Rust "Steam auth timeout" error: Potential fixes and reasons

Modified Jul 12, 2024 06:29 IST

One of the reasons for the Rust "Steam auth timeout" error is when Steam cannot authenticate the game client and the Steam profile connected to it. This also stems in the form of the EAC error, when, upon launch, Rust and Steam cannot authenticate the Activision of their easy-anti-cheat setup. Thankfully, there are certain fixes you can implement to bypass it, and all of them are quite easy to initiate.

That said, this article will provide a detailed list of fixes you can use to bypass the "Steam auth timeout" error in Rust. For a detailed brief, read below.

Potential fixes for Rust "Steam auth timeout" error

The Rust "Steam auth timeout" error can be bypassed by implementing a few simple fixes on Steam. Here's what you can do if you face this error code:

1) Restart the game along with Steam

The "Steam auth timeout" error for Rust occurs when Steam services fail to connect with your favorite multiplayer survival title. To bypass this problem, you can simply restart the game and try it again.

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If it still does not work as it should, shut the game down and quit Steam. Proceed to restart the Steam client and launch Rust. This will restart all Steam services, and potentially help you bypass the problem.

2) Verify the integrity of game files

Another great option is to verify the integrity of all Rust game files. Due to some discrepancy on your network or a possibly corrupted file, Steam might fail to authenticate your profile, disabling you from joining official Rust servers. You can verify the authenticity and integrity of all your game files to bypass the problem.

Verifying integrity of Rust files on Steam (Image via Valve)

Here's how you can verify the integrity of game files for Rust in Steam:

Launch Steam and login with your credentials.
Go to your Game Library and navigate to Rust.
Right-click on the game and open the 'Properties' tab.
Go to 'Installed Files' and click on the 'Verify integrity of game files' button. Confirm your action.

This will initiate the verification process for Rust's game files. Upon completion, re-launch Steam and open the game. You will no longer be met with the Rust "Steam auth timeout" error, and have free access to all official, community, and modded servers the game has to offer.

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Edited by Siddharth Satish