Why you would link Steam and Ubisoft

Linking Steam and Ubisoft lets you play Ubisoft games you own on Steam through the Ubisoft+ subscription service, and it connects your progress across both platforms. When you link the accounts, Ubisoft can see which games you already own on Steam — so if you subscribe to Ubisoft+, you won't be charged again for titles you've already purchased. Your save files, achievements, and multiplayer progress stay connected no matter which launcher you use to start the game.

The link also matters if you play Ubisoft games that require the Ubisoft Connect overlay to run. Even if you launch the game from Steam, it will open Ubisoft Connect in the background, and linking the accounts beforehand prevents login loops or connection errors.

Key Takeaways

  • You link the accounts through the Ubisoft website by signing in to your Ubisoft account and connecting it to your Steam account in one step.
  • The process takes about two minutes and requires you to have both a Steam account and a Ubisoft account already created.
  • After linking, your Steam library shows up in Ubisoft Connect, and your progress syncs across both launchers automatically.
  • If you unlink the accounts later, you keep ownership of your games on both platforms, but progress stops syncing between them.

Step-by-step: linking the accounts

Go to account.ubisoft.com and sign in with your Ubisoft username and password. If you don't have a Ubisoft account yet, create one first — it takes a few minutes and requires an email address.

Once you're signed in, look for Connections in the left menu (sometimes labeled "Connected accounts" depending on your region). Click on it. You'll see a list of platforms you can connect: Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and others. Find Steam and click the button to connect.

A new window will open asking you to sign in to Steam. Enter your Steam username and password, then click Sign in. Steam will ask you to confirm that you want to authorize the connection to Ubisoft. Click Continue or Authorize. You'll be sent back to the Ubisoft website, and the connection is complete.

The whole process usually finishes in under two minutes. You don't need to restart Steam or Ubisoft Connect — the link is active when ready.

What happens after you link

Your Steam library becomes visible inside Ubisoft Connect. When you open Ubisoft Connect, you'll see a section showing games you own on Steam, and you can launch them directly from there without opening Steam first. This is useful if you prefer to use Ubisoft Connect as your main launcher.

Your progress, achievements, and multiplayer rank sync automatically between Steam and Ubisoft Connect. If you earn an achievement in a Ubisoft game on Steam, it appears in your Ubisoft Connect profile. If you play the same game through Ubisoft+ on the Ubisoft launcher, your save file is the same one you used on Steam.

If you later subscribe to Ubisoft+, the service recognizes which games you already own on Steam and doesn't charge you for them again. You can play those games either through Steam or through Ubisoft+ without losing access to either version.

Troubleshooting common linking problems

If the connection fails or you see an error message, the most common cause is using a different email address for each account. Your Steam account email and Ubisoft account email don't have to match, but if you've used a work email for one and a personal email for the other, double-check that you're signing in with the correct credentials for each platform.

If you're stuck on a login screen or the authorization window won't close, try clearing your browser cookies and cache, then start the linking process again from account.ubisoft.com. If you're using a password manager, temporarily disable it during the linking step — some password managers interfere with the Steam authorization window.

If your Steam library doesn't appear in Ubisoft Connect after linking, wait 10 to 15 minutes and restart Ubisoft Connect. The sync sometimes takes a few minutes to complete. If it still doesn't show up, go back to Connections on the Ubisoft website and check that the Steam connection shows as "Connected" with a green checkmark.

Unlinking your accounts

You can unlink Steam and Ubisoft at any time through the same Connections menu on the Ubisoft website. Find Steam in the list and click Disconnect. Ubisoft will ask you to confirm — click Yes or Confirm. The accounts are unlinked when ready.

Unlinking does not delete your games or progress on either platform. Your Steam library stays on Steam, your Ubisoft games stay on Ubisoft, and your save files remain intact. However, progress stops syncing between the two launchers after you unlink. If you play a game on Steam after unlinking, changes you make won't appear in your Ubisoft Connect profile, and vice versa.

When linking doesn't work the way you expect

Some Ubisoft games require you to own them on Ubisoft Connect itself, not just on Steam. For example, if you own a game only on Steam and it's not included in Ubisoft+, you can still play it through Steam, but it won't appear as a playable option in the Ubisoft+ catalog. Linking the accounts doesn't change what's included in the subscription — it only prevents double-charging if you own a game on Steam and later subscribe to Ubisoft+.

Older Ubisoft games may not sync progress even after linking. Games released before Ubisoft Connect existed sometimes don't support cloud save syncing. Check the game's store page on Steam or Ubisoft to see if it lists cross-platform progress as a feature.

If you have multiple Steam accounts, you can only link one of them to a single Ubisoft account. If you want to link a different Steam account to the same Ubisoft account, you'll need to unlink the first one first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to link Steam and Ubisoft to play Ubisoft games on Steam?

No. You can play Ubisoft games you own on Steam without linking. Linking is optional and mainly useful if you want your progress to sync with Ubisoft Connect or if you plan to subscribe to Ubisoft+.

Will linking give hackers access to my Steam account?

No. Linking only allows Ubisoft to see which games you own on Steam and to sync your progress. Ubisoft cannot change your Steam password, make purchases, or access your payment information. Steam and Ubisoft use industry-standard authorization protocols that don't share your password.

What if I link the wrong Steam account to my Ubisoft account?

Unlink it through the Connections menu on the Ubisoft website, then link the correct Steam account. The process takes about a minute. Your games and progress on the wrong Steam account are not affected.

Can I link my Ubisoft account to multiple Steam accounts?

No. One Ubisoft account can only be linked to one Steam account at a time. If you need to link a different Steam account, unlink the current one first.

Does linking cost anything?

No. Linking your accounts is free. You only pay if you choose to subscribe to Ubisoft+, which is a separate service.