It is reported by the Steam users that they are facing an error recently, i am talking about the error code 105.
The error reads “Unable to connect to the server. The server may be offline or you may not be connected to the internet”.
As per my research, this error is shown to some users even when the internet connection is working perfectly.
If you are also facing the same error then you are at the right place as here in this article, we have explained all the solutions for this issue.
Why Do I get Steam Error code 105?
If you are wondering why you got this error, then you should know that this error is shown by steam when it is not able to connect to its cloud server.
Here are the most possible reasons for this error
- Poor Network Connection: If you are connected to a slow internet connection which is not stable, then you might get this error as Steam is not able to complete the connection request on time.
- Router issue: If you are using a Wifi connection, the problem with its settings or some temporary issue with your ISP might cause this error in Steam.
- Steam browser cache: Sometimes when the cache of your Steam browser is not cleaned regularly it can cause this error.
- DNS Settings: DNS settings can sometimes block Steam’s connection request to the server and cause this error.
- Adblocker: Some Adblockers can create a connection issue with the Steam server, resulting in this issue.
How to Fix Steam Error Code 105
Fix 1: Check your Router Connections
The first step towards fixing steam error code 105 is to make sure that there is no problem with your Wifi router, follow the steps given below to give a good refresh to your router.
- Disconnect all the devices connected to your Wi-Fi router.
- Switch off your Wifi router by unplugging the connection from the switchboard.
- Remove all the cables from your Wi-Fi router.
- Clean all the ports and cables with a blower or just simply by blowing air with your mouth.
- Connect back all the cables and switch on your Wifi router.
After following the above steps, restart your PC, and try logging into your Steam account again, and check if the error is solved, if not follow the other solutions given below.
Fix 2: Refresh your DNS
Your DNS configuration might be the reason for Steam error code 105, this can be easily solved by refreshing your DNS connection, follow the steps given below to Flush your DNS properly.
- Open the Run Command window by pressing “Windows Key + R” at the same time on your Windows PC.
- Open the Command Prompt window by typing “cmd” into the Run Command window and press Enter.
- Once the Command Prompt window is opened type “ipconfig /flushdns” exactly and press enter.
- Wait for the DNS flush to complete, once done close the command prompt and restart your PC.
Fix 3: Clean Steam Browser cache
Sometimes the cache and browsing data saved by the inbuilt browser of Steam can cause this error, follow the steps given below to clear all the browsing data saved by Steam.
- Open the Steam client software on your PC.
- Click on the Steam button at the top left corner of the Steam window.
- Click on the “Settings” option from the drop-down menu.
- In settings, go to the “Web Browser” tab in the options given on the left side of the screen.
- In Web browser settings, you will find 2 buttons “Delete web browser cache” and “Delete web browser cookies”, Click on both buttons one by one to clear all the data stored by the web browser.
- Close the Steam window and restart your PC.
- After restarting your PC, check if Steam is working perfectly now.
Fix 4: Check Steam Server Status
If you still get the error then we recommend you to check Steam server status, and to do so you can check visit steamstat.us or downdetector.
In case Steam services are down right now then we suggest you to wait for a couple of hours and try using Steam again.
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