Sliced Bread Nov 29, 2023 @ 6:27am
I LOST BOTH EMAIL AND THE PHONE NUMBER OF MY ACCOUNT. THEN STEAM SUDDENLY ENABLES ITS STEAM GUARD, NOW I CANT LOG IN TO OTHER DEVICES WITHOUT THE CONFIRMATION CODE, IDK WTF TO DO NOW.
The account's probably 8-9 years old now. Back then, steam doesn't care what email you put on your account. So my stupid ass kid brain puts a non-existing email while making the account. Now, i cant get any verification code.
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Cathulhu Nov 29, 2023 @ 6:28am 
Take the following steps to secure your account:

1. Scan for malware. https://www.malwarebytes.com/
2. Check that the email and phone number on the Steam account are still yours.
3. Deauthorize all other devices. https://store.steampowered.com/twofactor/manage
4. Change passwords from a clean computer.
5. Generate new backup codes for your Mobile App. https://store.steampowered.com/twofactor/manage
6. Revoke the API key (there should be no key). https://steamcommunity.com/dev/apikey

Steam does not return inventory items or wallet funds: https://help.steampowered.com/faqs/view/3B6E-B322-2400-8D24

If you no longer have access to your account, read this:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1126288560
Sliced Bread Nov 29, 2023 @ 6:29am 
Abt the phone number. I lost my old phone a while ago, so yeah, I have no way of confirming my ownership of the account
Lilim Nov 29, 2023 @ 6:43am 
Originally posted by Jangkaloy771:
Abt the phone number. I lost my old phone a while ago, so yeah, I have no way of confirming my ownership of the account

You don't need access to the email, phone or password currently tied to the hijacked/hacked account for this to work. Just pick the "I do not have access..." or a similar option when asked.

The recovery process allows you to provide proof of ownership. Do you have any proof of ownership?
Sliced Bread Nov 29, 2023 @ 6:45am 
Originally posted by Lilim:
Originally posted by Jangkaloy771:
Abt the phone number. I lost my old phone a while ago, so yeah, I have no way of confirming my ownership of the account

You don't need access to the email, phone or password currently tied to the hijacked/hacked account for this to work. Just pick the "I do not have access..." or a similar option when asked.

The recovery process allows you to provide proof of ownership. Do you have any proof of ownership?
what kinds of proof do they need?
Pscht Nov 29, 2023 @ 6:45am 
Originally posted by Lilim:
Do you have any proof of ownership?
My guess is: Unlikely. Where would Steam send the usual stuff when there is no email?

So, it's actual paper receipts or bust.
Sliced Bread Nov 29, 2023 @ 6:47am 
I haven't bought anything using that account. so no receipts
Cathulhu Nov 29, 2023 @ 6:50am 
Originally posted by Jangkaloy771:
what kinds of proof do they need?
https://help.steampowered.com/faqs/view/40A0-8B4B-B54B-C51A
Pscht Nov 29, 2023 @ 6:51am 
If there's nothing on it, just make a new one. And whatever you are losing in the process, consider it the price of the lesson you (hopefully) learned.
Sliced Bread Nov 29, 2023 @ 6:54am 
1000 hours on dota
Cathulhu Nov 29, 2023 @ 6:54am 
Originally posted by Jangkaloy771:
1000 hours on dota
Irrelevant.
Pscht Nov 29, 2023 @ 6:58am 
It might be relevant. If they (correctly) identify OP as a smurf on his next account, it will get banned.

https://www.dota2.com/newsentry/3692442542242977036
Lilim Nov 29, 2023 @ 6:59am 
Originally posted by Jangkaloy771:
I haven't bought anything using that account. so no receipts

Did you add money to your Steam Wallet using Steam Gift Cards?
Sliced Bread Nov 29, 2023 @ 7:02am 
I have an idea. I still have the account logged in to my pc. If I can make a top up with a wallet code and save the receipt. Will it work?
Cathulhu Nov 29, 2023 @ 7:07am 
Usually Valve will require proof of ownership from the beginning of the account creation, not one made five minutes before the ticket creation. Otherwise account hijackers could use that to take over an account completely.
Lilim Nov 29, 2023 @ 7:07am 
Originally posted by Jangkaloy771:
I have an idea. I still have the account logged in to my pc. If I can make a top up with a wallet code and save the receipt. Will it work?

If you are still logged in, follow the steps posted by Cathulhu.
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