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Steam Failed to Update Borrower (Rate Limit Exceeded) [FIX]
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Updated onOctober 1, 2024
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Steamallows the users to share their library with theirfriendallows you to share the games and more. However, at times you may experienceFailed to update borrowererror.
The fullerrorreadsFailed to update borrower (rate limit exceeded). Theerrorcan occur either on your front or your friend end while he is sharing the game with you. If you are facing similarerror, here is how to troubleshoot this steam relatederrorin your Windows 10 device.
Steam won’t update borrower? Learn how to fix it below
1. Check if you have Reached the Sharing Limit
ASteamaccount may authorizeFamily Library Sharingon up to 5 accounts only. So, if you have already authorized 5 accounts to borrow the games, thiserroris obvious.
To fix this you need to revoke access from one of the friends or family members who is not using the access. Here is how to do it.
That’s it. The access is now revoked. However, you may have to wait for 90 days to end the cooling period before adding another family member and giving themSteamLibrary access.
2. Re-Authorize a Shared Library
If you haven’t reached your sharing limit or if you were not trying to add a new user, try to re-authorize a shared library. It is always a good idea to ensure that Family Sharing is working correctly. Here is how to do it.
3. Check for Steam Updates
If it is a known bug, Valve might have released an update forSteam. If yourSteamclientdid not update automatically, you may have to update yourSteamclientmanually. Here is how to do it.
4. Contact Support and Wait
Steam is not known for its great support when it comes to Family Library Sharing feature. There is no way to know if you have reached you sharing limit and how many days are remaining in the cooling down period to end.
What you can do is contact theSteamsupport and raise a ticket with your concern. If no response or adequate response is provided you may have to wait for several weeks before you can add another account for Family Library Sharing inSteam.
Rate limit problems affect other services as well, and we have a new guide that show you what to do ifResource is being rate limited in Discord, so don’t miss it.
Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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