How Do I Get My Encrypted Trade Link On Steam?

Finding the Steam encrypted trade link

You can find your Steam trade link through your trade privacy settings.

Step-by-step instructions

Using the Steam Client (Desktop)

1. Open Steam: Launch the Steam application on your computer.
2. Go to your Inventory: In the top menu, hover over your username and select Inventory.
3. Click Trade Offers: On the right side of the Inventory page, click the Trade Offers button.
4. Access Trade Settings: Click on the Who can send me Trade Offers? link, located on the right side of the Trade Offers page.
5. Find your URL: Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Under the Third-Party Sites section, you will see your unique Trade URL.
6. Copy the link: Click the Copy button to save the URL to your clipboard, or simply highlight the text and copy it.

Using a Web Browser

1. Navigate to the page: Open your web browser and go directly to the trade offer privacy page: http://steamcommunity.com/my/tradeoffers/privacy.
2. Log in: If you aren't already signed in, you will be prompted to log in to your Steam account.
3. Find your URL: Once logged in, scroll down to the Third-Party Sites section to find your Trade URL.
4. Copy the link: Copy the URL for use on trading websites or with others.

Using the Steam Mobile App

1. Open the app: Launch the Steam app on your phone.
2. Go to your Inventory: Tap your avatar or the menu icon (three lines), then select Inventory.
3. Find Trade Offers: Tap the Trade Offers button.
4. Access Trade Settings: Tap the Who can send me Trade Offers? button.
5. Find your URL: Scroll down to the Third-Party Sites section to see your Trade URL.
6. Copy the link: Tap the Copy button to save it to your clipboard.

Understanding the security of your trade link

Your Steam trade link is designed to be secure and convenient. It is important to understand how it works and how to protect yourself.

• What is the "encryption"? The "encryption" is the unique, private token attached to the end of your trade URL. The token is a long string of numbers and letters. It is not guessable and identifies you as the recipient of a trade offer. This token is not public on your profile. Sharing it allows trades while keeping your account secure.
• How to stay safe: While the link is safe to share, it's a good practice to regenerate it periodically. If you post your trade URL in a public forum and start receiving unwanted offers, simply create a new URL.

How to reset or generate a new trade link

If you believe your trade URL has been compromised, or you want to refresh it for security reasons, Steam provides a one-click option to generate a new one.

1. Access your trade settings: Follow the steps above to get to the Who can send me Trade Offers? page.
2. Click Create New URL: Scroll down to the Third-Party Sites section and click the Create New URL button.
3. Confirm: A new, unique, and encrypted token will be generated, making all previous trade links invalid.

Common issues and troubleshooting

• "Why can't I find my trade URL?"
  • You need to have Steam Guard enabled on your account for at least 15 days before you can access trade features. If you've recently enabled it, you may have to wait.
  • Ensure your inventory privacy is set to Public. You can check this by going to Edit Profile > My Privacy Settings.
• "My old link stopped working."
  • This is intentional. When you generate a new trade URL, the old one is permanently invalidated to protect your account. You will need to share the new one with anyone you wish to trade with.
• "Is it safe to share on third-party sites?"
  • Yes, it's generally safe to share your trade link on reputable sites like trading marketplaces or Discord servers. However, always be vigilant for phishing attempts or impersonators. Never log in through a link someone sends you, and always double-check the trade offer details before confirming.