What to do:

Change the password of the email account associated with Steam (do not change the Steam account password)

If you choose to do so, set up your Steam profile and use the “Clear previous aliases” option in your profile settings

Set your Steam profile visibility to Friends Only or Private for the first six months

Avoid doing anything that could give the impression the account was recently purchased

What to avoid:

Never add a phone number that is already linked to another Steam account

Do not change the account email address. If you still want to, wait at least six months before any change, and for extra security avoid changing it at all if possible

Do not violate Steam’s terms of service (for example: do not use stolen credit cards or other illicit payment methods)

Avoid using payment methods (cards, PayPal, etc.) that were previously used on Steam; the safest option is funding the account with Steam Wallet codes

When purchasing games or adding funds, do not spend more than $15 per month during the first two months. Additionally, avoid adding any funds during the first 8 days after your initial login

Do not change the Steam account password within the first month

Avoid logging in from multiple IP addresses, and especially avoid logging in from different countries

If you use a VPN, restrict it to a single country endpoint only

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