To clear the download cache data, Head to Steam -> Settings -> Downloads -> clear download cache.

As there is a lot of it, the game could not update some processes and failed. Clearing Download Cache DataĪnother reason for the Steam Auth Timeout Error Fix is due to the download cache data of Rust. If you find an issue, you will have to repair the files and if nothing comes up, your Rust Game Files are working optimally.

Ĭlick on it and go through the process of verifying the Game Files.

Ĭhoose it and below it, there must be an option to Verify the integrity of game files.

Now, there will be many Tabs of which Local Files will be present. In your Library locate Rust, right-click it, and choose Properties. As this is an Auth error which indicates authentication, the error would keep coming as the game’s files could not be authenticated.

The error also occurs due to the game files being corrupted or broken.

Ĭlick on Settings -> Account -> BETA Participation: Change… -> NONE – Opt-out of BETA programs.ĭo this and check if your Rust game is running properly.

Open Steam and from the Top-Right, click Steam

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