To play Fallout 76, you must link the game to your Bethesda account. However, some players seem to experience performance issues when doing so, with others complaining that the linking process fails at their end. When this happens, you will not be able to log into the game and play it. It’s a common issue faced with the MMO. It usually occurs if something goes wrong during the linking process, if the game’s servers are down, or if your internet connection is acting up.
While there is no permanent fix, there are a few workarounds that the community has come up with. This Fallout 76 guide goes over how to deal with the Bethesda account linking error.
How to fix “Failed to link Bethesda account” in Fallout 76
Here are a few steps you can follow to try fixing the “Failed to link Bethesda account” in Fallout 76:
1) Check if the account has been linked
Visit the official Bethesda log-in page and sign into your account. Here, under “Linked Accounts” in your profile, check for all accounts linked to your profile.
Make sure that Fallout 76 is linked to the platform you are playing it on. If it isn’t, link that account by providing the necessary credentials.
2) Un-link and then re-link
If the issue persists, you might want to unlink the account to your profile and then re-link it. Click on the trash icon beside the account and it will then be automatically unlinked. Then, add the account back by providing the details to re-link it. Hopefully, this resolves the issue. If not, you can proceed with the next step.
3) See if the Fallout 76 servers are facing any issue
Another possible reason is that the Fallout 76 servers are either down or facing other errors. If so, you will need to check for server availability. You can do this by heading to the official Fallout X page, as Bethesda usually updates players on server-related issues.
If the servers are experiencing an issue, you will have to wait it out.
4) Check your connection
Check your internet connection, as it could be the cause of the linking error. Try playing other multiplayer games to see if they are facing similar connectivity-related issues.
If you find an issue, either restart your router or call your internet provider for additional support.
5) Reach out to Bethesda Support
If the above workarounds fail, reach out to Bethesda Customer Support and file a complaint.
Disclaimer: The fixes provided above serve as possible workarounds and are not guaranteed to work.
Edited by Dinesh Renthlei
