Counter-Strike 2 Account Security Guide 2026
Platform: Steam
Protect your CS2 account, skins, and inventory from traders and scammers.
Steam Guard is Essential
CS2 runs on Steam. Steam Guard protects your valuable skin inventory.
Steps:
- Enable Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator
- Check your API key at steampowered.com/dev/apikey
- Revoke any API keys you didn't create
- Use 15-day trade holds for extra protection
Skin Trading Safety
CS2 skins can be worth thousands. Scammers use sophisticated methods.
Steps:
- Never click trade links from strangers
- Verify trade offers in the Steam app
- Watch for impersonators with similar names
- Use Steam's official trading system only
Common Scams to Avoid
- Fake skin trading sites
- Impersonator scams
- API key theft
- "Vote for my team" phishing
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