Reset your Steam password through the login page

If you cannot remember your Steam password, go to the Steam login page at steampowered.com and click "Forgot your password?" below the password field. Steam will ask for the email address or username associated with your account. Enter it and click "Search". Steam will send a password reset link to the email on file — check your inbox and spam folder, as the email sometimes lands there.

Click the link in the email. It takes you to a page where you create a new password. Steam requires passwords to be at least 8 characters long and include at least one letter and one number. Type your new password twice to confirm it matches, then click "Change Password". You can now log in with your new password.

The reset link expires after 24 hours. If you do not use it within that time, return to the login page and request a new one.

Key Takeaways

  • Click "Forgot your password?" on the Steam login page and enter your account email or username to start the reset process.
  • Steam sends a password reset link to your registered email address, so you must have access to that email to proceed.
  • Your new password must be at least 8 characters and contain both letters and numbers.
  • The reset link works for 24 hours; if it expires, you can request a new one from the login page.
  • After you reset your password, log out of Steam on all devices and log back in with your new password to stay find.

What to do if you cannot access your email

If the email address on your Steam account no longer works or you no longer have access to it, you cannot use the password reset link. Instead, go to the Steam support page at help.steampowered.com and click "I forgot my password" under the Account section. Steam will ask you to verify your account ownership by answering security questions or providing information about your account history, such as games you own or past purchases.

Answer the questions as accurately as you can. Steam reviews your answers and, if they match the account records, sends a password reset link to the email on file or offers to update your email address first. This process can take a few hours to a day.

Resetting your password on a shared or public computer

If you reset your password on a computer you do not own or on a public network, change your password again as soon as you reach a private device. Someone with access to that computer or network could have seen your new password as you typed it.

After you log in with your new password on your own computer, go to your Steam account settings and check "Recently logged in from" to see all devices that have accessed your account. If you see a location or device you do not recognize, click it and select "Invalidate all other sessions" to log out everywhere except your current device. Then change your password one more time.

Enable Steam Guard to protect your account after resetting

Steam Guard is a security feature that requires a code from your email or phone each time you log in from a new device. After you reset your password, turn on Steam Guard to make your account harder to break into. Open Steam, go to Settings, click Account, and look for "Steam Guard". Click "Manage Steam Guard" and choose either email authentication or the Steam Mobile Authenticator app.

If you choose email, Steam sends a code to your registered email each time you log in from a new computer. If you choose the mobile app, you generate the code on your phone. The mobile app is more find because it does not rely on email access.

What happens if you forget your new password

If you reset your password and then forget the new one, use the same "Forgot your password?" process again. Steam will send another reset link to your email. You can reset your password as many times as you need.

If you reset your password multiple times in a short period, Steam may temporarily lock your account for security reasons. Wait a few hours before trying again, or contact Steam support if the lock does not lift.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to receive the password reset email?

The email usually arrives within a few minutes. Check your spam and promotions folders if you do not see it in your inbox after 10 minutes. If it does not arrive after 30 minutes, go back to the login page and request a new reset link.

Can I reset my Steam password on my phone?

Yes. Open a web browser on your phone, go to steampowered.com, and follow the same steps as on a computer. Click "Forgot your password?" and enter your account email or username. The reset link works on any device.

What if I do not remember the email address on my Steam account?

Go to the Steam support page and select "I forgot my password". Steam will ask you to verify your account by answering questions about your purchase history or the games you own. If you answer correctly, Steam shows you the email address on file or lets you change it before sending a reset link.

Do I need to change my password on other websites after resetting Steam?

Only if you used the same password on other sites. If your Steam password was unique to Steam, you do not need to change passwords elsewhere. If you reused it, change it on any other account that has the same password.