Change your Steam password from your account settings or the Steam website
You can change your Steam password in two places: through the Steam client on your computer, or through your web browser on the Steam website. Both routes take about two minutes and require your current password. If you have Steam Guard enabled (a security feature that sends codes to your email), you will need access to that email account during the process.
The Steam client method works if you are already logged in. The website method works from any device and is useful if you cannot access your computer or prefer to change the password away from the game launcher.
Key Takeaways
- You can change your password through the Steam client by going to Steam menu > Settings > Account, then clicking "Change Password".
- On the Steam website, log in, click your account name in the top right, select Account Details, then choose Change Password under the Login section.
- You must enter your current password to set a new one, even if you are already logged in.
- If you have Steam Guard turned on, you will receive a confirmation code by email that you must enter to complete the change.
- A strong password should be at least 8 characters and include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
Changing your password through the Steam client
Open Steam on your computer and log in if you are not already. Click the "Steam" menu in the top left corner, then select "Settings". In the Settings window, click "Account" in the left sidebar.
Look for the "Change Password" button in the Account section. Click it. Steam will ask you to enter your current password first, then type your new password twice to confirm it matches. Click "Change Password" again to save the change. If Steam Guard is active on your account, check your email for a confirmation code and enter it when prompted.
Changing your password on the Steam website
Go to steampowered.com in your web browser and log in with your 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.
Select "Account Details" from the menu. On the Account Details page, find the "Login" section and click "Change Password" underneath it. Enter your current password, then type your new password twice. Click "Change Password" to confirm. If you have Steam Guard enabled, Steam will send a code to your registered email address. Enter that code when the page asks for it.
What to do if you cannot access your email
If Steam Guard is enabled and you cannot receive the confirmation code, you will not be able to complete the password change from that route. Instead, you can disable Steam Guard temporarily, change your password, then turn Steam Guard back on.
To disable Steam Guard, go to Account Details on the Steam website, find the "Steam Guard" section, and click "Manage Steam Guard". You will be asked to enter your current password. Once Steam Guard is off, you can change your password without needing the email code. After the password is changed, re-enable Steam Guard by going back to the same section and following the prompts to turn it back on.
Creating a strong new password
Steam does not enforce a specific password rule, but a strong password is harder for someone else to guess or crack. Use at least 8 characters and mix uppercase letters (A–Z), lowercase letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and symbols (!@#$%^&*). Avoid using your username, real name, or common words.
Do not reuse a password from another account, especially not from your email or banking sites. If you use the same password everywhere and one site is breached, someone could access all your accounts. A password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or KeePass can generate and store strong passwords so you do not have to remember them.
What happens after you change your password
You will remain logged in to Steam on the device where you made the change. On other devices, you will be logged out automatically. The next time you try to use Steam on another computer or phone, you will need to log in again with your new password.
If you have Steam Guard enabled, you will also receive an email notification that your password was changed. If you did not make this change, that email is a sign that someone else has access to your account. In that case, change your password again when ready and check that your email address and phone number on file are correct.
Recovering access if you forget your new password
If you change your password and then forget it, you can recover your account through the Steam login page. Click "I forgot my password" on the login screen. Steam will ask for your username or email address, then send a recovery link to the email associated with your account. Click the link in that email and follow the steps to set a new password.
This recovery process works only if you still have access to the email address on your Steam account. If someone else changed your email address without your permission, you will need to contact Steam Support to regain access. Go to help.steampowered.com, click "I need help with my Steam Account", and describe what happened. Steam Support can verify your identity and help you recover your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be logged in to change my password?
You must be logged in to change your password, whether you use the Steam client or the website. You cannot change the password of an account you are not currently signed into. If you are locked out of your account, use the password recovery option on the login page instead.
Will changing my password log me out of Steam?
You will stay logged in on the device where you made the change. On all other devices, you will be logged out and will need to enter your new password the next time you try to play or use Steam. This is a security feature to prevent unauthorized access.
What if I see a password change I did not make?
Check your email for a notification from Steam. If someone else changed your password, change it again when ready using the recovery link sent to your email. Then enable Steam Guard if it is not already on, and check that your email address and recovery phone number are correct. If you cannot regain access, contact Steam Support.
Can I change my password on my phone?
Yes, you can change your password using the Steam mobile app or by visiting steampowered.com in your phone's web browser. The steps are the same as on a computer. Log in, go to Account Details, find the Login section, and click Change Password.
How often should I change my password?
There is no set rule, but change your password if you think someone else knows it, if you used it on another site that was breached, or if you have not changed it in over a year. Steam Guard provides extra security even if your password is weak, so turning it on is more important than changing your password frequently.