Change your email password
Change the password of the email account associated with Steam. Do not change the Steam account password.
Account Guidance
Please read this guide carefully before accessing or using your Steam account.
Important — please read
Unless you purchased an empty account without any games, following this guide is required.
If you purchased the account directly from this website, your login details have also been sent to your email.
What to do
Set up your Steam profile
If you choose to do so, set up your Steam profile and use the “Clear previous aliases” option in your profile settings.
Keep your profile private initially
Set your Steam profile visibility to Friends Only or Private for the first six months.
Keep account activity consistent
Avoid doing anything that could give the impression the account was recently purchased.
What to avoid
Do not add an already-used phone number
Never add a phone number that is already linked to another Steam account.
Do not change the account email
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
Do not violate Steam’s Terms of Service, including through stolen credit cards or other illicit payment methods.
Avoid previously used payment methods
Avoid using payment methods such as cards or PayPal that were previously used on Steam. The safest option is funding the account with Steam Wallet codes.
Limit spending during the first two months
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 immediately
Do not change the Steam account password during the first month.
Avoid multiple IP addresses
Avoid logging in from multiple IP addresses, especially from different countries.
Use a single VPN location
If you use a VPN, restrict it to a single country endpoint only.