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6 Fixes for Steam Cloud Error [Out of Date, Unable to Sync]
Get back to syncing your games on Steam with these simple fixes
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Updated onSeptember 26, 2024
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Several readers reported encountering theSteam Cloud Error. The error primarily concerns a problem with Cloud Synchronization, which is generally due to a server-related issue.
Here’s how to fix this error:
How do I fix the Steam Cloud error?
Before you start, checkSteam’s server status. If there’s an outage on their end, all you can do is wait. However, if the servers are up and running, follow the steps below.
1. Restart Steam
Your primary approach when dealing with theSteam Cloud Errorshould be to restart the app. Often, it’s a minor bug causing the error, and relaunching it should fix things.
Head to the Task Manager, terminate Steam or any related processes, and then relaunch the program. Once done, check if the error is resolved. If not, head to the following method.
2. Enable Cloud Synchronization for all games
If you had previously disabled the Cloud Synchronization feature, enabling it right away resolves the Steam Cloud error on all games. However, if you are getting the error on some games like Lost Ark and Destiny 2, it should be noted that they do not support Steam Cloud.
Once done making the changes, restart the app and check if the issue persists.
3. Retry syncing for individual games
If you are experiencing the Steam Cloud error on games like Valheim, Stardew Valley, Rocket League, and Elden Ring, you should try syncing for individual games.
Once the Cloud Status changes, the error will be fixed, and you should have no trouble running the game. Follow the same process for every title that throws this error.
4. Verify the integrity of game files
Steam offers a tremendously built-in troubleshooting method to identify and eliminate game problems effectively.
Verifying the integrity of game files will help fix many errors, including theSteam Cloud Erroron games like Dota 2 and Monster Hunter. If this doesn’t work, head to the last one.
5. Add an exception for Steam in Windows Firewall
In many cases, the Windows Firewall blocked Steam’s attempt to connect to the cloud, thus leading to theSteam Cloud Error. Adding an exception for the app would do the trick here.
If you have third-party firewalls installed, try disabling them oruninstalling the programto resolve things.
6. Clear Steam download cache
How do I force Steam Cloud sync?
While Steam offers no built-in options to force cloud sync, there are a few workarounds that would come to your aid. The simplest one would be to close the game while you are connected to the web, have astable Internet connection, and then wait for the files to be synced.
Make sure not to close Steam or turn off the computer too quickly since the sync process is running in the background, though it shouldn’t be long. Once that’s done, run Steam on any other system, and things here should be the same as on the first device.
What can I do if Steam is unable to sync?
In most cases, when Steam cannot sync files, the servers are likely down. This doesn’t happen often, but before troubleshooting the problem, verify if the servers are up and running.
A bunch of websites collect data and inform users if the Steam servers are working fine. For example, you could use eitherSteamstat.usorDowndetector. If both report that the servers are up, try the following method.
Once done, Steam would be able to sync files to the cloud, and you wouldn’t face any issues while playing the same game on multiple devices.
That’s all there’s to theSteam Cloud Error, the most effective fixes for it, and other similar problems related to Steam Cloud that you might encounter while playing games.
Also, find out what to do ifSteam won’t go onlineand you are stuck in offline mode since this is an issue that leads to cloud-related errors.
Steam is an excellent platform for gamers. It offers more than a thousand titles, both paid and free. And with the ability toback up and restore Steam Cloud Saves, users can play games across devices without losing progress.
Do not forget to tell us which fix worked and the game you were facing the issue in within the comments section below.
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
