Smoking stores a lot of user/player information – which includes access to any games the user has purchased, their chat history with their Steam friends, and even their bank details in some cases. To protect this data, Steam offers users the option of taking additional measures with Steam Guard. In this article, we provide some suggestions you can try if Steam Guard is not displaying the code on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 gaming platform.
Steam Guard does not display the code
If Steam Guard is not displaying the code on your Windows 11/10 gaming platform, you can try our recommended solutions in the order listed below and see if that helps resolve the issue on your system.
- Restart Steam
- Check all mail folders
- Unlink and reconnect your Steam account
- Disable and re-enable the Authenticator from the Steam app
Let's take a look at the description of the process involved regarding each of the listed solutions.
1]Restart Steam
The first troubleshooting step you can take to fix the issue on your Windows 11/10 gaming rig is to restart Steam. Most affected users were unable to receive the code on the first attempt. And as reported by some of the affected users, what worked was trying to restart the app on the gaming device you're trying to log in with and then reaching for the screen again SteamGuard. Doing this multiple times should get the code in your email.
On a Windows PC, you can restart the Steam app by right-clicking the icon in the corner of the taskbar and selecting Quit or Close or Exit as appropriate. Alternatively, you can end the Steam process in Task Manager. Once done, launch the application again by clicking on the Start menu entry or double-clicking on the desktop shortcut of the Steam application.
2]Check all mail folders
Since the code is sent to your email address, this solution requires you to verify all folders in your email account. It's possible that the Steam Guard Code was sent to the spam/junk mail folder or some other folder other than your inbox, as these types of emails usually don't always reach the inbox, which may lead you to believe that the code was not sent to you.
3]Unlink and reconnect your Steam account
Another viable solution that has worked for most affected users, especially those trying to log into their Steam account with a new mobile, is to unlink and reconnect the Steam account. It just requires you to unlink your Steam account from all new devices you've signed in to except the primary Windows 11/10 PC you're using for the app. Once the unlinking is complete, you can try reconnecting the account with the new device you're using, then check all of your mail folders for Steam mail, including your passcode.
To unlink and relink your Steam account, follow these steps:
To Ungroup
- Go to Account Settings .
- Select Unlink account , then select Confirm .
To connect
- Go to Account Settings .
- Select Link your Steam account .
- Log in with the Steam credentials of the account you wish to link.
Try the following suggestion if this action did not resolve the current issue.
4]Disable and re-enable the Authenticator from the Steam app
If nothing has worked for you so far, you can disable then enable and configure Steam Guard Authentication from the Steam app. After completing this task, you should be able to get the Steam Guard code without any issues.
I hope this helps you!
How good is Steam Guard?
Since you are the only user with access to the temporary codes generated by Steam Guard, other users of the platform will not be able to compromise your account. Even in possession of your password, the other user cannot connect. The Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator is more secure because a malicious actor would need your phone in their physical possession to break into your account.
How can I get Steam backup codes?
To get Steam backup codes or create a backup code, you need to log in to your account and request backup codes which you can save or print and which can only be used once. If you try you will get a backup code page, these codes can be saved in an email, printed or stored anywhere on your computer.
To verify your Steam account, follow these steps:
- Open Steam.
- Click Smoking > Preferences .
- Click Verify Email Address .
- Follow the instructions on the screen. You should then receive an email from Steam Support.
- Click on the unique link provided in this email to complete the verification of your email address.
How do I find my Steam Guard code on PC?
To find your Steam Guard code on your Windows 11/10 PC, follow these instructions: If you're signed in, navigate to the Steam Guard menu (the top menu selection). Your current code should be displayed there. If you are not logged in, the code will appear on the login page.
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