If you’ve been trying to log into Steam today and can’t, you’re not alone. Thousands of users across the globe are reporting widespread login failures on both the Steam desktop client and website. While the store page is still visible for some, attempts to sign in are met with error messages or infinite loading screens.

At the time of writing, Valve has not released an official statement, leaving users speculating whether this is routine maintenance, a server failure, or something more serious—like a cyberattack. Given Steam’s history with security breaches, including the 2011 community database leak, some are understandably on edge.

While there is no confirmed evidence of a hack yet, the scale and persistence of the outage have raised eyebrows. The issue appears to go beyond high traffic or typical maintenance, especially with login systems being affected for hours.

In the absence of official updates, users are advised to stay cautious. Don’t attempt to log in through unfamiliar sites or “fix” your access using third-party tools—these are common phishing traps that spike during outages like this.

What you should do now:

• Check Steam’s official support page and their X/Twitter feed for updates.
• Avoid logging in repeatedly—it won’t help and may cause account lockouts.
• Once access is restored, change your password, enable Steam Guard if you haven’t already, and double-check your authorized devices.

It’s unclear when the issue will be resolved, but one thing is certain: if this is a security event, now’s the time to review your account’s protection. Stay safe, and don’t fall for scams during the chaos.

We’ll update this post as soon as more information becomes available.