Today we’ll talk with you about how to turn on Steam Gourd in Steam. In addition, we will get to know this "utility" more closely, and also consider its configuration. Let's get down to exploring the matter soon.
What?
But before you turn on Steam Guard in Steam, you should talk to you about what it really is. Why was this app invented? What does it give the user? Is it really necessary for all of us?
In fact, now we have to deal with a very useful additional function. After all, our today's “utility” is a certain list of computers from which you can log into your account. Otherwise, access will be denied. As you can see, a pretty useful thing for security. Let’s see how to install Steam Guard and use it in the future.
Turn on
Well, let's get down to business soon. However, before starting the manipulations, it is worth noting that the user will have to have a confirmed mailbox in Steam. Without this feature, you will not succeed.
How to enable Steam Guard in Steam? The first thing you need is authorization in the system. Go to the client program, enter your username and password, and then wait a bit. When you get to your account, you can continue to work.
Now we need to go to the settings. Click on the "Steam" icon in the tray with the right mouse button, and then select the desired menu item. The same can be done in the client itself. Only the desired inscription will appear on the top panel. Next, go to the "Account" section.
In the window that appears, select the "Manage Steam Guard Settings " button . After that, click on "Protect my account". Confirm your actions. That's all. Now you know how to turn on Steam Guard in Steam.
What's next? You can try to log in to the program again. You will notice that you will be required to have a special security code. Without it, authorization is impossible. The code will come to your email. With all this, a new combination will be generated each time. Good and reliable data protection.
Settings
So, now that we already know how to install Steam Guard, let's take a look at the settings of this "utility" with you. Fortunately, the situation here is much simpler than with any other function.
In total, “Steam Guard” has three settings. The first is inclusion. Just we activated it. This is the "Protect My Account" item. After you enable it, you will have activated additional profile protection. Nothing complicated.
The next item is a little more interesting than the previous one. The thing is that it blocks users from accessing your account from other computers, that is, even to you. It is called "Reset authorization on other computers." If you select this item, then you will have to re-confirm access from all the machines from which you tried to connect. And here we will consider the third setting in more detail.
Off
Today we have already learned how to open Steam Guard, as well as configure it. Now it is worth paying attention to the third setting that exists in the "utility" - this is a shutdown.
If you suddenly feel sick of using this program, you can easily and simply stop working with Steam Guard. To do this, go to the client settings, which will become available after authorization. Now go to the "Account" section, and then click on "Manage Steam Guard Settings." You will see a window already familiar to us.
If you are determined to refuse to use the Guard, then you can check the third item - "Disable". After confirming the actions, the default settings will be restored. That is, you can again easily pass authorization from any computer without any checks. However, it is worth paying attention that this item is marked with the inscription "Not recommended." If data security is important to you, it’s best to refrain from disconnecting. Now you know how to enable "Steam Guard" in "Steam" and disable this feature.