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Steam account recovery

The Grid Nexus does not recover accounts or request account credentials. Follow the official process.

1. 1. Change your password

   Change your password from a device you trust, in case someone else is already signed in.

2. 2. Sign out of other sessions

   Revoke unfamiliar sessions and devices through Steam's account settings.

   Official security page ↗
3. 3. Enable two-factor authentication

   Turn on two-factor authentication so a stolen password alone cannot take the account back.

   Official security page ↗
4. 4. Review recent activity

   Check for changed email, phone number, linked accounts, or messages you did not write.

Before you start

1. Secure your email first. Your email is the master key — if it's compromised, the attacker can reset every linked account. Change its password and enable 2FA before you recover anything else.
2. Use a clean, trusted device. If your PC or phone has an info-stealer, recovering on it hands the new password straight back to the attacker. Run a scan or use a second device.
3. Gather proof of ownership. Purchase receipts, original email addresses and an approximate sign-up date all help Steam support verify you're the real owner.

What to expect

Recovery through Steam's official support is always free. Self-serve steps above usually take minutes; a human identity review can take hours to days. Steam will never ask for your password, 2FA codes or recovery codes — any "support" contact that does is a scam.

After you're back in

• Enable or reset two-factor authentication immediately.
• Sign out all other sessions and remove unknown devices.
• Remove saved payment methods until you're sure the account is secure.

Reviewed 2026-10-16 · Playbook v1