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Steam Login Error Plagues Users
26 Oct
Summary
- Many users are unable to access Steam due to a 'loading user data' error.
- The issue began around 8am ET on October 26, with reports still ongoing.
- This is the second Steam outage to occur within the last week.
Many Steam users are currently unable to access the platform due to a persistent "loading user data" error. This issue prevents a significant number of users from launching games or browsing the store. Reports of problems began to rise around 8am ET on October 26, and the situation remained active at the time of this report.
The error seems to primarily affect the Steam launcher, with the web version of the storefront potentially remaining functional for browsing and purchases. Anecdotal evidence suggests that redeeming product codes or buying games, then initiating downloads, might trigger the stalled loading loop. Valve has not yet officially commented on the ongoing outage.
This disruption follows another brief outage on October 21, occurring just days prior. The cause of the earlier downtime is uncertain, with speculation it could be related to security responses for PHP vulnerabilities, though the timing might have been coincidental.
