SteamTexx Guides
Steam trust & SteamID guides
Practical guides for reviewing Steam profiles, trades, reports and groups the right way — what the public signals actually mean, how to read them together, and where the limits are. Start with How to check if a Steam profile is trustworthy (2026 guide); use SteamID explained: find & convert SteamID64, SteamID2, SteamID3 as a reference whenever you need it.
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Friend RequestsTrading SafetyPrivacy & Visibility
Got a Steam friend request from a stranger — is it safe?
Random Steam friend request from someone you do not know? Learn why strangers add you, how to check the profile before accepting, and the red flags that signal a scam.Inventory ValueTrading Safety
How Steam inventory value is calculated (and why it is an estimate)
How much is your Steam inventory worth? Learn how inventory value is estimated from Steam Market prices, item state and data freshness — and why two tools can disagree.CS2 SignalsVAC / Game / Trade BansTrust & RiskReports & Evidence
How to read CS2 profile signals (without false accusations)
No single CS2 profile signal proves cheating. Learn which signals are meaningful, which prove nothing, and how to review a player responsibly before you accuse.Reports & EvidenceTrading SafetyVAC / Game / Trade Bans
How to report a Steam scammer (and protect yourself after)
Scammed on Steam? Learn how to gather evidence, report the scammer to Steam Support and in your community, and secure your account afterward — without false public accusations.Trading SafetyVAC / Game / Trade BansReports & EvidenceTrust & Risk
Is it safe to trade with this person on Steam? Scam checklist
Before you trade on Steam, run this safety checklist: how to check the other profile, the most common Steam trade scams, and the rules that keep your items safe.Privacy & VisibilityTrust & RiskFriend Requests
Steam profile privacy: what others can see (and how to hide it)
What can people see on your Steam profile? Learn which parts you can make private, how to hide your playtime, friends or inventory, and what always stays visible.Discord VerificationTrust & RiskReports & Evidence
Discord Steam verification: link & verify Steam accounts
Link Discord members to their real Steam profiles to stop impersonation and scams. How the SteamTexx Discord verification bot works, how to set it up, and what it proves.VAC / Game / Trade BansTrust & RiskCS2 SignalsTrading Safety
Steam bans explained: VAC, game, trade & community bans
Steam shows several different ban types and each means something different. Learn what a VAC ban means, VAC vs game ban, trade bans, and how to check the bans on any Steam profile.Trust & RiskVAC / Game / Trade BansPrivacy & VisibilityTrading Safety
How to check if a Steam profile is trustworthy (2026 guide)
No single Steam trust score exists. Learn the public signals that reveal whether a Steam profile is legit or a scammer — bans, account age, visibility, playtime — and how to read them together before you trade.Reference
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Steam GroupsSteamID & IdentityTrust & Risk
How to find a Steam group and its Group ID (GroupID & groupID64)
Find a Steam group by name or link and look up its Group ID. Learn the difference between GroupID and groupID64 and how to get a group’s ID from its Community URL.Account AgeTrust & RiskSteamID & Identity
Steam account age: how to check it and why it matters for trust
How old is a Steam account? Learn how to find a Steam account’s creation date, why account age matters for trust and trading, and where account age can mislead.SteamID & IdentityAccount AgeSteam Groups