Using a steam authenticator

[Eowyn113]

Hello
I would like to get a authenticator for my android mobile.
The official steam application has many bad reviews as users unable to get back account after having changed their computer or mobile.
There are many multiple accounts paying apps, though they don't talk about price before installing.
What authenticators would you recommand ?
Thank you in advance

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

Originally posted by Eowyn113:

Hello
I would like to get a authenticator for my android mobile.
The official steam application has many bad reviews as users unable to get back account after having changed their computer or mobile.
There are many multiple accounts paying apps, though they don't talk about price before installing.
What authenticators would you recommand ?
Thank you in advance

There is only 1 official Steam Mobile Authenticator. Any others are not supported.

[BMatt]

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[Rusalky]

Use Steam client to generate backup codes and print them. Easy save for any problem with lost phone, authenticator, etc.

[Jakob Fel]

Those others you're talking about are either scams or they won't work with Steam, as others have stated. Steam's 2FA is through their app only and honestly, it's not as bad as the reviews claim, at least on Android. In fact, it's a bit more phishing-resistant than typical 2FA and it's WAY more convenient to use the QR code login (which functions somewhat similar to passkeys, as you might see on other services).

When you set it up, be sure to save your backup code securely in a password manager. If the app happens to cause problems (I've never had it happen), that backup code will let you back in so you can disable the authenticator. You should be using a password manager to generate and store all your passwords anyways; between the 100+ character randomized password and Steam Guard through the app, my account is extremely secure.

As I said, the app isn't bad. At least, not in my opinion. I've been using the mobile app (even typing this comment from it) for the past two years now and I love it. Never had anything happen that was the fault of the app itself. It does bug me a bit that they separated the chat feature into its own app but by and large, I enjoy using the mobile app (and not just for the 2FA aspect). It genuinely does enhance my usage of Steam, but full disclosure: I make regular usage of nearlt every feature Steam offers, so mileage may vary if you're only here to play games and chat with friends.

[Eowyn113]

Thank you for having told me that the steam app mobile is reliable and for advices to handle it
Before I used winauth on my PC. I've got still this so I've still got my recovery code.
Now I've installed the genuine steam app on my android phone but I don't manage to have steamauth on it.
I've contacted steam support.

[Dyno]

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[Ortuno]

understandable

[HE❌EN]

I've been using 2FA since its inception, and in all these years, I've never encountered a single issue. Thus, it seems the problem lies with you and you alone.

[Eowyn113]

Originally posted by 𝙸𝚁𝚄𝙻▲𝙽:

I've been using 2FA since its inception, and in all these years, I've never encountered a single issue. Thus, it seems the problem lies with you and you alone.

Thank you for your so hearthwarming message

anyway problem solved by steam support

[么 M.D CSGOSKINS]

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