One of the largest computer game distribution services, Steam, has finally bothered to increase the level of security for registered accounts. After all, where there is money (and not a small amount), there are also all sorts of individuals who want to get it in an illegal way. It was in order to protect ordinary users of the service from hacking and scammers that a special function was introduced - Steam Guard. It will not allow an unknown user to log in to the system using your login, even if he knows the correct password. Moreover, at the moment, some Steam functions are currently only available if Steam Guard is active. for example, "Exchange" or "Community Marketplaces". And it won’t be enough to just turn it on; it needs to work for at least 15 days. Otherwise the functions will not be available.
How to find out your Steam Guard without a phone
There is no code for Steam Guard.
There is no code for Steam Guard.
Can someone tell me about the security question to reset? there seemed to be one like that)
Can someone tell me about the security question to reset? there seemed to be one like that)
There is a code. It is a code of numbers and letters for Steam Guard, which is required when logging in from a new device.
There is a code. It is a code of numbers and letters for Steam Guard, which is required when logging in from a new device.
This is not a code, but simply a security check sent by email.
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Settings
Installing the application
The Steam Guard application is supported on popular mobile systems:
App Store - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/steam-mobile/id495369748
Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details? >
Windows Phone - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/steam-official/9nblggh4x7gm
Activation
Activating authentication on all systems is similar. The instructions discuss activation using the iOS system (for iPhone, iPad) as an example.
1. Launch the application. Log in: enter the username and password you use to log into the Steam website.
2. Go to the menu, tap “Steam Guard”.
3. Click Add Authenticator.
Note. For more information on the option, use the “Help” link.
4. Enter your phone number. An SMS will be sent to it. Enter the international country code in the drop-down list.
5. Wait for an SMS with a confirmation code.
6. Enter the received code.
Attention! If the SMS did not arrive, use the “Send again” command. There may be a certain delay in receiving the message, depending on the mobile operator used. If the code is not received even after several hours, you need to contact Steam technical support.
7. After confirmation, the recovery code will be displayed. Be sure to save it: write it down or remember it.
8. After adding and activating the authenticator, a unique authorization code will be displayed in the panel. It is updated periodically.
How to enable Steam Guard and find out the two-factor code
Previously, all computer games and programs were stored on special disks, with which they could be installed on your personal computer.
The downside of these digital storage devices was that they broke easily. A tiny scratch is enough for the disc to become unusable. However, in 2003, Valve created a special service that can hardly be called a gaming social network. It's called Steam. This site allows you to buy games and programs on your account, and then, having downloaded the program, the user can download all the programs and games he purchased without fear of damaging any disk, since all games and even saves are stored on the company’s servers. Of course, not all games are there, but only those that Valve has approved, but there are many tens of thousands of them.
What is two factor steam guard code
The system is protected by a standard procedure for entering a login and password, however, given that one account can have games worth a huge amount of money, the corporation has resorted to another precaution .
When a user tries to log into their steam account from another PC or even a browser, a notification appears on the screen requiring them to enter a one-time code, which is sent to the specified email. However, this measure cannot be taken if access to mail has been lost. However, this method of protection is not the only one; we will talk about the second below. When you go to any site (including Steam), you are asked to enter the login and password that you specified during registration. When using a two-factor code, you must specify a one-time password, which is usually sent to your phone (the one-time code discussed above is the most primitive protection using a two-factor code). This procedure occurs after entering your login and password. Thus, we have two lines of defense: regular and with a code. It is impossible to bypass both in normal situations . Steam has such protection and it is called Steam Guard.
If you don't have access to a smartphone
Now let's try to remove Steam Guard without a phone - this happens, the mobile device is not always at hand, it can be lost or stolen. We will need a computer - you can log into your account through the desktop client or the official website of the online platform.
Once again you will have to make a choice - you can use a special recovery code (it is assigned at the stage of setting up two-factor authentication). If you have saved the code, click on the corresponding button and enter it in the field that opens. We remind you that it always starts with the letter R, followed by several numbers.
There is no code - how to disconnect Steam Guard from your phone if you have lost your phone? Click on the “I no longer have access to this number...” button. Now fill out the application, which will be sent to the support service:
Now we will wait - a detailed answer to the question of how to remove the Steam Guard mobile authenticator if you have lost your phone will be sent to your mailbox by letter. Of course, electronic! The support service will review the request as quickly as possible and provide detailed instructions.
What if you have access to a smartphone? Let's use alternative instructions!
How to enable steam guard
How to activate steam guard? By default, this function is limited, however, using the following sequence of actions you can easily activate it:
A small note: if mail is not activated, the shield in the settings is red. If you have already confirmed your email - yellow.
In order to protect your account as much as possible and get a green shield, you need to link your mobile phone to your account (it must be a smartphone, since you will have to download a special application that only works on smartphones). This is done using the following sequence of actions:
In the latest versions of Steam, this procedure is no longer necessary, however, all important system messages will be sent to your phone, which provides additional protection for your account.
Maximum security is provided by confirming login using a smartphone. Every time you try to log into your account, after entering your login and password, the client will see a window for entering a one-time password. It will be displayed in the mobile application, which can be downloaded from the Apple Store for IOS or from the Play Market for Android.
To activate this protection, the user must go to the settings again through the Steam menu, but this time they need to click on the “Steam Guard Settings” button. Next, you should check the box next to “Receive Steam Guard codes by email.” After this, the user will only have to download the official Steam application and log into his account through it. A one-time password will be constantly written in the Steam Guard section, updated every few seconds. The main disadvantage of this protection is that you will have to enter it every time you log into your account.
Disable authenticator using recovery code or attached phone number
Go to the Steam client settings on your computer and select “Manage Steam Guard Settings...”.
In the next window, click on the “Delete Authenticator” button.
Next - “I no longer have access to the Steam Guard mobile authenticator.”
Then - “Delete using a recovery code.”
Now you need to enter your code and confirm the action with the “Use recovery code” button.
You will see a window indicating successful removal. Click "Done."
I broke my phone, how do I log into Steam?
30 Oct 2016 at 09:14
30 Oct 2016 at 09:14 #1
Hello. In general, the mobile authenticator was connected, but the phone is currently inoperative. How to log into Steam now? It asks for a code that is generated in the authenticator
30 Oct 2016 at 09:16 #2
You can disable this thing via email, but then you can’t trade for 2 weeks, and after repair and re-linking for another 2 weeks. If it doesn't light up, use it.
30 Oct 2016 at 09:18 #3
How exactly to do this?
30 Oct 2016 at 09:18 #4
There was a recovery code, which is issued when you link your account to your phone, you could use it to log in, as I understand it, you didn’t write it down/lost it. Well, in that case, do as the guy said above
30 Oct 2016 at 09:23 #5
Everything seems to be written there :d
30 Oct 2016 at 09:24 #6
If this does not help, then you should only write to technical support.
And to avoid such cases, you can write all the recovery codes to yourself on VK (Naturally, if you don’t get hacked there)
07 Nov 2016 at 17:32 #7
As usual, the support responded only after 2 and a half weeks, thanks to everyone)
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Unlock
If you have blocked your Steam account yourself, you can unblock it in two ways:
Method number 1: via mail
1. Find in your e-mail a message from the Steam service about profile deactivation.
3. On the page that opens, click the “Login and unlock...” button.
4. Enter the verification code that the service gave you when you blocked it.
5. Click “Unblock...” again.
6. A message indicating the successful completion of the operation will appear. Now you can do whatever you want in your account.
Method number 2: through technical support
4. Click “Create Account” to create a support profile.
5. Fill out all form fields (name, e-mail, password, captcha).
6. Click “Create...”.
7. Go to the specified e-mail. Click the activation link in the service message.
8. In the list of problems, select “Self-locked account.”
9. In the "Step 2" field, select "Steam".
10. Complete your application:
- indicate the topic;
- inform us that you want to restore full access to your profile functions;
- enter your login, e-mail and digital key provided by the service during the blocking process;
- Click “Ask a Question”.
11. Wait for a response from service support. Follow the instructions sent.
