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 doesn't show code on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 gaming platform.
ContentsSteam Guard not displaying code1]Restart Steam2]Check all mail folders3]Unlink and reconnect your Steam account4]Disable and re-enable Authenticator from the Steam appHow good is Steam Guard?How can I get Steam backup codes?How do I verify my Steam account?How do I find my Steam Guard code on PC?
If Steam Guard does not display 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 fix the problem on your system.
Let's take a look at the description of the process involved regarding each of the solutions listed.
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 application by right-clicking the icon in the corner of the taskbar and selecting Exit or Close or Exit depending on the case. Alternatively, you can end the Steam process in Task Manager. Once done, relaunch the application by clicking on the Start menu entry or double-clicking on the Steam application desktop shortcut.
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.
So if you've checked all mail folders and still can't find the email in any of these other folders, you can try the following suggestion.
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 unlinked, you can try reconnecting the account with the new device you're using, then check all your mail folders for Steam mail, including your passcode.
To unlink and relink your Steam account, follow these steps:
To Ungroup
To Connect
Try the following suggestion if this action did not resolve the current issue.
If nothing has worked for you so far, you can disable then enable and configure Steam Guard Authentication from the Steam app. Once this task is completed, you should be able to get the Steam Guard code without any problems.
Hope this helps!
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.
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 page of backup codes, these codes can be saved in an email, printed or stored anywhere on your computer.
To verify your Steam account, follow these steps:
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.
