Steam Guard Code on a Shared Account: How It Works
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Steam asks for a Steam Guard code when you sign in to an account from a new computer. On a shared account the code goes to the seller's email, so the seller has to pass it on. At Coplayed, just email support@coplayed.com with your order link and we'll send the code. Tick "Remember me" and you usually won't need to enter it again.
What is Steam Guard?
Steam Guard is Steam's account protection. When someone signs in from a device Steam doesn't recognise, they have to enter a one-time code. The code arrives:
- by email — to the address linked to the account, or
- in the Steam mobile app — if the account has a phone authenticator.
That way a password alone isn't enough for a stranger to take over the account. On a shared account it protects you too: no outsider can sign in and change the password.
When does Steam ask for a code?
| Situation | Will Steam ask for a code? |
|---|---|
| First sign-in on your computer | yes |
| Later sign-ins with "Remember me" ticked | usually not |
| Signing in after clearing Steam data or reinstalling Windows | yes |
| Signing in on another computer (e.g. a laptop) | yes |
| Launching a game in offline mode | no — offline mode doesn't sign in |
How it works at Coplayed — step by step
- Sign in to the Steam client with the login and password from your order link.
- If Steam asks for a code, email support@coplayed.com and paste your order link.
- We'll send you the code — enter it right away, because Steam Guard codes are only valid for a short time.
- Tick "Remember me", install the game and switch to Steam offline mode.
We're working on sending codes automatically. Until then we send them by hand, so a reply may take a little while.
Important rules
- Don't change the Steam Guard settings or the account's email address. That locks out every buyer, including you.
- Don't attach your own phone to a shared account.
- Don't pass the code on — it's only for signing in on your own computer.
Common problems
"The code is invalid" — the code has expired, or a newer one has been sent since. Ask for a new one and enter it straight away.
Steam asks for a code every time — make sure you tick "Remember me" and that your antivirus or a "cleaner" app isn't deleting Steam's data.
I don't want to wait for codes — sign in once, then play in offline mode. Offline mode doesn't sign in, so you won't need a code again until you go back online.
Summary
A Steam Guard code is a normal part of signing in on a new computer. On a shared account the seller provides it — at Coplayed, all it takes is an email with your order link. Tick "Remember me", go offline and play without further codes.
Read more about safety in is a shared Steam account safe, or find a game in the Coplayed catalogue.
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