Backup code?

[Marina Diamandis]

Hi,
I am improving my security, I changed my password just to be sure, and I do have steam guard.
Since I don't have smartphone (just a regular phone), I can only use e-mail authentication method.
However, I do have printed paper from the past with some backup code. I wish to change that code (generate new), but I can't find any way to do it. It says it is possible only with the mobile application.
So here are my questions:
Did they change the way the backup code is generated? I obviously generated one before, without using any phone application.
Is this backup code still working? Or how do I even check that?
Can I generate backup code without phone application?

[Fluidz]

Hi,

In steam, Open : Settings, account, account details, manage steam guard, get backup codes, generate codes now.

On that page is says :

"Generating new codes will invalidate all old backup codes"

You will need to enter your phone number and confirm the code. After doing that a new set of backup codes will be generated.

[Marina Diamandis]

But that's the thing, I don't see that option there.

[Marina Diamandis]

Here let me show you:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3390113519

[Nx Machina]

Originally posted by Scarlett O'Hara:

However, I do have printed paper from the past with some backup code. I wish to change that code (generate new), but I can't find any way to do it. It says it is possible only with the mobile application.

So here are my questions:
Did they change the way the backup code is generated? I obviously generated one before, without using any phone application.
Is this backup code still working? Or how do I even check that?
Can I generate backup code without phone application?

Backup codes are for Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator, not Steam Guard Email.

The only code you could have is the recovery code but that is also for Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator only. I personally cannot think of any other code you would have.

Linked below is a guide which will allow you to recover your account if you lost access.

Please note although it specifically states Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator, it is still applicable.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1126338995

[Marina Diamandis]

Well that's strange, as I definitely never used mobile authenticator, but I got some code here.
It's just one code, and I have it marked as backup code. Maybe it is the recovery code, I don't know what the difference between those two is.

[Nx Machina]

Originally posted by Scarlett O'Hara:

Well that's strange, as I definitely never used mobile authenticator, but I got some code here.
It's just one code, and I have it marked as backup code. Maybe it is the recovery code, I don't know what the difference between those two is.

If you have to re-install the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator on a new phone the recovery code is used to set it up as previously linked to your account so they is no break in usage such as being able to trade with no delays.