How to Fix “Disconnected: Steam Auth Timeout” Error in Rust
Rust is an open-world survival game where players must navigate a hostile environment.
Players must also gather resources, craft tools, and form alliances to survive the elements.
Set in a vast landscape, the game has realistic survival mechanics, base building, and PvP.
The game has a persistent world, dynamic weather, and challenging AI.
Engage in a competitive and immersive multiplayer experience where players contend for resources.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix the Disconnected: Steam Auth Timeout error in Rust if you can’t connected to the server.
Fix 1: Run Rust as an administrator
- Navigate to your Steam library.
- Right-click Rust > Properties > Local Files > Browse.
- Right-click Rust > Properties > Compatibility > Run this program as an administrator > Enable > OK > Launch the game.
Fix 2: Repair/verify the game files
- Navigate to your Steam library.
- Right-click Rust > Properties > Local Files.
- Click on “Verify integrity of game files”.
- Launch Rust.
Fix 3: Clear download cache
- Open the Steam app and select “Steam” at the top left corner.
- Select “Settings” and select “Downloads”.
- Select “Clear Cache” next to “Clear Download Cache” (this will restart Steam).
Fix 4: Wait until the Rust servers are back up
- Check if the Rust servers are down here: https://downdetector.com/status/rust/.
- Follow Rust on X for more updates: https://twitter.com/playrust.
- If the Rust servers are down, you need to wait for it to be back up.
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