Nexus Security Grade — document-based guidance

Steam

A Strong documented protections

Is Steam safe to play? Our document-based review gives it a A security grade — strong documented protections. The grade reflects documented account protections (such as two-factor authentication) and any public breach or account-takeover history, not a live scan or a safety certification.

Not a safety certification or a live scan. Grade reflects documented security controls and breach history — see the methodology.

Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator (TOTP) and Steam Guard email codes. No passkey or hardware-key support yet — the mobile authenticator is the strongest option.

Platforms
PC
Genres
storefront
Publisher
Valve
Released
2003

Account security scorecard

Two-factor authentication

Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator (time-based codes) and Steam Guard email codes. Steam does not support passkeys or FIDO2 hardware keys — the mobile authenticator is the strongest option.

Account recovery

If this account is stolen, follow the Steam recovery guide.

Official domains

steampowered.comsteamcommunity.com

Only trust these for sign-in and support.

Known scam patterns
  • Fake item or trade offers that redirect to a login page
  • "Free gift card" or "free game" direct messages
  • Fake Steam Support messages asking for your password or Steam Guard code

See the full Steam security hub · Reviewed 2026-10-13.

Protect this account — quick checklist

  1. Turn on two-factor authentication. Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator (time-based codes) and Steam Guard email codes. Steam does not support passkeys or FIDO2 hardware keys — the mobile authenticator is the strongest option.
  2. Only sign in on official domains. steampowered.comsteamcommunity.com
  3. Save the recovery path before you need it. If the account is ever stolen, use the official Steam recovery guide.
  4. Know the two most common scams targeting Steam players:
    • Fake item or trade offers that redirect to a login page
    • "Free gift card" or "free game" direct messages
  5. Run a quick self-check. Our gaming security checkup walks through the basics in a few minutes.

Frequently asked

Is Steam safe to download?
Only download Steam from its official store or launcher. Fake "free Steam" downloads are a common way to deliver info-stealers. The A grade reflects documented protections, not a guarantee — always install from the official source.
Does Steam support two-factor authentication?
Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator (time-based codes) and Steam Guard email codes. Steam does not support passkeys or FIDO2 hardware keys — the mobile authenticator is the strongest option.
What if my Steam account is hacked?
Follow the official Steam recovery guide. Act within the first few minutes: secure your email, change the password from a clean device, then enable two-factor authentication.

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