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The "Failed to link Bethesda account" error in Fallout 76 is a notorious obstacle faced by many gamers who wish to try out the title. As interest in the game has surged following the success of the Amazon Prime show Fallout, many players are encountering this problem when attempting to embark on their journey in this post-apocalyptic wasteland.
This guide covers everything you need to know to fix the "Failed to link Bethesda account" error in Fallout 76, including its underlying causes and all the possible fixes.
What might cause the "Failed to link Bethesda account" error?
As per player reports, there have been two primary reasons for the Fallout 76 "Failed to link Bethesda account" error. Firstly, it can arise when attempting to link an account that is already associated with a different Bethesda.net account. Secondly, it may occur due to an issue with the game client failing to establish a connection with the title's servers.
Potential fixes for Fallout 76 "Failed to link Bethesda account" error
Issue related to linking your account
If you're trying to link a Bethesda.net account to a Steam, Xbox, or PlayStation profile that already has a linked Bethesda.net account, you'll encounter the "Failed to link Bethesda account" error in Fallout 76.
This will be accompanied by the message, "Account linking failed. Please retry or contact Customer Support for assistance."
To address this problem, you can visit the Bethesda.net website and navigate to the Login/Sign up screen. From there, select "Help Find My Account" and attempt to use different email addresses to identify which one is associated with a preexisting account.
Once you find your old account and successfully log in (using the "I forget my password" process to reset your password if necessary), you have two options. You can either continue using this old account to play Fallout 76, as it's already linked to your platform, or you can choose to un-link this account from your Steam, Xbox, or PlayStation and connect a new account.
Issue related to the game client
If the problem lies with your game client failing to establish a connection with the servers, it can occur either due to loss of internet connectivity during the login process or if the servers are down.
For the former, the solution can be as simple as restarting your game client. If that doesn't resolve the issue, rebooting your PC and router should do the trick.
If the issue is with your platform's servers, then unfortunately, you will need to wait until the Steam, Xbox, or PlayStation servers are back online.
After resolving this issue, you can check out our guide on 10 Beginner Tips for Fallout 76 to ensure a smooth experience as you navigate this post-apocalyptic wasteland for the first time.
You can also check out our guide to Fire Breather exam in Fallout 76.
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