Moving the Steam authenticator to a new phone.

[Ashlek]

I bought a new phone and would like to have the Steam authenticatior on it.
How do I go about migrating it to a new phone? Is it as simple as downloading it and logging in or will I need to get SMS code again?
Also will I need my previous phone for the authentication login code to sign into the new phone, or can I factory reset my old phone beforehand?

[999999999]

Same phone number?

[Ashlek]

Originally posted by 999999999:

Same phone number?

yes

[999999999]

Do this...

Can I transfer my authenticator to my new phone?

Yes, you can.

To transfer your authenticator to a new phone, you'll need access to the phone number associated with your account (so we can send you a text message to confirm it's you).

From the Steam Mobile app on your new device, try to log into your account. When the app asks for your authenticator code, select "Please help, I no longer have access to my Mobile Authenticator codes." Follow the steps the app provides and you can either transfer your authenticator to the new device or remove it from the previous device.

After transferring the authenticator, any new trades or market listings will be held for a couple of days to protect your items in case your authenticator is ever transferred by a malicious person. See our Trade Holds FAQ for more information about trade holds.

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=8625-wrah-9030#transfer

[Ashlek]

Originally posted by 999999999:

Do this...

Can I transfer my authenticator to my new phone?

Yes, you can.

To transfer your authenticator to a new phone, you'll need access to the phone number associated with your account (so we can send you a text message to confirm it's you).

From the Steam Mobile app on your new device, try to log into your account. When the app asks for your authenticator code, select "Please help, I no longer have access to my Mobile Authenticator codes." Follow the steps the app provides and you can either transfer your authenticator to the new device or remove it from the previous device.

After transferring the authenticator, any new trades or market listings will be held for a couple of days to protect your items in case your authenticator is ever transferred by a malicious person. See our Trade Holds FAQ for more information about trade holds.

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=8625-wrah-9030#transfer

Alright, but can't I just log in by looking at the login code on my previous phone?

[999999999]

The correct way is what I have shown you. Doing it any other way will result in trading and market restrictions for 15 days.

[Ashlek]

Originally posted by 999999999:

The correct way is what I have shown you. Doing it any other way will result in trading and market restrictions for 15 days.

Okay, thank you.
Appreciate the help :D

[Tyler]

Originally posted by 999999999:

Do this...

Can I transfer my authenticator to my new phone?

Yes, you can.

To transfer your authenticator to a new phone, you'll need access to the phone number associated with your account (so we can send you a text message to confirm it's you).

From the Steam Mobile app on your new device, try to log into your account. When the app asks for your authenticator code, select "Please help, I no longer have access to my Mobile Authenticator codes." Follow the steps the app provides and you can either transfer your authenticator to the new device or remove it from the previous device.

After transferring the authenticator, any new trades or market listings will be held for a couple of days to protect your items in case your authenticator is ever transferred by a malicious person. See our Trade Holds FAQ for more information about trade holds.

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=8625-wrah-9030#transfer

Work great and i had not the temporaney trade ban/lock

[la Luminescence]

It's been really long but do you know exactly how many days of trade hold will be executed if I successfully tranfer Authenticator to my new phone? Thanks in advance.

[StickyPawz]

When I moved to a new phone this year, I only a 2-3 wait to access trade/market stuff.

[Supafly]

Originally posted by Du Kích Tí Hon:

It's been really long but do you know exactly how many days of trade hold will be executed if I successfully tranfer Authenticator to my new phone? Thanks in advance.

2-3 days provided you use the method linked in the above support article

[Hodman]

Originally posted by Du Kích Tí Hon:

It's been really long but do you know exactly how many days of trade hold will be executed if I successfully tranfer Authenticator to my new phone? Thanks in advance.

48 hours exactly.

[la Luminescence]

Originally posted by Hodman:

Originally posted by Du Kích Tí Hon:

It's been really long but do you know exactly how many days of trade hold will be executed if I successfully tranfer Authenticator to my new phone? Thanks in advance.

48 hours exactly.

Thank you so much.

[999999999]

Trading, exactly 48 hours. Market, varies from 36-48 hours. Which is why it doesn't specify exact times in the article and only says "couple."

[Gooze]

I got trade banned by switching my Steam Gaurd to a new phone, 15 days is way too long

[Si-Fi]

Originally posted by Gooze:

I got trade banned by switching my Steam Gaurd to a new phone, 15 days is way too long

You aren't trade banned otherwise that would have been marked on your profile. It is only a cooldown period.