Moving the Steam authenticator to a new phone and a NEW NUMBER.

[-Sleepy]

i just got my new phone and i want to transfer steam account on it. Is it possible to just transfer that simple? Pls help.

[Supafly]

Everything is in the help section
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=8625-wrah-9030#transfer

Search for new phone.

[-Sleepy]

Suicidal Monkey eredeti hozzászólása:

Everything is in the help section
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=8625-wrah-9030#transfer

Search for new phone.

Thanks man.

[Supafly]

No probs. I would say it's better to keep your number or atleast have access to it so you can activate the Authenticator on your new phone.

[-Sleepy]

Suicidal Monkey eredeti hozzászólása:

No probs. I would say it's better to keep your number or atleast have access to it so you can activate the Authenticator on your new phone.

The thing is its kinda complicated but here it is anyway. The problem is my steam account is in a tablet and my registered number is on a mobile device that is an analog like those old qwerty type phone. Cuz im not a fan of touch screens. Recently my mom give me a gift and its an android phone so i want to used and transfer my steam account to it.

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

That is fine. As long as you use the same number, the transfer will only result in a 48 hour hold of items in a trade and about a 36-48 hold of items listed on the market.

[wuddih]

change the phone number. then do the transfer.

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wuddih eredeti hozzászólása:

change the phone number. then do the transfer.

That was what i was thinking. If i change will be just that?

[Supafly]

sleepy- eredeti hozzászólása:

wuddih eredeti hozzászólása:

change the phone number. then do the transfer.

That was what i was thinking. If i change will be just that?

Yes, That simple. Have old number trasfered to the new one. May take 24hours depending on company but once it's done you can set authenticator back up easily. All in the link I gave earlier.....I snipped the relevent part for you

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.

[Krγt Ω Nλχ]

Why Valve not making the process simpler with a button "New phone" when launching the app ?

I deleted my app on my previous phone before remembering this tip and now I get 15 days...

[Supafly]

Krγτ Ω Νλχ eredeti hozzászólása:

Why Valve not making the process simpler with a button "New phone" when launching the app ?

I deleted my app on my previous phone before remembering this tip and now I get 15 days...

Because if it was too easy any random person that has phished, purchased found you login details to transfer it to another device and immediately transfer all your items away. The hold after changing gives the original owner time to lock down their account and provide proof of ownership before the third party has the opportunity to do that. It's a protective measure.

And it easy easy if you do a simple internet search using line like these

Steam mobile authenticator new phone
or
Steam mobile authenticator lost phone
or
Steam mobile authenticator new number

Valid links will be in the first few results. takes no time to find out what to do. It is Easy.

[Krγt Ω Nλχ]

I don't criticize the hold for 48 hours. I criticize the lack of explanation about this possibility. I got 15 days instead of 2 days.
I think phishers know way more things than common users.

I'm punished for not knowing some kind of hidden process.

[Supafly]

Krγτ Ω Νλχ eredeti hozzászólása:

I don't criticize the hold for 48 days.

isn't that long.

Krγτ Ω Νλχ eredeti hozzászólása:

I criticize the lack of explanation about this possibility.
I think phishers know way more things than common users.

Not Valves fault you and other users don't read things about the products you use. The phishers clearly do because they understand how it works.

No different to any other software or product you use. The instructions are there for all to read. If you and others choose not to read them then thats on you, no-one else

If you buy an Electric car that runs on AC electricity. The instructions will tell you that. If you don't tread them and somehow plug it into a DC source you'll break it. Car company won't be held accountable because you didn't read the instructions and warnings.

Same could be said for putting petrol in a Diesel car and vice versus. Putting metal in Microwaves etc

[Krγt Ω Nλχ]

For me it is badly designed. It must be 2 days standard for everyone whatever if you uninstall or disconnect. At the moment it happens, Steam would send you a message at your old or new number. And if you don't do the process, it would be 15 days...

Don't compare with cars/microwaves with real threat.

[Supafly]

Krγτ Ω Νλχ eredeti hozzászólása:

For me it is badly designed. It must be 2 days standard for everyone whatever if you uninstall or disconnect. At the moment it happens, Steam would send you a message at your old or new number. And if you don't do the process, it would be 15 days...

Don't compare with cars/microwaves with real threat.

Wrong

If you have a new number the hold is longer for the simple reason it may not be the owner of the account. Using the same number is much more likely to still be the original owner and is therefore not hit with a long hold.

Its for YOUR security. You complain the phishers know more about how it works yet you want to remove the restrictions that will make it even easier for them all because you don't READ before you act. It takes but a few minutes to find out how to change device.

I'll use whatever examples I please. Out of context? Yes. Damn right. The principle is the same. You're complaining about not liking something because you NEVER READ the instructions. Ignorance is not an excuse and not a good enough reason to reduce security. If anything ignorance and lack of understanding should warrant increased security to protect those most likely to have lax security processes.

[Krγt Ω Nλχ]

I did the process but I simultaneously uninstall the app on my previous phone. That's why I got 15 and not 2 days. Unfair :(