Change your Steam password from your account settings on any device

You can change your Steam password by logging into your account on Steam's website, going to Account Details, and selecting Change Password. The process takes about two minutes. You will need your current password to confirm the change, and Steam will send a confirmation email to the address on file — you must click that link for the new password to take effect.

If you have forgotten your current password, Steam has a separate recovery process that uses your email address or phone number instead. Both routes are free and do not require contacting Steam support.

Key Takeaways

  • You must be logged into your Steam account on the website to change your password — the Steam app does not have a password change option.
  • Steam requires your current password before allowing you to set a new one, so you cannot change it if you have forgotten it without using the recovery process.
  • After you submit a new password, Steam sends a confirmation email that you must open and verify within a set time for the change to complete.
  • If you use Steam Guard (two-factor authentication), you may need to verify your identity through that method before the password change goes through.

Steps to change your password while logged in

Go to steampowered.com and log in with your current username and password. Once you are logged in, look for your account name in the top right corner of the page and click it. A dropdown menu will appear.

Click Account Details from that menu. On the Account Details page, look for the section labeled Password and click the link that says Change Password. Steam will ask you to enter your current password first — this is a security check to make sure you are really the account owner.

Type your current password in the first field. Then create a new password in the second field and confirm it by typing it again in the third field. Your new password should be different from any password you have used on this account before. Click Change Password to submit the change.

Verify the change through your email

Steam will display a message saying it has sent a confirmation email to the address connected to your account. Open your email inbox and look for a message from Steam with the subject line about confirming your password change. If you do not see it within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder.

Click the link inside that email. It will take you back to Steam's website and confirm that your new password is now active. Your old password will no longer work. If the link has expired (usually after 24 hours), you can go back to Account Details and start the process again.

What to do if Steam Guard is enabled on your account

If you have turned on Steam Guard (two-factor authentication using your phone), Steam may ask you to verify your identity before allowing the password change. You will see a prompt asking you to enter a code from your authenticator app or to confirm the change through your email.

Enter the code from your authenticator app if you have one set up, or click the link in the confirmation email Steam sends to your phone number. This extra step protects your account from someone who might have your password but does not have access to your phone. After you verify, continue with the email confirmation step described above.

Recover your password if you have forgotten it

If you cannot remember your current password, go to steampowered.com and click Login in the top right. On the login page, click the link that says Forgot your password? Steam will ask you to enter either your account name or the email address connected to your account.

Enter whichever one you remember, then click Search Account. Steam will show you recovery options — usually your email address or a phone number on file. Choose the one you can access and follow the prompts. Steam will send you a link to reset your password, and you can create a new one without needing the old one.

Create a strong new password

A strong password is harder for someone else to guess or crack. Use at least 12 characters and mix uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols (like ! or #). Avoid using words from the dictionary, your username, or personal information like your birthday.

Do not reuse a password you have used on other accounts or on Steam before. If you use the same password across multiple websites and one of them gets hacked, someone could use that password to break into your Steam account and your other accounts too. A password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password can store unique passwords for each account so you only have to remember one master password.

What happens after you change your password

Once your new password is confirmed, you will be logged out of Steam on all devices. The next time you open the Steam app on your computer, phone, or another device, you will need to log in again using your new password. This is normal and happens for security reasons.

If you see a login prompt on a device you do not recognize, do not enter your password. Instead, change your password again and check your account activity to see if someone else has been accessing your account. You can view recent login locations in Account Details under Login History.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Steam password from the Steam app on my computer?

No. The Steam app does not have a password change feature. You must go to steampowered.com in a web browser, log in, and use Account Details to change your password. This is intentional — it adds a security step to prevent unauthorized changes.

What if I do not receive the confirmation email from Steam?

Check your spam, junk, or promotions folder first — the email sometimes gets filtered. If it is not there, wait a few minutes and try again. If you still do not receive it, make sure the email address in your Account Details is correct. You can also try the password recovery process instead, which sends a reset link to your email.

Do I need to change my password if I think someone else knows it?

Yes, change it when ready. After you change it, check your Account Details for Login History to see if anyone has accessed your account from an unfamiliar location. If you see suspicious activity, you can also enable or review Steam Guard to add two-factor authentication.

Will changing my password log me out of games I am playing?

No. Changing your password will log you out of the Steam client and website, but it will not interrupt games that are already running. You will need to log back in the next time you open the Steam app, but any game session in progress will continue.

How often should I change my Steam password?

You do not need to change it on a schedule. Change it if you think someone knows it, if you reused it on another account that was hacked, or if you have not changed it in several years. Turning on Steam Guard is more important than changing your password frequently — it protects your account even if someone learns your password.