The "failed to link your Bethesda.net account" error in Fallout 76 can stop you from exploring the Wasteland. You may see this error while attempting to link your Steam account with your Bethesda.net account or when simply logging into the game to check out newly released content. However, while this error can be frustrating, there are a few easy steps you can take to fix this issue.
How to Fix Failed to Link Bethesda Account Error in Fallout 76
There are two leading causes of the Failed to Link Your Bethesda Account error in Fallout 76. The first is an issue with your game client connecting to Bethesda's servers. The second issue is with you attempting to link to an account that has already been linked to a different Bethesda.net account. Luckily, there are easy fixes for both problems, so you can explore the new map expansion!
Issues With Your Platform
This error has been commonly reported by those who play games on Steam, like Fallout 76, after your Steam client loses internet connectivity or the Steam servers are down. If the issue lies with your client, you can reboot your computer to fix the problem. Otherwise, you will need to wait until the Steam servers are functioning.
Issues With Linking Your Accounts
You will experience this error if you try to link a Bethesda.net Account to an account that already has a Bethesda.net Account linked. When this happens, you will see the error message "Account linking failed. Please retry or contact Customer Support for assistance." This commonly happens if you have previously linked your Steam, Xbox, or PlayStation account with another Bethesda.net account that is registered with a different email address.
To determine which email or account is already linked to, follow these steps:
- Visit the Linked Accounts page to check if other Bethesda.net accounts are linked.
- If you cannot recall having another Bethesda.net account, you can try logging into the Bethesda.net website using the email address associated with your Steam, Xbox, or PlayStation account, because sometimes games played on these platforms will auto create a Bethesda.net Account during the setup process.
- If you recently unlinked an account, log out of your Bethesda.net account and the other account you want to link to. Then, try to link them again.
If the above steps don't work, you can attempt to recover an old Bethesda.net account using the recovery process.
Here's how to find an old Bethesda.net Account:
1. Head to the Bethesda.net website.
2. Navigate to the Login / Sign Up screen.
3. Click the Help Find My Account link.
5. Keep trying any old emails you may have used to register for a Bethesda.net Account.
If you previously signed up for a Bethesda.net Account with an old email address, you should receive a recovery email at some point. Once you receive the email, you can either unlink your Steam account from your old Bethesda account to link it to your current one or continue using the old one.
Finally, if all else fails, head to the Bethesda Support page and contact their support team for assistance fixing the "Failed to Link Your Bethesda.net Account" error in Fallout 76.
Fallout 76
- Released
- November 14, 2018
