Error Code 118 | Connection issue

Industry

Gaming

Canonical

/gaming/error-codes/error-code-118/

Last Updated

Feb 25, 2026

Summary

This code indicates a network connection issue affecting Steam services.

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What This Code Means

Error Code 118 appears when Steam cannot establish a stable connection to its servers. The issue occurs at the network communication layer. It does not indicate account enforcement. Connectivity conditions or service availability may be involved. Service access is temporarily blocked.

Where Users Usually See This Code

Steam client startup
Online feature access
Store or community pages

Why This Code Appears

Network communication interruption
Temporary service instability
Connectivity routing issues

What Typically Happens Next

Steam client cannot connect
Online features remain unavailable
Retry may succeed later

What This Code Is Not

It is not a license error
It is not a payment failure
It is not a hardware issue

Troubleshooting Checklist

□ Retry connection later
□ Monitor service availability
□ Observe network behavior

Notes And Edge Cases

Network issues may be intermittent. Regional routing can influence occurrence.

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