I lost access to the email for this account

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𒐫 11 月 13 日上午 5:22

Google logged me out. It asks for a code from another one of my emails. I go to log into that email. It asks me for a code from another one of my emails down the line. I go to log into that one.. The next... The next one asks me for the code from the email I tried to log into before that one. None of these ask me my security questions.

I am effectively locked out of every single one of my emails. I don't have a mobile phone number, I don't even have a landline, I use a messaging app because it's cheaper. I have tried to see if I could get a friend's number put onto this account so I could use that to switch but I need to log in to get the code. I can't change the email unless I log into the one I can no longer access to get the code. Once I'm logged out I'm logged out of my steam account forever unless I can change the email without having to get the code from my currently inaccessible email.

So PSA to anyone in similar shoes. You will eventually get ♥♥♥♥♥♥ over by 2FA unless you have an email that doesn't require a code sent to another email blah blah blah. I will eventually lose access to all of my games on this account. I am too poor to buy them back. Maybe one or two, but then I'll have to start all over again. I don't know what the ♥♥♥♥ to do if there's even anything that can be done which is I guess my question. Help

//edit Courtesy reddit I have discovered might have freaked out a little too early. Aha. It happens. But still, it's a pain in the butt, so... Something to keep in mind for anyone in similar shoes

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Vaulty 11 月 13 日上午 5:32

Read this
https://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1126288560

Hi Im Swat 11 月 13 日上午 5:36

Suspicious, but Steam cannot help you with issues related to a third-party. You will have to recover your email yourself. The below guide might be of help, but as your issue is with your email provider, you will likely have to contact them for help.

https://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1126288560

So PSA to anyone in similar shoes. You will eventually get ♥♥♥♥♥♥ over by 2FA

Err...no. That's an error on the user's part, not 2FA. The security tool is doing it's job. Account security is YOUR responsibility at all times.

最后由 Hi Im Swat 编辑于; 11 月 13 日上午 5:38

𒐫 11 月 13 日上午 5:38

引用自 Vaulty：
Read this
https://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1126288560

Thank you!!

nullable 11 月 13 日上午 5:39

引用自 𒐫：

So PSA to anyone in similar shoes. You will eventually get ♥♥♥♥♥♥ over by 2FA unless you have an email that doesn't require a code sent to another email blah blah blah.

I would argue the PSA is human memory is very fallible. So you should use a proper password manager to keep track of accounts, credentials, 2FA details and backup recovery codes.

Because 2FA didn't screw you over, your lax account management did. If you do nothing to change that, it's only a matter of time before you get burnt again.

𒐫 11 月 13 日上午 5:53

引用自 nullable：
引用自 𒐫：

So PSA to anyone in similar shoes. You will eventually get ♥♥♥♥♥♥ over by 2FA unless you have an email that doesn't require a code sent to another email blah blah blah.

I would argue the PSA is human memory is very fallible. So you should use a proper password manager to keep track of accounts, credentials, 2FA details and backup recovery codes.

Because 2FA didn't screw you over, your lax account management did. If you do nothing to change that, it's only a matter of time before you get burnt again.

Nah I just learned to have an email without a code requirement for logging in as the end of the chain.

In other words a weaker link but I'm an idiot that needs a weaker link 🫡

I remembered all my passwords but it's hard to keep tabs on recovery codes if you're locked out even with those in mind lol. I miss the days of mother's maiden name security questions. Does this make me a boomer 🥴

magicISO Sweden 11 月 13 日上午 5:55

Steam Account Recovery

It is possible to recover a Steam account. You don't need access to the email, phone or password currently tied to the stolen account for this to work.

The recovery process allows you to contact Steam Support to provide proof of ownership.

Follow this guide to recover your account:

https://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3456188107

Providing Proof of Ownership

Link from the guide to start the recovery process:

https://psteamhelp.yuanyoumao.com/en/wizard/HelpWithLoginInfo?accountsearch=1&issueid=408&reset=1

nullable 11 月 13 日上午 6:14

引用自 𒐫：
引用自 nullable：

I would argue the PSA is human memory is very fallible. So you should use a proper password manager to keep track of accounts, credentials, 2FA details and backup recovery codes.

Because 2FA didn't screw you over, your lax account management did. If you do nothing to change that, it's only a matter of time before you get burnt again.

Nah I just learned to have an email without a code requirement for logging in as the end of the chain.

In other words a weaker link but I'm an idiot that needs a weaker link 🫡

I remembered all my passwords but it's hard to keep tabs on recovery codes if you're locked out even with those in mind lol. I miss the days of mother's maiden name security questions. Does this make me a boomer 🥴

Well all I can say it's pretty typical human behavior when presented with a good solution and a crummy solution, humans love to opt for the crummy solution, because reasons. Sometimes they just lack the expertise to make an informed decision. Sometimes the good solution is just too much work, so an easy crummy solution is preferable in the short term. And since you probably won't be getting burned by crappy account management every day your brain interprets that as not a problem when it does happen. Since there's not a problem, you don't really need to do anything solve it.

Diligent password manager use is pretty convenient. I've not had very much success convincing anyone to do a bunch of work for the benefit of their future selves.

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