How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Steam?

A video game distribution platform like Steam is Adobe Photoshop for video games. In terms of size and scope, both apps are giants and might seem overwhelming to first-timers. In contrast, Steam is a much more enjoyable experience. Steam offers gamer-friendly features for desktops, laptops, and Steam Decks, including a store, cloud saves, remote downloads, and video streaming.

Moreover, security is very important in this online world; that’s why we need to enable two-factor authentication on Steam and guess what? We have mentioned the needy steps further in this guide.

What Is Two-Factor Authentication?

Besides your normal login and password, it adds an extra layer of security. To break into your account, one must link both pieces. Additionally, 2-Factor Authentication increases security if you access your account frequently from places other than your home.

Furthermore, the two-factor authentication system generates a random code each time you log in, which makes it very important to enable this. Your smartphone will send you a different random code for each session. Instagram, Twitter, and Google apps have adopted two-factor authentication, including Steam client.

What Are The Steps To Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Steam?

We’ll look at the steps using which you can enable two-factor authentication for your Steam account now that we know it is important for our security and privacy. Steam features both web-based and desktop applications for setting up two-factor authentication. So, let’s have a look at the steps:

1. Download the Steam desktop app if you don’t already have it on your PC. As soon as the download is complete, you can install it on your computer.
2. Log into your Steam account after installing the desktop app.
3. You can now select Steam by clicking the Steam button on the interface’s top-left. Using the drop-down menu, select Settings.
4. Now, click on the Account option in the left pane to check your account. Right-click Manage Steam Guard Account Security.
5. Manage Steam Guard will pop up with two options for Steam Guard. Now, let’s have a look at both the options for Steam Guard.

How To Get Steam Guard Code Via Email

People who don’t want to use their smartphones as authenticators (further discussed in this guide) can use this option. Whenever you log into your Steam desktop application or browser app, you must enter your Steam Guard code, which will be emailed to your email address.

How To Get Guard Code Via Smartphone

1. Download the Steam app from PlayStore and install it on your device.
2. Afterward, launch it and log in using the same account for which you want to turn on the two-factor authentication.
3. Now, tap on the Hamburger menu (settings icon).
4. Then, hit the Steam Guard option.
5. After that, tap on the Add Authenticator option.
6. Now, enter your cellphone number and verify it with the OTP you get. Then, you will get a confirmation email on your registered email account.
7. That’s it. Now, you will get a recovery code, and now you must add it to your Steam desktop app to enable the two-factor authentication.

Note: Make sure not to share this recovery code.