How to Fix Steam Cloud Cannot Sync Error

In this article, we will try to resolve the "Cloud cannot sync" error that Steam users encounter when trying to open any game.

How to Fix Steam Cloud Cannot Sync Error
How to Fix Steam Cloud Cannot Sync Error

Steam usersare observing that when opening the game, they encounter the error "Cannot synchronize Cloud"and do not receive game registration via steam. If youare facing suchaproblem, you can findasolutionby following the suggestionsbelow.

What is Steam Cloud Unable to Sync Error?

What is Steam Cloud Cannot Sync Error?

This error is usually causedby the error in the steam services. Notbeingable to reach Steam services due to the internet or maintenance in steam services may cause us to encounter suchproblems. For this, we will try to solve itby telling youafew suggestions.

How to Fix Steam Cloud Cannot Sync Error?

We can solve theproblemby following the suggestionsbelow to fix this error we encountered.

1-) Check Your Connection

Theproblem that occurs in the internet connection can cause many errors. If youare experiencing slowdown or disconnection in your internet connection, let's giveafew suggestions to fix it.

  • If your internet speed is slowing down, turn your modem offand then onagain. Thisprocess will relieve your internetalittlebit.
  • We can eliminate theproblemby clearing the Internet cache.

Clear DNS Cache

  • Type cmd into the start search screenand run asadministrator.</li >
  • In the commandprompt screen type the followinglines of code in orderandpress enter.
    • ipconfig /flushdns
    • netsh int ipv4 reset
    • netsh int ipv6 reset
    • netsh winhttp resetproxy
    • netsh winsock reset
    • ipconfig /registerdns
  • After this operation, it will show that your dns cacheandproxies havebeen cleared successfully.

After thisprocess, you can restart the computerand open the game. If theproblempersists, let's move on toanother suggestion.

2-) Turn Your Modem Offand On

Turn off your modem, wait 20 secondsand turn itback on. During thisprocess, your ipaddress will changeand willprevent various networkproblems. If theproblempersists, let's move on toanother suggestion.

3-) Register Another DNS Server

We can eliminate theproblemby registeringanother dns server on the computer.

  • Open Control Paneland select Networkand Internet
  • Open Networkand Sharing Center on the screen that opens.
  • Click on Changeadapter settings on the left.
  • Right-click on your Connection Type to open the Properties menu.
  • Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4).
  • Let'sapply the settingsby typing the Google DNS server we will givebelow.
    • Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
    • Other DNS server: 8.8.4.4
  • Then click on Verify settings on exit optionandpress OKbutton toapply theactions.

After thisprocess, restart the computer Run the Steamprogram

4-) Clear Steam Browser Data

We canprevent this error with thebrowser cache cleaning software developedby Steam.

  • Run the Steamprogram.
  • Click on "Steam" in the upper left corner.
  • Click on "Settings" on the screen that opens.
  • Click on "Internet Browser" on the left in the menu that opens.
  • Click on the "Delete Internet Browser's Cache"and "Delete All Browser Cookies"button on thepop-up menu screen.

After thisprocess, open the gameand check if theproblempersists.

5-) Clear Steam Download Cache

We can eliminate thisproblemby using the download cache cleaning tool that Steam creates.

  • Run the Steamprogram.
  • Click on "Steam" in the upper left corner.
  • Click on "Settings" on the screen that opens.
  • Click on "Downloads" on the left in the menu that opens.
  • Click the "Clear Download Cache"button on thepop-up menu screen

6-) Check Antivirus Program

Anyantivirus system you use maybeblocking the steamprogram. For this, you can check theantivirusprogram to see if it isblocking the steamprogram. Antivirusblocking can cause manyproblemsand restrict youraccess to theapplication.

7-) Verify Game File Integrity

We will verify the game file integrity, scanand downloadany missing or incorrect files. For this;

  • Open the Steamprogram.
  • Open thelibrary menu.
  • Right click on your installed game on the leftand open the Properties tab.
  • Open the Local Filesmenu on the left side of the screen that opens.
  • Click on the Verify integrity of game files button in the Local Files Encountered menu.

After thisprocess, the download willbeperformedby scanning the damaged game files. After theprocess is finished, try to open the gameagain.

8-) Servers May Be Under Maintenance

Steam servers maybe under maintenance or down. Although such situationsare rare, we need to take this intoaccount. For this, we will have to wait for the servers to open.