Steam Deck Can’t Reach Steam Servers: 3 Ways to Fix It

A quick restart can sometimes solve Steam Deck issues

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Updated onFebruary 22, 2024

updated onFebruary 22, 2024

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If your Steam Deck can’t reach Steam servers, you won’t be able to play any games or download new content. Luckily, there’s a way to fix that issue.

Why can’t I connect to Steam servers?

Issues with your device or Internet connection will cause this problem. Sometimes there might be an issue with the servers that is preventing the connection.

How do I fix my Steam Deck if it can’t reach Steam servers?

1. Restart the Steam Deck

2. Enable Developer Mode

3. Disable Wi-Fi Power Management

Can I use the Steam Deck without Wi-Fi?

If the game you have in mind always requires an Internet connection as you play it on Steam on your PC, it will require the same thing on SteamDeck either.

Of course, you can the device without the Wi-Fi, but what you can do on the Steam Deck will be limited. To learn more, we have a guide on how to useOffline Mode on Steam Deck, so don’t miss it.

Even the PC version of Steam has such problems, so the fact that the Steam Deck also has theCan’t sign inissue shouldn’t come as a surprise.

If the problems still appear, you might want toupdate Stem Deck softwareor updateSteam Deck BIOSto fix them.

Has this guide been helpful to you in fixing this issue? Share your experience with us in the comments section below.

Steam Deck Can’t Reach Steam Servers: 3 Ways to Fix It#

How do I fix my Steam Deck if it can’t reach Steam servers?#

1. Restart the Steam Deck#

2. Enable Developer Mode#

3. Disable Wi-Fi Power Management#

Can I use the Steam Deck without Wi-Fi?#