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    Can't sign into steam how do i change ports?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by HopelesslyFaithful, Aug 20, 2013.

  1. HopelesslyFaithful

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    So i am using Steam and i can't login due to port blocking or something. How do i change the ports? or whatever i need to do?
     
    HopelesslyFaithful, Aug 20, 2013
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    if i can't fix firewall/router can i make steam use different ports? or do i need to tunnel like PIA?
     
    HopelesslyFaithful, Aug 21, 2013
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    Try some VPN services, they might not work:
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    You need to contact your network admin or petition office/school IT staff to get those ports unblocked.
     
    TomTom2007, Aug 21, 2013
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    This. A bunch of ports are blocked at my school too so this means any online gaming, Steam, Origin, Skype, many others are all unusable. Thankfully Steam has an offline mode. And good luck trying to convince them to unblock them for you. I've tried many times to no avail.
     
    octiceps, Aug 22, 2013
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