Can Steam friends see my email?

They'll see both your Steam name, and the email address Steam has for you. Note that this message will be sent whether they send the gift through Steam, or tell Steam to email it to you. You can change the email address Steam has on file from Steam -> Settings -> Account -> Change Contact Email... .

Is your email address visible on Steam?

Everyone you've sent a gift to in the past 6+ years has your email address. This could include your full name, your school or work, etc. Valve doesn't tell you they're doing this. They expose your email nowhere else (except when they have a massive privacy leak).

Can Steam friends see your account name?

Steam account names are private, unless you capture it on camera or something like that. Or your profile name is the same as your steam account name, it remains private.

Can people see my real name on Steam?

Sign into your Steam account. From the drop-down menu in the top right, click View Profile. Under your level, click Edit Profile. FIRST note that if your real name and location are listed here, it is listed on your steam page, private or not.

Why does Steam need my email?

Your email address will also continue to be used to communicate with you regarding your transactions on the Steam Store, and to assist you in regaining access to your Steam Account, should you ever need help with that.

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Can you unlink an email from Steam?

In the Steam client, select Settings from the Steam menu at the top left. ( 'Preferences' for the Mac client). Within the Account tab, select Change contact email…

How do I remove email verification from Steam?

You can remove two factor authentication from your account by opening the Steam Mobile App, navigating to the Steam Guard page, tapping the gear icon and selecting "Remove Authenticator." This will bring you to a confirmation page, where you can confirm your choice.

Can I use a fake name on Steam?

We do not require you to provide or use your real name for the setup of a Steam User Account. In order to make a transaction on Steam (e.g. to purchase Subscriptions for Content and Services or to fund your Steam Wallet), you may need to provide payment data to Valve to enable the transaction.

Can you be anonymous on Steam?

To hide the game you're playing on Steam, go to Profile > Edit Profile > Privacy Settings, and set your Game details to "Private." To hide your activity on Steam Chat, click "Friends" and set your status to "Offline."

Who can see my Steam profile?

There are three states of profile privacy: Public, Friends Only, and Private. Each state has additional subcategories to control how you appear to other members of the Steam community. If you are logged in to Steam, you can change your Privacy Settings by navigating to your Profile Privacy Settings Page.

Can people find your location on Steam?

Yes, but with a few conditions. Steam uses your IP address to determine your location. If you're traveling or moving and want to change or keep your account region, you'll need a VPN to change your IP address. Install CyberGhost VPN to access IP addresses from any location you like.

Should I trust Steam with my address?

It's completely secure to use any debit/credit card on steam. as long as you are doing the steps right and wait patiently you are good to go. As far as the billing address.

What happens if you put a fake address on Steam?

Steam has a strict policy that fails all transactions with incorrect, false, or fraudulent address information. There is no way for Steam Support to force Steam to accept payment from a transaction that has failed in this way, even if the charge still appears as pending in your bank account.

Can you put a fake address on Steam?

Yes you can, but it's better to use real address just in case, if your Steam account gets stolen somehow. Then it's easier to remember real address, if Steam support asking it.

Why does Steam need my name?

The name you enter must be the legal entity that owns or has rights to publish the game, and is the legal entity that will be signing the Steam Distribution Agreement.

How do I unlink my Gmail from Steam?

Select Connected accounts, Linked accounts, or Apps. This may be in the Google app's Settings section. Find the third-party account that you want to unlink from your Google Account. Next to the third-party account you want to unlink, select Remove or Unlink.

Why does Steam keep making me verify?

With Steam Guard, Steam saves a cookie to remember your computer or browser. Your browser must have cookies enabled for Steam Guard to work properly. If you are being repeatedly asked for a Steam Guard code on the same computer, you will need to ensure your browser has cookies enabled.

What email is my Steam account linked to?

To check what email you have associated to your account, go to the Steam Settings under the Account tab and there is a contact email on this form that should be it (blacked out in image). In the top right is a View Account Details button, to which it also shows more contact info about your account, and the same email.

Can I create 2 Steam accounts with the same email?

You'll need a second email. Steam won't let you create more than one account per email.

Does Steam care about VPN?

Using a VPN to change countries to get cheaper and/or geo-restricted game deals is against Steam's Terms of Service. The Steam parent company, Valve, reserves the right to suspend or permanently ban your account if you are caught purchasing games and items in Steam with a VPN.

Does Steam respect privacy?

Steam Data Suite respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you as to how we look after your personal data when you visit our website or engage with our product. It will also tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

Do I have to put my address for Steam?

You may be prompted to enter your billing information during checkout whether you are using Steam Wallet funds or a local payment method. If you do not have billing information, please enter your name and physical address. Why is my billing information required?

Can my girlfriend use my Steam account?

Steam Family Library Sharing allows family members and their guests to play one another's games while earning their own Steam achievements and saving their own game progress to the Steam Cloud. It's all enabled by authorizing shared computers and users.