Steam Desktop Authenticator

Steam Desktop Authenticator is a handy tool for those of us who care about security on our Steam accounts. If you're already using the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator, you know how it sends a unique code to your smartphone each time you log in. This extra layer of protection is great, but what if you're on your desktop? That’s where the Steam Desktop Authenticator comes in!

Getting Started with Steam Desktop Authenticator

First things first, to use the app, make sure you have both Steam and .NET Framework 4.5.2 or later installed on your computer. Once that’s set up, unzip the package and run the app from its executable file. After that, you’ll need to add a new Steam account.

Initial Setup Needs a Mobile Phone

You will still need your mobile phone for this initial setup because you'll receive a security code via SMS. Log in to your Steam account and consider setting up encryption for added safety.

Selecting Your Account and Viewing Codes

If everything goes smoothly, you should see your account listed in the app's main window along with the current login code. One cool thing about Steam Desktop Authenticator is that it works on multiple computers!

Easy Transfer Between Computers

The setup isn’t complicated at all! After you configure it initially, all you have to do is copy the entire app folder to another computer if needed. There’s also an option to import an account from maFiles or directly from Android devices if you're juggling more than one Steam account.

Enhancing Your Security

If you're serious about keeping your Steam accounts safe on your PC, then you'll really appreciate what the Steam Desktop Authenticator has to offer. It's basically like having the mobile authenticator right on your desktop!