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76561198238857028 Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:37am
My steam account is limited ?
I created this account yesterday & didn't notice any change
I think when you create a new steam account its already limited.

I usually don't buy games from the steam store.

I use *removed* store. (I use them all the time. They are trusted by me.)

They send games as steam gifts.

Will redeeming these gifts remove the limitation or
Do i have to use the steam store to buy games.

Steam Says

To remove limitation you must spend 5$ or more within steam store

or

Or you must own a game that is 5$ or more.


Q. Are all steam accounts limited after the creation ?

Confused :\
Last edited by Zefar; Jul 13, 2015 @ 11:14am
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Tev Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:39am 
A: Yes.

and don't use unauthorized resellers like <Consonant><numeral><vowel>.

You need to add funds via

Or alternatively buy something from the Steam Store directly
http://store.steampowered.com

The amount has to accumulate up to $5 USD minimum.


How do I gain access to these features?
You will need to spend at least $5.00 USD within the Steam store. Some examples of purchases that grant access to these features are:
  • Adding the equivalent of $5 USD or more to your Steam Wallet
  • Purchasing game(s) that are equal to $5 USD or more from the Steam store
  • Adding a Steam Wallet card to your Steam account
  • Purchasing a Steam gift that is equal to $5 USD or more from the Steam store (Receiving a Steam gift from a friend doesn't count)
Each Steam purchase total will be tracked in USD. If your Steam store's currency isn't in USD, it will be tracked and converted to USD automatically using daily exchange rates.

More info here: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3330-IAGK-7663
Last edited by Tev; Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:41am
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Cathulhu Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:40am 
Yes, all accounts start limited.
Circumventing the forum word filter is a fast way to get the moderators annoyed. There's a reason why those stores are censored. They are known for selling stolen goods.

You must invest 5 US Dollar in Steam, by buying something or charging your Steam wallet.
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76561198238857028 Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:42am 
Dude , Thats quick you 2 btw Thanks for the replies

I had an old account which was hijacked by some bloody hacker.

This is the new one. I used to buy from that other store. It worked.

I was just confused.
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Tev Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:43am 
Originally posted by Nightfade:
Dude , Thats quick you 2 btw Thanks for the replies

I had an old account which was hijacked by some bloody hacker.

This is the new one. I used to buy from that other store. It worked.

I was just confused.
Retail licenses used to be enough.

They haven't been enough since late 2014.
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76561198238857028 Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:46am 
Originally posted by Teutep:
A: Yes.

and don't use unauthorized resellers like <Consonant><numeral><vowel>.

You need to add funds via

Or alternatively buy something from the Steam Store directly
http://store.steampowered.com

The amount has to accumulate up to $5 USD minimum.


How do I gain access to these features?
You will need to spend at least $5.00 USD within the Steam store. Some examples of purchases that grant access to these features are:
  • Adding the equivalent of $5 USD or more to your Steam Wallet
  • Purchasing game(s) that are equal to $5 USD or more from the Steam store
  • Adding a Steam Wallet card to your Steam account
  • Purchasing a Steam gift that is equal to $5 USD or more from the Steam store (Receiving a Steam gift from a friend doesn't count)
Each Steam purchase total will be tracked in USD. If your Steam store's currency isn't in USD, it will be tracked and converted to USD automatically using daily exchange rates.

More info here: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3330-IAGK-7663

BTW theres a reason I use that store.

I am in another country and My PayPal is from US.

The address doesn't match So i cant purchase from steam.
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Tev Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:47am 
There's other third party sites that are authorized though.
i.e. http://greenmangaming.com

Unauthorized resellers only have you run the risk of getting your keys revoked.
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Cathulhu Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:48am 
Male cow excrement.
https://store.steampowered.com/account/
Just configure your shop region properly.
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76561198238857028 Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:48am 
Cant I just buy a steam card redeem it and then buy a game :/
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Cathulhu Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:49am 
That is also a possibility.
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76561198238857028 Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:55am 
And I also want to tell you something else.

My other account was created in late 2014 when they had the blue'ish interface not the blackish

I used to play loads of team fortress 2 that was the only game I played.
Then I bought CS.

Then I bought the valve complete pack from the store.

And I got the badge + level up + no limitation etc

:\

Its gotta work ?
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Tev Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:56am 
Originally posted by Nightfade:
And I also want to tell you something else.

My other account was created in late 2014 when they had the blue'ish interface not the blackish

I used to play loads of team fortress 2 that was the only game I played.
Then I bought CS.

Then I bought the valve complete pack from the store.

And I got the badge + level up + no limitation etc

:\

Its gotta work ?
Add funds, or buy something from the Steam Store directly that's worth $5 USD.

Then you're unlimited.
Last edited by Tev; Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:57am
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Cathulhu Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:57am 
Sure, buying anything that's the equivalent of five US dollar or more will unlimit your account and give you full access to all features of Steam.
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76561198238857028 Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:58am 
Originally posted by Cathulhu:
Sure, buying anything that's the equivalent of five US dollar or more will unlimit your account and give you full access to all features of Steam.

Yeah I Think I kind of knew that because I used to have dat old acc.

Originally posted by Teutep:
Add funds, or buy something from the Steam Store directly that's worth $5 USD.

Then you're unlimited.

I dont think That you need to buy a steam game

You CAN redeem a steam gift (no keys).
Last edited by Venusian; Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:59am
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 KARR™ Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:58am 
Originally posted by Nightfade:
Its gotta work ?

You need to either spend $5 on Steam or add $5 to your account.

Regardless of what you may have done in the past, that is what you need to do.

(You will also need to wait 30 days AFTER that in order to use the market)

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Tev Jul 13, 2015 @ 10:59am 
Originally posted by K.A.R.R.:
Originally posted by Nightfade:
Its gotta work ?

You need to either spend $5 on Steam or add $5 to your account.

Regardless of what you may have done in the past, that is what you need to do.

(You will also need to wait 30 days AFTER that in order to use the market)
And note that Wallet code redemption isn't a purchase towards Steam Market countdown.

If you redeem a code, you need to use the funds once for it to count.
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