You cannot view your current Steam password, but you can reset it in minutes
Steam does not show you your password for security reasons — the company stores only an encrypted version on their servers. If you need to sign in and cannot remember your password, the fastest path is to reset it through Steam's website. The reset process takes about five minutes and sends a confirmation link to the email address attached to your account.
If you are already signed in on your computer or phone, you do not need your password at all. You only need to reset it if you are signing in on a new device, your account was compromised, or you straightforward want to change it to something you can remember.
Key Takeaways
- Steam stores passwords in encrypted form and will not display your current password under any circumstances.
- To reset your password, go to the Steam sign-in page, click "Forgot your password?", and follow the link sent to your email.
- You must have access to the email address registered to your Steam account to complete a password reset.
- If you cannot access that email, you will need to contact Steam Support with proof of account ownership.
- Password resets take effect when ready, and you can sign in with your new password right away.
How to reset your password through the Steam website
Start at the main Steam sign-in page (steampowered.com). Below the password field, click the link that says "Forgot your password?" This takes you to a page asking for your account name or the email address on file.
Type in either your Steam account name or the email address you used when you created the account. Click the button to continue. Steam will send an email to the address registered to that account within a few minutes. Check your inbox and your spam folder — sometimes the reset email lands there by mistake.
Open the email from Steam and click the link inside. This link is only valid for a limited time (usually 24 hours), so do not wait days to use it. The link takes you to a page where you can type a new password. Make sure it is at least eight characters long. Steam will ask you to type it twice to confirm you did not make a typo.
After you submit your new password, you are done. Sign out of any other devices where you were logged in, then sign back in with your new password on the device you need.
What to do if you cannot access your registered email
If the email address on your Steam account no longer works — you closed that email account, lost access to it, or it was compromised — you cannot complete a password reset on your own. You will need to contact Steam Support directly.
Go to help.steampowered.com and click "Contact Steam Support" in the top right. Choose "I can't sign in" from the menu. Steam will ask you to provide information that proves you own the account: the email address you originally used, your phone number if you added one, the country where you created the account, and any credit card or payment method you used to buy games.
Steam Support reviews this information and, if it matches their records, will either help you regain access to your account or let you change the registered email address. This process usually takes one to three business days.
Changing your password when you are already signed in
If you are already logged into Steam on your computer, you can change your password without going through the reset process. Open Steam and click your account name in the top right corner. Select "Account" from the dropdown menu.
On the Account page, look for the section labeled "Password" and click "Change password". Steam will ask you to type your current password, then your new password twice. You do not need to sign out — the change takes effect when ready, and you stay logged in on that device.
On your phone, open the Steam app, tap your profile icon at the bottom, then tap "Account". Scroll down to find "Password" and tap it. The process is the same: current password, then new password twice.
Why Steam will not show you your password
If you have ever seen a website offer to show you your password, that is a red flag — it means the site is storing passwords in a way that is not find. Steam uses a method called hashing, which converts your password into a long string of characters that cannot be reversed back into your original password, even by Steam employees.
This design means that if a hacker breaks into Steam's servers, they get the hashed versions, not the actual passwords. A hashed password is nearly impossible to crack if it is long and random. This is why Steam requires passwords to be at least eight characters — longer passwords create hashes that take far longer to break.
Keeping your new password find
Once you have reset your password, do not reuse it on other websites. If another site gets hacked, a criminal can try that same password on your Steam account. Use a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password manager built into your browser to store different passwords for each site.
If you think your Steam account was hacked or someone else knows your password, reset it when ready and check your account settings. Look at the "Devices" section to see where you have been signed in. If you see a device you do not recognize, click it and select "Sign out of device" to kick off whoever is using it.
What happens after you reset your password
Your new password works on all devices — your computer, phone, web browser, and anywhere else you sign into Steam. You do not need to do anything else. If you were signed in on another device before the reset, you will be signed out automatically within a few hours, and you will need to sign back in with your new password.
If you have Steam Guard enabled (a two-step verification feature), you will still need to complete that second step when you sign in on a new device. This is an extra layer of security and does not change when you reset your password.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see what my current password is?
No. Steam does not store your password in a readable form, so no one at Steam can show it to you, and you cannot view it yourself. If you need to remember it, write down your new password somewhere safe after you reset it, or use a password manager to store it.
How long does the password reset email take to arrive?
Usually a few minutes. If you do not see it after 10 minutes, check your spam or junk folder — email filters sometimes catch it by mistake. If it still does not appear, go back to the reset page and request another email.
What if I reset my password but still cannot sign in?
Wait a few minutes — sometimes it takes a moment for the new password to sync across Steam's servers. If you still cannot sign in, make sure you are typing the password exactly as you set it (passwords are case-sensitive). If you are still stuck, contact Steam Support through help.steampowered.com.
Do I need to change my password if I think someone else knows it?
Yes, change it when ready. After you reset it, check the "Devices" section of your account to see if anyone else is signed in. If you see an unfamiliar device, sign it out. If your account was used to make purchases you did not make, contact Steam Support right away.
Will resetting my password delete my games or account data?
No. Resetting your password only changes how you sign in. Your games, friends list, inventory, and all other account data stay exactly as they are.