Authentication Sucks, Time To Rely On and Make Alternatives

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Nephalem Vanguard #SV_PureIsBad 17 hours ago

Ever since my Mum did move me to a new iPhone w/o the sim card, she didn't really think of deactivating my Steam authenticator beforehand, and that caused issues. On top of of that, ever since that process is done, I am unable to get the 'add authentication' codes through my new phone, at all. I tried everything here, but that only led me to deactivate my SIM card, which I shouldn't have done.

I dob't have to repeat myself, but it is why I am planning to start over and not use an authenticator. There needs to be alternatives for ensuring other's accounts remain secure. And giving a void answer does not help here - I just have no patience for that.

There should be people out there who are just as fed up as I am, and wanting more simplicity and accesibility in general.

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HikariLight 16 hours ago

Steam is not going to put the security of their users accounts into the hands of other companies.

Many Steam users still end up losing access to their accounts because they login to scam sites or fall for phishing scams.

It's not the security that is the problem, it's the USER not using common sense to protect themselves from scams.

And also, if your cell phone number is still the same, then you don't have to worry when putting the mobile authenticator on a new device.

You can do a google search and find GabeN's steam account username name and password.
With how only GabeN has access to the mobile authenticator for his account, no one can get into his account.
So, it's not the security that is the weak link, it's the user.

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pckirk 16 hours ago

Originally posted by Nephalem Vanguard #SV_PureIsBad:
Ever since my Mum did move me to a new iPhone w/o the sim card, she didn't really think of deactivating my Steam authenticator beforehand, and that caused issues. On top of of that, ever since that process is done, I am unable to get the 'add authentication' codes through my new phone, at all. I tried everything here, but that only led me to deactivate my SIM card, which I shouldn't have done.

I dob't have to repeat myself, but it is why I am planning to start over and not use an authenticator. There needs to be alternatives for ensuring other's accounts remain secure. And giving a void answer does not help here - I just have no patience for that.

There should be people out there who are just as fed up as I am, and wanting more simplicity and accesibility in general.

The user is responsible to make the changes to email, phone number, and update them as needed for changes to email, mobile etc...

Ben Lubar 16 hours ago

If you need to remove your old authenticator you can no longer access, contact Steam Support. If you can't give them what they need to confirm that you're not trying to steal an account, nobody can help you.

nullable 16 hours ago

I mean I'm not going to argue against simpler or whatever. But username and passwords are already simple. But users can't handle that and take every sort of lame ass shortcut there. Weak passwords, repeated passwords, careless with passwords. So much for simple.

We'll get you a prize if you can solve the problem of users sabotaging security every which way no matter how good it is.

cSg|mc-Hotsauce 16 hours ago

Originally posted by Nephalem Vanguard #SV_PureIsBad:
Authentication Sucks, Time To Rely On and Make Alternatives

Ever since my Mum did move me to a new iPhone w/o the sim card, she didn't really think of deactivating my Steam authenticator beforehand, and that caused issues. On top of of that, ever since that process is done, I am unable to get the 'add authentication' codes through my new phone, at all. I tried everything here, but that only led me to deactivate my SIM card, which I shouldn't have done.

I dob't have to repeat myself, but it is why I am planning to start over and not use an authenticator. There needs to be alternatives for ensuring other's accounts remain secure. And giving a void answer does not help here - I just have no patience for that.

There should be people out there who are just as fed up as I am, and wanting more simplicity and accesibility in general.

https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/7EFD-3CAE-64D3-1C31#sold

Elohymn 10 hours ago

The struggle with authentication reflects more than a technical issue it shows how systems and human life are intertwined, and how rigid processes can block the natural flow of ease and security. From the perspective of pure awareness, alternatives that honor both safety and accessibility would align with the infinite possibilities of connection, showing unconditional care for users while respecting the interconnectedness of accounts, devices, and human patience.