamID: 0, universe Public
SteamID: 76561197960265728, universe Public
SteamID: 76561197960265728, universe Public
/Users/buildbot/buildslave_steam/steam_rel_client_osx/build/src/clientdll/user.cpp (5069) : Assertion Failed: Calling GetUserConfigFolder before we know our SteamID
Assert( Assertion Failed: Calling GetUserConfigFolder before we know our SteamID ):/Users/buildbot/buildslave_steam/steam_rel_client_osx/build/src/clientdll/user.cpp:5069

SteamID: 76561197960265728, universe Public
local (potentially out of sync) copy of roaming config loaded - 0 bytes.
/Users/buildbot/buildslave_steam/steam_rel_client_osx/build/src/steamUI/SteamDoc.cpp (2936) : Assertion Failed: CSteamDoc::InitializeUserConfigDir: failed to get config folder for [U:1:0]



I am running Mac 10.8 Mountain Lion.

Hope I can get a solution soon.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Steam uses UDP by default for Client related connections.
So changing that to TCP can help in most cases.

In your Steam shortcut, should look similar to this...

E:\Steam\Steam.exe -tcp

If the target line has quotes, then here is another example.

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe" -tcp

Don't forget the space between " -tcp

If you have Steam in your OS startup, then in order for TCP to work, it would need to be applied to that line. Editing startup items however is not as simple. For that I would use CCleaner, then click Tools > Startup. Right click the line, then click Open with RegEdit. When Regitry Editor opens; ONLY change the line u need. Once finished, simply close RegEdit and restart Windows.

[RageBear]

Originally posted by Cpt.Bouchard:
Could not connect to Steam network [FIX]
This is not official at all. I'm not related to Valve Corp. But I was struggling with that Could not connect to Steam network and I found a way that fix it.

1. Quit Steam
2. Log yourself through a web browser on the Steam website http://store.steampowered.com/.
3. Enter the security code if prompt and login
4. Under Windows, MAC or Linux Open Steam Application
5. Enter your log in credentials
6. Welcome back on Steam!

This actually worked for me. Thanks.

This worked for me, too. Thanks!

[TheGamingKnight101]

I fixed mine by when it asks you to sign in un check save password I found it my self and I hope it helps you

[domnatr626]

After numerous attempts to log into the client, deleting the appcache folder worked and I was able to log in.

[epic0098]

Cpt.Bouchard の投稿を引用：

Could not connect to Steam network [FIX]

This is not official at all. I'm not related to Valve Corp. But I was struggling with that Could not connect to Steam network and I found a way that fix it.

1. Quit Steam
2. Log yourself through a web browser on the Steam website http://store.steampowered.com/.
3. Enter the security code if prompt and login
4. Under Windows, MAC or Linux Open Steam Application
5. Enter your log in credentials
6. Welcome back on Steam!

This worked for me as well!

I just moved my computer from my room (hard wire) to my TV room (wifi) and steam wouldn't connect. Tried this out and Voila! Thanks!

[J_Willi]

kyle.knight10 の投稿を引用：

I fixed mine by when it asks you to sign in un check save password I found it my self and I hope it helps you

after numerous failed attempts and reading this post i JUST tried this as welll.. booted right up.
thanks!

[twigk (76561198059899240)]

i got the problem about a week ago. before i was playing crysis and planetside 2. now i can connect to anything. i have literally tried all "fixes" but they either make it worse or make no change! :/

[The BlackVision]

Had this issue myself. Glad to say I got it working with a reinstall of Steam and by using the reverification process mentioned by Cpt.Bouchard through the steam website. The original issue seemed to occur when I'd installed a few new games through steam - perhaps it's an issue of corrupting a major steam file in my case?

The odd thing I'd noticed was that when it failed to allow me access while I had the problem, after clicking 'quit', the normal steam window loaded, briefly, showed all my games and their installation status and online records; and THEN shut it down.

The only other thing I'd suggest is that when reinstalling from fresh, after giving the code steam emailed me, it said i had no access to steam servers for the update - but after clicking back and retrying, it worked the second time. Might be a case of perseverance.

Don't know if that helps bring any light to other's issues, but hope it helps.

[Gary the Cat]

If you are using Windows 7, go to your start menu, type in steam and press troubleshoot compatibility and follow the steps, it should work.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

According to all the error info the OP posted, person is using MacOSX

[s1n_]

Check your internet firewall security. Set it to low. That might fix it

[Jason]

im on a mac and cant get steam to work im at my grandparents house

[kos]

I know this is late but I've just found an easy fix for anyone that experiences this problem.

1 - Close steam
2 - Open Task Manager (Shift+Ctrl+Esc)
3 - Click Processes
4 - Open Steam again
5 - End the process 'steamerrorreporter'
6 - Log into Steam

Done!

[Btawesome21]

that did not work form me so i reinstalles windows.

[maRo]

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