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Fake Steam login page: Meaning in CS2

Definition

A fake Steam login page is a web page built to look exactly like Steam's sign-in form so that you type your username, password and Steam Guard code into a form that sends them to a scammer.

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A fake Steam login page copies Steam's sign-in form pixel for pixel. It sits on a domain the scammer owns and it opens when you click a phishing link. Everything you type goes to the scammer, who can then log into your real account. If you also type a Steam Guard code into the page, the scammer can use it to finish a real login, which is why Steam says never type your code into a site that is not run by Valve.

The most convincing version is a fake pop-up. The page draws a small window inside the browser tab that looks like a separate Steam login popup, complete with a fake address bar showing steamcommunity.com. Because it is just part of the web page, dragging it outside the tab is impossible, and the real address bar of the browser still shows the scam domain.

How do I tell a fake Steam login page from the real one?

Check the real address bar at the top of your browser, not any address text inside the page. Steam's account security page says all official Steam logins go to www.steampowered.com, store.steampowered.com, steamcommunity.com or help.steampowered.com. Try to drag the login window outside the browser tab. A real popup moves as its own window; a fake one is stuck inside the page.

Try typing a wrong password on purpose. A fake page often accepts anything, or shows a generic error, because it is only collecting text. Also notice how you got there. If you arrived through a link in chat or an email, assume it is fake until you prove otherwise.

What if I already logged in on a fake page?

Change your Steam password from a bookmarked real Steam page, deauthorize all other devices, and check steamcommunity.com/dev/apikey for a key you did not create. Look at your trade history. If CS2 items left your account in the last 7 days, you can reverse those trades from your Trade History page through Trade Protection, which also restricts your trading and Market use for 30 days.

The safest habit is to never log in through a link. Keep Steam logged in on your own browser and use the scam link checker on anything you are unsure about. The fake Steam login pages guide has screenshots of the common fakes.

Example

A trade site opens a "Sign in through Steam" window, but the browser's address bar still says the trade site's domain and the window cannot be dragged out of the tab, so it is a fake.

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Sign in through Steam' on marketplaces safe?

The real version opens a window on steamcommunity.com. Check the browser's own address bar and make sure the window can be dragged outside the tab.

Why did the fake page say my password was wrong?

Many fake pages show an error after capturing your details so you retry and give them a second copy, or so you leave without suspecting anything.

Can a fake login page get past Steam Guard?

Yes, if you type your Steam Guard code into it. The scammer uses the code right away to complete a real login.