Vinacious G Jun 22, 2022 @ 4:17am
Allow Steam Mobile App to login from PC
Kay. I just had to reset my password because I was signed out by updating the app. I was signed in on my PC just fine, it auto-logs in.

Why can't I just send a code, either to the Steam App or via SMS to our Trusted Mobile number, to bypass/grant log in to our phones? Esp if it's the device already set as the Steam Guard device?

It makes the whole thing annoying af, when I have to reset my password because I forgot it, but still am logged in on my PC just fine.

Now I have to wait 2 weeks to trade a measly $0.80 of items, because my phone logged me out and I needed to log in to the app to confirm the market orders via Steam Guard.

I love how the step is 'log in to the app to confirm the Steam Guard request' - when I already confirmed my email and SMS codes!


Also, the rotating text at the bottom? Wtf is the point of that?? I thought that's what it would be used for, that through the process Steam on my PC would ask to confirm the rotating authenticator code at the bottom.... Newp. Not once through the password reset retrieval process was that needed. So then when the hell does it get used?


tl;dr Allow us to send a verification code from Steam app on PC/Mac, to the Steam App, to log in on mobile device - so long as it is confirmed via SMS code to the Trusted number on the account, as well as email.

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Dr.Shadowds 🐉 Jun 22, 2022 @ 8:04am 
Originally posted by Vinacious G:
It makes the whole thing annoying af, when I have to reset my password because I forgot it, but still am logged in on my PC just fine.
Get password manager it helps so don't forget password. Auto log is not going to fix all problems.

Originally posted by Vinacious G:
Also, the rotating text at the bottom? Wtf is the point of that?? I thought that's what it would be used for, that through the process Steam on my PC would ask to confirm the rotating authenticator code at the bottom.... Newp. Not once through the password reset retrieval process was that needed. So then when the hell does it get used?
2FA code is used for logging in.

Recovery code is to remove 2FA incase you happen to delete the app, wipe the app, app corrupted, or lost device.




Now other points, see no issue about getting sms text for 2FA as well. But getting multiple 2FA same time is not ideal also don't think any service does this either, as you have to pick one, even if have option to choose still have to pick one. Now could still use email 2FA while have account link to Steam mobile app, just that all code be sent to email.
Samoth Jun 22, 2022 @ 8:46am 
Drop 2fa because it's a farce, and 110% a corporate liability shield more than protection for us. It is a drag and a hassle that they demand so much in the way of security.
Supafly Jun 22, 2022 @ 2:17pm 
As mentioned get a Password manager, Keepass is free and has Desktop and Mobile apps. You can also use it to save Recovery and Backup codes.


Originally posted by Samoth:
Drop 2fa because it's a farce, and 110% a corporate liability shield more than protection for us. It is a drag and a hassle that they demand so much in the way of security.

No it's added protection for users. The problem is muppets assuming it makes their accounts immune to compromise when it doesn't. It's just a added and more complex key. If users go around sharing it with strangers it'll do nothing BUT if used as intended users accounts are considerably more secure.

Consider it like installing an immobiliser on a vehicle. Keys to get in but need a component to also disable the immobiliser. If you give a stranger the keys that have a feature to disable the immobiliser then they can steal you car making the added immobiliser useless. Now if you keep your keys secure and someone breaks the lock to gain entry they can not steal the car because they can't start it.
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