Some Rust players are receiving an error message starting “Disconnected: Steam Auth Timeout.” Unfortunately, aside from that text, the game doesn’t do anything to help players diagnose what’s wrong. So instead, we’ll have to break down the error and see what the Steam Auth Timeout error in Rust means.
How to fix Disconnected: Steam Auth Timeout error in Rust
To fix the Steam Auth Timeout error in Rust, we need to break down what the message even means. The error is explaining that the Steamworks authentication server has timed out. This means that the request either didn’t reach the server or that the response never made it to the player’s game. Unfortunately, either case results in the game disconnecting the player from the Rust server and renders them unable to play the game.
There are a few reasons why a player might get a Steam Auth Timeout in Rust. Players would most likely see this message because the server they’re trying to connect to is down. If that’s the case, patience is the only thing that’ll fix the problem. Alternatively, Steam may be down, but that’s relatively rare. Fortunately, that’s easy to diagnose. See if any other multiplayer game works. If not, then Steam may be experiencing technical difficulties.
Most likely, if the game was working fine before the error showed up, it’s not an issue on the player’s end. However, if a person’s internet is down, it could cause a similar message to appear. Therefore, players should make sure they can connect to other websites before completing their diagnostic.
There are a few things players can try on their end to clear the error:
- Reset router and modem.
- Make sure a firewall isn’t blocking the game.
- Check the in-game settings.
- Reset PC.
- Reinstall Rust
If the above doesn’t work, then the only fix is to wait the issue out.
