How to Fix Sell Listings on Hold on Steam Marketplace

Are you getting a sell listing on hold error message on the Steam Marketplace?

The error message happens when you try to sell an item in your inventory for the first time.

Here’s the error, “3 sell listings on hold” and “Learn more about how to remove the need for market listing holds”.

However, the Steam FAQ isn’t exactly helpful because it doesn’t give specific answers.

I’ve encountered this problem myself and I managed to fix it in a few simple steps.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix sell listings on hold on the Steam Marketplace (learn more about how to remove the need).

What does sell listing on hold mean Steam?

A Steam sell listing on hold means that your items cannot be listed for x days (e.g. 15 days).

Steam implemented this feature to protect your items from thieves, scammers, and hackers.

It allows you to have additional time to discover that your account was compromised to prevent items from being sold.

A sell listing is imposed on your account if you don’t have the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator.

How to Fix Sell Listings on Hold on Steam Marketplace

To fix sell listings on hold on the Steam Marketplace, you must add the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator by installing the Steam mobile app.

Once you’ve added it, wait for 7 days, remove the item, relist it on the marketplace, and confirm the listing on the app!

Here’s how to fix sell listings on hold on Steam Marketplace:

1. Download the Steam Mobile app on the App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Open the Steam mobile app, select the shield icon, and select “Add authenticator”.
3. Enter your phone number, verify the code, and note down the recovery code (this will add the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator).
4. Wait for 7 days (you must have the authenticator for 7 days to remove the sell listing hold).
5. After 7 days, remove and relist the item on the Steam Marketplace.
6. Open the Steam mobile app and select the notifications icon.
7. Select “x Pending Confirmation” and confirm the listing to list the item!

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