Change your password from the Steam client or website

You can change your Steam password through either the Steam desktop process or the Steam website. Both routes take about two minutes and work the same way: you log in, navigate to your account settings, enter your current password, type your new password twice, and confirm the change. Steam will send you a confirmation email, and the new password takes effect when ready.

The desktop client is faster if you are already logged in — you skip the login step entirely. The website works better if you are on a phone or tablet, or if you want to change the password on a computer where you are not currently signed in.

Key Takeaways

  • You need your current password to set a new one, so have it ready before you start.
  • Steam sends a confirmation email to the address on your account after you change your password.
  • The new password works on all devices as soon as you confirm the change — you do not need to log out and back in.
  • A strong password should be at least 8 characters long and mix uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

Change your password using the Steam desktop app

Open the Steam client on your computer. In the top left, click Steam (the menu, not the logo), then select Settings. On the left side of the window, click Account.

Under the Account section, you will see a button that says Change Password. Click it. Steam will ask you to enter your current password first — this is a security check to make sure someone else has not gained access to your computer. Type it in and click Continue.

Now enter your new password in the first field. Type it again in the second field to confirm you did not make a typo. Click Change Password. Steam will show a confirmation message, and you will receive an email at the address tied to your account. The new password is active right away.

Change your password on the Steam website

Go to steampowered.com and log in with your current username and password. In the top right corner, click your username, then select Account details from the dropdown menu.

On the Account details page, look for the Change password section. Click the button or link there. You will be asked to enter your current password again for security. Type it in and click Continue.

Enter your new password in the first box and repeat it in the second box. Click Change Password. Steam will send a confirmation email to your registered email address, and the change takes effect when ready. You can close the page and continue using Steam with your new password.

What to do if you forget your current password

If you cannot remember your current password, you cannot change it through Settings or Account details — Steam requires you to know the old one first. Instead, go to steampowered.com and click Login in the top right. Below the password field, click Forgot your password?

Steam will ask for your username or the email address on your account. Enter either one and click Search. Steam will send a password reset link to your email. Open that email, click the link, and follow the steps to create a new password. This is a full reset, not a change — you do not need to know the old password.

Make your new password strong and unique

A strong password is harder for someone else to guess or crack. Use at least 8 characters, and mix in uppercase letters (A–Z), lowercase letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and symbols (!@#$%^&*). For example, BlueSky#2024River is stronger than password123.

Do not use the same password across multiple websites or games. If one site gets hacked, a thief could use that password to break into your Steam account, your email, your bank, and everywhere else you used it. A password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or KeePass stores unique passwords for each site so you only have to remember one master password.

What happens after you change your password

Your new password works on all your devices — phone, tablet, desktop, laptop — as soon as you confirm the change. You do not have to log out and log back in on each device, though you can if you want to be extra sure.

Steam will log out any web browser sessions that were open on other computers. If you were logged into steampowered.com on a library computer or a friend's laptop, that session will end. You will need to log in again with your new password the next time you visit the website from that device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to change my password regularly?

No, Steam does not require you to change your password on a schedule. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you used the same password elsewhere and that site was hacked, or if you have not changed it in several years. A strong, unique password that only you know is more important than how often you change it.

What if I change my password and then cannot log in?

Double-check that you typed the new password correctly — passwords are case-sensitive, so BlueSky is different from bluesky. If you are sure you typed it right, go to the login page, click Forgot your password?, and reset it again. If you still cannot log in after that, contact Steam Support through steampowered.com/support.

Can I change my password on my phone?

Yes. Open a web browser on your phone, go to steampowered.com, log in, tap your username in the top right, and select Account details. Follow the same steps as on a computer. The Steam mobile app does not have a password change option, so you must use the website.

Will changing my password log me out of the Steam client?

No. The Steam desktop process will keep you logged in after you change your password. You only need to enter the new password if you log out and try to log back in, or if you use Steam on a different computer.