can't login or enter pass in launcher "An error has occurred. Please try again Later"

https://i.imgur.com/ZL3iX60.png

This happened a few months back when Steam did some giant sale and flooded their systems. I'm getting it too. Buying FFXIV through Steam is one of the worst decisions I ever made. I would even totally rebuy the game if I could disconnect from Steam but according to the Lords at Square, I would have to start the game all over.

Are you a steam user? I am having the same issue but from what I understand about the last time it happened, it is a steam issue.

I m having the same issue, yes I play through Steam, last time this happened was because of the Steam sale and even Steam itself was lagging back then. But now, Steam loads fine for me. I hope whatever this time is causing this issue to be resolved quickly...

Yeah Steam is running fine for me too so I don't think its the usual "steam down ff launcher down" situation rn.

Same issue here. Gotta wait and ... wait.

Same issue here. I tried restarting Steam, even rebooting my PC, but still getting the issue. I wasn't aware of a huge Steam sale going on right now though, just the usual random one-off sales they do on different titles.

Same issue here.

Guess i'll miss one round of dailies because of Square Enix's refusal to let us convert from Steam to Windows account.

ok i have checked by logging in at 10;45 am on sunday 8/14/22 east coast time. so far systen is working fine.

Same issue here as well. I suppose if buying the game on Steam is my greatest regret in life, then life really isn't so bad... but I'd still gladly pay to convert the account to non-Steam.

This has happened before I will look into what I did last time this happened, but DO NOT RE INSTALL THE GAME and waste time.

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This has happened before I will look into what I did last time this happened, but DO NOT RE INSTALL THE GAME and waste time.

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too late bro, too late!

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This has happened before I will look into what I did last time this happened, but DO NOT RE INSTALL THE GAME and waste time.

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I made that mistake last time... once you do get connected, then it starts the whole download and patching process... and if you don't have a backup of your UI, you get to do that again too.

We got screwed over by Square Enix when they forced the Steam client for Steam users. Worked flawlessly before that. Guess they really want to give Steam users an inferior experience without giving us the option to convert.

I also have login problems on steam. I hope there will be some fix. It worked before but i took a two hour break and now i cant log in.

Certified Steam Integration™️ moment.

exactly the same problem.

same problem again......

I'm still having an issue. Tried everything I can think of. Rebooting my PC, toggling Steam beta opt in off/on, looking for an ECT folder I can't find, even rebooting my modem. Error does not resolve.

Edit: Even if this is a Steam issue it's still a SQEX issue because SQEX forced players to link their accounts to Steam. If there was a fee to migrate my account off Steam I would pay it. This is ridiculous.

Also having login issues as Stem user.
If I only knew before buying it on steam years ago...

it happens from time to time. just wait, they'll fix this

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it happens from time to time. just wait, they'll fix this

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By all accounts, lots of people are saying that this is a Steam issue. I hope there's a ticket submitted

I just got it right now, never had this issue before in my life tho. Quite weird. https://ibb.co/rk58yYy

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By all accounts, lots of people are saying that this is a Steam issue. I hope there's a ticket submitted

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Usually when you contact square enix they will say it is a Steam Issue, but when you contact Steam they say its a game issue and to contact SE.

I play since beta 3 and only faced this problem after the steam integration thing, so could be Steam and could be SE with a game foundation from 2010.

Such a frustrating issue. I have static stuff in game to do and servers have been down for like an hour or more? Would 100% transfer away from Steam if I could. This Steam integration is garbage.

UP
Same issue here.

Same issue here :(

Also why doesn't error even fit on the launcher screen?

I really hope my Eternal Bonding ceremony isn't ruined cause Steam sucks.

We need to start a petition to have the option to go to direct Windows. Enough is enough.

Adding one more voice complaining about the steam authentication not working. Would love to be able to not use steam for this without restarting my whole account :(

Mine got back now, but used that option to verify for corrupeted files and re-install patches... Slept during the afternoon, time to level up my culinari.. mean, make a sandwich.

Same issue here, uninstalled it and tried to reinstall a few times until it worked? Although people on reddit are saying that was unnecessary.

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Same issue here, uninstalled it and tried to reinstall a few times until it worked? Although people on reddit are saying that was unnecessary.

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Yeah, didn't have to do that... was not a fault at our end. But, one more day at the life of the adventurers... Steam Savage/EX.

It all worked for me

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Same issue here, uninstalled it and tried to reinstall a few times until it worked? Although people on reddit are saying that was unnecessary.

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I also did this. I'm with you on this. We did not have to do this but I commend you for doing something to try and fix it.
We're trying our best over here fixing problems.

SE trying to give Steam users a worse experience :rolleyes: