How to link Steam account in Escape from Tarkov

Escape from Tarkov (EFT) has recently gone live on Steam for all regions, and players are now tasked with connecting their Battlestate Games accounts with their respective Steam accounts to play the game via Steam. This process is quite easy and should not take you much time.

In this article, we will provide you with a detailed brief on how you can connect your Steam account in EFT. Read below to know more.

How to connect a Steam account in Escape from Tarkov

Escape from Tarkov launched on Steam on November 15, 2025, and there has been a surge of new players who are trying out the game for the very first time.

Irrespective of whether you're a veteran getting your hands on the title via Steam or a newbie who's getting the first taste of the pioneers of extraction shooters, you need to connect your Battlestate Games account with Steam to play EFT.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you link up your Steam account in EFT:

• First and foremost, launch Steam and log in using your credentials.
• Buy a copy of the game and then close the launcher.
• Open the official Escape from Tarkov website on your preferred browser.
• Here, if you're a new player, sign up for a new account. If you've already bought and played the game on their designated launcher, proceed to log in to your Battlestate Games account.
• Now, proceed to find the connections segment, and link up your Steam account by verifying your details.

Once done, this should allow you to connect your Steam account in Escape from Tarkov.

Read more: Escape from Tarkov Error 213: Possible reasons and fixes

If you're merging your old BSG account with Steam, the game will carry forward all the progress you've earned so far. This includes all achievements, gear, and any other progression-related rewards you have earned so far. However, the official FAQ has explicitly stated that achievements from limited-time events will not be synced during this process.

Furthermore, if your previously active copy was a higher edition than the version that you got for yourself via Steam, it will automatically use the superior version of the two and grant you access accordingly.

Also read: EFT Error 418: Possible reasons and fixes

That's everything that you need to know about how you can link a Steam account in EFT.

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Edited by Jay Sarma