Change your Steam password from your account settings or the login page
You can change your Steam password in two ways: through your account settings if you are already logged in, or through the Steam login page if you have forgotten your current password. Both routes take about five minutes and require access to the email address linked to your Steam account. Steam will send you a confirmation email before the change takes effect.
The method you choose depends on whether you remember your current password. If you do, the account settings route is faster. If you do not remember it, you will use the "Forgot your password?" link on the login page instead.
Key Takeaways
- You can change your password through Settings > Account > Change Password if you are logged in and remember your current password.
- If you have forgotten your password, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the Steam login page and follow the email confirmation steps.
- Steam sends a confirmation email to your registered address before any password change becomes active.
- You will need to log in again on all your devices after changing your password.
Changing your password when you are logged in
Open the Steam client on your computer and select your username in the top right corner. Click "Account" from the dropdown menu. On the Account page, find the "Change Password" button in the left sidebar under the "Account" section.
Click "Change Password". Steam will ask you to enter your current password, then your new password twice. Your new password must be at least 8 characters long. Steam does not require uppercase letters, numbers, or special characters, but using a mix of these makes your password harder to guess. After you enter your new password twice, click "Change Password" again.
Steam will send a confirmation email to the address on file. Open that email and click the link inside it to confirm the change. Your password will not change until you click that link. If you do not see the email within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder.
Resetting your password if you have forgotten it
Go to the Steam login page at steampowered.com. Below the password field, click "Forgot your password?" Steam will ask for the email address or username associated with your account. Enter either one and click "Search".
Steam will send a password reset email to your registered address. Open that email and click the link inside it. The link takes you to a page where you can enter your new password. Enter it twice, then click "Change Password". You will then be able to log in with your new password on any device.
If you do not receive the reset email, check your spam folder first. If it is not there, make sure you entered the correct email address or username. If you still cannot find it after 10 minutes, try the reset again — sometimes the email takes longer to arrive.
What happens after you change your password
You will be logged out of the Steam client on your computer when ready after the password change takes effect. You will need to log in again with your new password. If you use Steam on multiple devices — a laptop, a desktop, or a handheld device like the Steam Deck — you will need to log in again on each one.
Any third-party applications or tools that use your Steam account will also stop working until you update them with your new password. If you use a password manager, update the saved password there as well so you do not accidentally try to log in with the old one.
Choosing a password that is hard to guess
A strong password is long and uses a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Steam requires at least 8 characters. A password like "BlueSky2024!" is stronger than "password" or "12345678" because it mixes character types and does not use common words.
Avoid using information someone could find out about you — your birth year, your pet's name, or your username. Do not reuse a password you use for email, banking, or other important accounts. If someone gains access to your Steam account, you want to make sure they cannot use the same password to reach your email or financial accounts.
If you have trouble remembering passwords, consider using a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password manager built into your web browser. These tools store your passwords securely and fill them in for you, so you only have to remember one master password.
Troubleshooting common password change problems
If Steam tells you your new password is too weak, it means the password does not meet Steam's requirements or is flagged as commonly used. Try a longer password with a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. Avoid dictionary words or sequences like "qwerty" or "123456".
If you do not receive the confirmation email, wait 10 minutes and check your spam folder. If it is still not there, log out and try the "Forgot your password?" route instead. Sometimes the confirmation email takes longer to arrive than the password reset email.
If you are locked out of your account and cannot receive emails at your registered address, you will need to contact Steam Support. Go to help.steampowered.com, click "Contact Steam Support", and describe your situation. Steam Support can verify your identity and help you regain access, though the process may take several days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to change my password if I think someone else knows it?
Yes. Change it when ready using the method above. If you suspect someone has accessed your account, also check your account settings for any unauthorized changes — like a different email address or phone number — and change those back. If you see purchases you did not make, contact Steam Support right away.
Will changing my password delete my games or game progress?
No. Your games, achievements, and saved files stay on your account. Changing your password only affects how you log in. You will need to log in again on your devices, but everything else remains the same.
What if I change my password and then forget the new one?
Use the "Forgot your password?" link on the Steam login page again. You can reset your password as many times as you need. Each time, Steam sends a reset email to your registered address.
Can I change my password on my phone or tablet?
Yes, if you use the Steam mobile app or visit steampowered.com in a web browser on your phone. The steps are the same: go to Account settings, find Change Password, and enter your current and new passwords. You will still need to confirm the change through the email Steam sends.
How often should I change my Steam password?
There is no set rule. Change it if you think someone knows it, if you reused it on another site that was hacked, or if you have not changed it in over a year. If you use a unique, strong password and no one else has access to your computer, changing it once a year is reasonable.