Trading in CSGO has become super popular amongst the CSGO community. Trading not only allows players to receive some new skins that they want, but players can also get rid of all their unwanted skins through this process. However, not everyone knows how trading in CSGO works. If you want to learn how to trade in CSGO, you are at the right place.
To trade in CSGO, you first have to find a person to trade with. They must have the items you want, and you must have the ones they want. After that, all you have to do is initiate the trade. Once both parties are satisfied with what they are giving away and what they are getting in return, the trade can continue. Here we will discuss everything there is to know about how to trade in CSGO.
Key Takeaways
- To trade in CSGO, you need to activate and verify your Steam account, add mobile authentication, and have access to certain Steam features like sending friend requests and initiating trades.
- You can trade through Steam by initiating a trade with someone on your friends list, selecting items you want to trade from your inventory and the other person’s inventory, and confirming the trade on your mobile authenticator app.
- Online trading platforms are a popular option for trading in CSGO, especially for bot trading, but it’s important to use trusted and legitimate sites to avoid scams and to research the value of items you’re trading.
Account Activation
Because CSGO is a free-to-play game, a lot of players got into CSGO with a fresh Steam account. However, what most of these players don’t realize is that their Steam accounts are limited. This means that they do not have access to certain Steam features including sending friend requests and initiating trades. To fix this you need to activate your account.
Activating a Steam account is very simple. All you have to do is add $5 to your Steam account and you are all set. You can use this amount to buy yourself a CSGO skin from the Steam community market. However, you don’t really need to spend this amount if you don’t feel like it. Just adding $5 to your account will activate your account. Valve has added this paywall to protect other users from spam requests and trade offers.
Account Verification and Mobile Authentication
The next thing that you need to do before you can start making trades is to get your account verified and secured. To verify your account, you will need to add an Email and a mobile number. If you try to initiate a trade without verifying your account, you may get the trade banned for up to 15 days.
To add mobile authentication all you need to do is install the Steam app on your mobile phone, log in with your account credentials, and activate mobile authentication from the account security section. Mobile authentication is not only necessary for confirming trade offers, but it is also a great security measure for your account.
Trading Through Steam
After getting our account all set up for trading, now we can learn how to actually make a trade. Trading with friends means initiating trade with the people that are on your Steam friends list. To do this first you need to head over to your profile page and then open your inventory. Once in the inventory, you will see all items that you own, including CSGO skins.
To initiate a trade, click the “New Trade Offer” button on the top right section of the inventory window. This will open a list of your friends added on Steam. Select a friend and the trade window will open up. In this trade window, you can see a section for the items that you want to trade, a section for your friend’s items that you want to receive, and also your and your friend’s inventory.
To add items from your inventory to the trading section, simply double-click on those items. To add items that you want from your friend’s inventory, double-click to add those items. Click on “Make Offer” and confirm on your mobile authenticator app. Your friend will receive the trade offer and the trade will take place once your friend accepts it.
Online Trading Platforms
Online trading platforms are very popular amongst the CSGO community. These platforms are best known for bot trading. The advantage of bot trading is that you don’t have to wait for anyone to accept your trade. Bot trading is instant which saves up tons of your time.
To trade using a trading bot website, first, pick the CSGO trading website and connect your Steam account. Always make sure that the platform is legitimate to stay safe from scams. In the trade section, you will see your and the bot’s inventory. Simply select items from your inventory that you don’t want and items from the bot’s inventory that you want. If your items are more valuable the remaining amount will be credited to your account on the platform.
Conclusion
Trading is a great way to get rid of all your unwanted skins and get new and desirable skins. However, you must always make sure that you are using trusted and scam-free methods so you don’t lose your hard-earned skins. Once you have ensured that you are at a safe and secure platform, simply initiate a trade, add items you want, and continue with the process.
FAQ
Why do I need to activate my Steam account to trade in CSGO?
Valve has added this paywall to protect other users from spam requests and trade offers. It’s a security measure to ensure that all users are legitimate and verified.
How do I activate my Steam account?
To activate your Steam account, you need to add $5 to your Steam wallet. You can use this amount to buy yourself a CSGO skin from the Steam community market. Alternatively, just adding $5 to your account will activate your account.
Why do I need to verify my account and enable mobile authentication?
Verifying your account and enabling mobile authentication are necessary security measures to protect your account from unauthorized access and to prevent trade bans.
How do I verify my account and enable mobile authentication?
To verify your account, you need to add an email and a mobile number. To enable mobile authentication, install the Steam app on your mobile phone, log in with your account credentials, and activate mobile authentication from the account security section.
How do I trade with my friends on Steam?
To trade with your friends on Steam, go to your profile page, open your inventory, click the “New Trade Offer” button, select a friend, and add the items you want to trade. Once your friend accepts the trade offer, the trade will be completed.
What are online trading platforms?
Online trading platforms are websites that facilitate trades between users, often using trading bots. They can be a convenient way to trade quickly and easily, but it’s important to use reputable platforms to avoid scams.
How do I trade on online trading platforms?
To trade on online trading platforms, you need to connect your Steam account, select the items you want to trade from your inventory and the bot’s inventory, and confirm the trade. If your items are more valuable, you may receive credits to your account on the platform.
