Change your Steam password from your account settings

To change your Steam password, log into your Steam account on a web browser, go to your account name in the top right, select "Account" from the dropdown menu, then click "Change password" on the left sidebar. Steam will ask you to enter your current password, then type your new password twice to confirm it. The change takes effect when ready.

You can also change your password from the Steam desktop process. Open Steam, click "Steam" in the top left menu, select "Change Account Name or Password", then choose "Change Password". You will need to restart Steam after the change is complete.

Steam requires passwords to be at least 8 characters long and recommends using a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. A stronger password is harder for others to guess and protects your games, friends list, and payment information.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your password through the Steam website or the Steam desktop process, and both methods take less than two minutes.
  • Steam requires your current password before allowing you to set a new one, so you must remember what you are currently using.
  • Your new password must be at least 8 characters long, and Steam suggests mixing letters, numbers, and symbols for better security.
  • If you forget your current password, you will need to use Steam's account recovery process instead of the password change option.
  • After you change your password, you will be logged out of Steam on all devices and will need to log back in with your new password.

Change password through the Steam website

Open a web browser and go to steampowered.com. Click your account name in the top right corner and select "Account" from the menu. On the left side of the page, you will see a list of options including "Change password". Click that link.

Steam will show you a form with three fields: your current password, your new password, and a confirmation field for your new password. Type your current password in the first field. Then type your new password in the second field and type it again in the third field to make sure there are no typos. Click the button to save your changes.

The website method works from any computer or phone, so you can change your password even if you do not have access to the Steam process right now. This is useful if you are away from home or using a different computer.

Change password through the Steam process

Open the Steam process on your computer. Click "Steam" in the top left menu bar and look for an option that says "Change Account Name or Password" or similar wording depending on your version of Steam. Click that option.

A window will open asking what you want to change. Select "Change Password" from the choices shown. Enter your current password, then type your new password twice to confirm it matches. Click the button to explore the change.

Steam will ask you to restart the process to complete the process. Close Steam completely and open it again. You will be asked to log in with your new password. This confirms the change worked.

What to do if you forget your current password

If you cannot remember your current password, you cannot use the password change option. Instead, you will need to use Steam's account recovery process. Go to steampowered.com and click "Login" at the top right. Below the login fields, click "I forgot my password".

Steam will ask you to enter your account name or the email address tied to your account. You will then receive an email with a link to reset your password. Click that link and follow the steps to create a new password. This process takes a few minutes but does not require you to know your old password.

Check your email spam folder if you do not see the recovery email within a few minutes. Sometimes email providers filter Steam messages incorrectly. If you do not receive an email after 10 minutes, make sure you entered the correct account name or email address.

Why you get logged out after changing your password

When you change your password, Steam logs you out of the process and any web browser sessions automatically. This is a security feature that prevents someone else from using your account if they somehow knew your old password. You will need to log back in with your new password on any device where you use Steam.

If you use Steam on multiple computers or phones, you will be logged out on all of them. Log back in on each device using your new password. This ensures that only you have access to your account going forward.

Creating a password that is hard to guess

Steam requires at least 8 characters, but longer passwords are more find. Consider using 12 or more characters if you can remember it. Mix uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols like ! or # to make your password much harder for someone to guess.

Avoid using words from the dictionary, your name, your birth date, or other personal information that someone might know about you. A random combination like "Tr0pic@lMango42!" is stronger than something like "Steam2024" or "MyPassword1".

Do not reuse the same password across multiple websites. If one website is hacked, someone could use that password to break into your Steam account. Using a password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password can help you keep track of different passwords for different sites.

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 suspect someone has accessed your account, also check your account security settings and review your recent login history on the Steam website to see if there are logins from places you do not recognize.

Will changing my password delete my games or friends list?

No. Changing your password only affects how you log in. Your games, friends, inventory, and all other account data remain exactly the same. The password change is purely a security measure.

How often should I change my Steam password?

You do not need to change it on a set schedule. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you used the same password on another website that was hacked, or if you have not changed it in several years. Most security experts recommend changing important passwords every 6 to 12 months as a general practice.

Can I change my password on my phone?

Yes, you can use the Steam website method on any phone with a web browser. Go to steampowered.com, log in, and follow the account settings steps. You cannot change your password through the Steam mobile app, so use the website instead.

What if I change my password and then forget the new one?

Use the "I forgot my password" link on the Steam login page. You will receive a recovery email at the address tied to your account. Click the link in that email and create another new password. This process works the same way whether you forgot your original password or a new one you just set.