Change your Steam password from your account settings or the Steam website
You can change your Steam password in two ways: through the Steam client on your computer, or by logging into your Steam account on the web. Both routes take about five minutes. You will need your current password to start the process, and Steam will send a confirmation email to the address on file before the change takes effect.
If you have forgotten your current password, you cannot use these steps. Instead, go to the Steam sign-in page, click "Forgot your password?", and follow the recovery process — Steam will email you a link to set a new one without needing the old password.
Key Takeaways
- You can change your password through the Steam client by going to Account > Change Password, or through the Steam website under Account Details.
- Steam requires your current password before allowing you to set a new one, so have it ready.
- A confirmation email will arrive at your registered email address — you must click the link in that email to complete the change.
- If you forget your current password, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the Steam sign-in page instead of these steps.
- Your new password takes effect when ready after you confirm the email, and you will be logged out of all Steam sessions.
Change your password through the Steam client
Open the Steam client on your computer and log in if you are not already. Click your account name in the top right corner of the window, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu.
On the Account page, find the section labeled "Change Password" and click the button next to it. Steam will ask you to enter your current password, then type your new password twice to confirm it matches. Click "Change Password" to submit.
Steam will send a confirmation email to the address connected to your account. Open that email and click the link inside it — this step is required to finalize the change. Once you click the link, your new password is active and you will be logged out of the Steam client.
Change your password on the Steam website
Go to steampowered.com and log in to your account. Click your account name in the top right corner and select "Account details" from the menu.
On the Account details page, look for the "Change password" section. Enter your current password, then type your new password in both the "New password" and "Confirm new password" fields. Click the button to save the change.
Steam will email a confirmation link to your registered email address. Click that link to complete the password change. You will then be logged out of all active Steam sessions, including the web browser and any Steam client windows on other computers.
What happens after you change your password
Your new password takes effect as soon as you confirm the email. You will be automatically logged out of the Steam client and the Steam website. The next time you open Steam or visit steampowered.com, you will need to log in with your new password.
If you are logged into Steam on multiple computers, you will be logged out of all of them. You can log back in on each device using your new password. This is a security feature — it ensures that if someone else had access to your old password, they cannot stay logged in after you change it.
Create a strong password you can remember
Steam requires passwords to be at least 8 characters long. A strong password includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols — for example, "BlueMountain#2024" or "Coffee$Sunrise99". Avoid using your username, email address, or words that appear in a dictionary.
If you use the same password on multiple websites, consider changing it on those sites too. If one site is breached, attackers can try that password on other accounts. A password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or KeePass can store different passwords for each site so you only have to remember one master password.
Troubleshoot if you do not receive the confirmation email
Check your spam or junk folder — confirmation emails sometimes end up there instead of your inbox. If you still do not see it after checking spam, wait a few minutes and try the password change process again. Steam will send another email.
If you changed the email address on your Steam account recently, make sure you are checking the correct email. The confirmation will go to the email address currently listed in your Account details, not an old one. If you cannot access the email address on your account, you will need to recover your account through the "Forgot your password?" process instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to change my password if I think someone else knows it?
Yes. Change it when ready using the steps above. If you cannot log in because the password has been changed, go to the Steam sign-in page and click "Forgot your password?" to recover your account. Steam will email a recovery link to your registered email address.
Will changing my password log me out of my games?
No. You can keep playing. Changing your password logs you out of the Steam client and website, but games that are already running will continue. The next time you launch Steam, you will need to enter your new password.
Can I change my password on my phone?
Yes, through the Steam website. Open a web browser on your phone, go to steampowered.com, log in, and follow the same steps as on a computer. The Steam mobile app does not have a password change option — you must use the website.
What if I forget my new password right after changing it?
Use the "Forgot your password?" link on the Steam sign-in page. Steam will send a recovery email to your registered email address with a link to set a new password. You do not need to know your current password to use this process.
How often should I change my Steam password?
Change it if you think it has been compromised, or if you used the same password on another website that was breached. There is no requirement to change it on a schedule, but updating it every few months is a reasonable security practice if you use Steam frequently.