You cannot see your Steam password, but you can reset it in minutes
Steam does not show you your password anywhere — not in settings, not in your account page, not anywhere. This is intentional. Passwords are stored encrypted, which means even Valve employees cannot read them. But you can reset your password through Steam's account recovery system and create a new one you will remember.
The reset process takes about five minutes if you have access to the email address tied to your account. If you do not have that email anymore, the process takes longer but is still possible.
Key Takeaways
- Steam stores passwords encrypted and will never display them to you, even if you own the account.
- You can reset your password by going to the Steam sign-in page, clicking "Forgot your password?", and following the email link Valve sends you.
- The email link works for 24 hours, and you can request a new one if the first expires.
- If you no longer have access to your account email, you will need to answer security questions or provide a phone number linked to your account.
- Two-factor authentication will slow down the reset process but makes your account harder to break into.
Reset your password through the Steam sign-in page
Go to steampowered.com and click the green "Sign in" button in the top right. On the sign-in page, click the blue "Forgot your password?" link below the password field.
Type the email address or account name associated with your Steam account. Steam will send a password reset link to the email on file. Check your inbox (and spam folder) for an email from noreply@steampowered.com with the subject line "Password Reset Request". The link inside that email works for 24 hours.
Click the link. You will be taken to a page where you can type a new password. Make it something you have not used on Steam before. Steam requires at least 8 characters. After you save the new password, you can sign in when ready.
What to do if you cannot access your account email
If the email address on your Steam account no longer works, you cannot receive the password reset link. Instead, click "Forgot your password?" as before, but when Steam asks for your email or account name, click the link that says "I don't have access to this email address".
Steam will ask you to answer security questions you set up when you created the account. If you remember the answers, provide them. If you do not, Steam may ask for a phone number linked to your account, or it may ask you to describe your purchase history or the games you own.
This path takes longer — sometimes several days — because Valve's support team reviews your answers to make sure you really own the account. You will receive an email when they have verified you.
How two-factor authentication affects password resets
If you turned on two-factor authentication (the Steam Guard feature that sends codes to your phone or email), resetting your password becomes more complicated. Steam will ask you to provide a code from your authenticator app or from an email before it lets you set a new password.
If you no longer have access to the phone or email that receives those codes, tell Steam that during the reset process. You will be asked to verify your identity another way — usually by answering security questions or describing your account history. This can add several days to the process.
Create a password you will actually remember
When you set your new password, avoid using the same password across multiple websites. If someone breaks into one site and gets your password, they can try it on Steam, your email, and your bank account.
A strong password for Steam should be at least 12 characters long and mix uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. "MyDog$Loves2Play!" is stronger than "password123". If you struggle to remember complex passwords, consider using a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or KeePass — these programs store passwords encrypted on your device and fill them in automatically.
Prevent this from happening again
Write down your Steam account name and the email address tied to it somewhere safe — a notebook, a password manager, or a document only you can access. You do not need to write down the password itself, but knowing your account name and email makes recovery much faster if you forget your password again.
Turn on Steam Guard two-factor authentication if you have not already. Go to your account settings, click "Account" in the left menu, then scroll down to "Steam Guard" and click "Manage Steam Guard". This adds a layer of protection: even if someone gets your password, they cannot sign in without a code from your phone or email.
What happens if someone else knows your password
If you think someone else has your password — because you shared it, because you used it on another website that got hacked, or because you are seeing activity you did not cause — reset your password when ready using the steps above. Then go to your account settings, click "Devices", and click "Deauthorize all other devices". This signs out anyone else who was logged in.
Check your account email address and phone number to make sure they have not been changed. If they have, change them back. If you cannot regain control of your account, contact Steam Support through the help page at help.steampowered.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Support tell me what my password is?
No. Steam Support cannot see your password because it is encrypted. They can only help you reset it. If you contact them saying you forgot your password, they will direct you to the password reset page.
How long does the password reset email link stay active?
The link in the password reset email works for 24 hours. If it expires, go back to the sign-in page, click "Forgot your password?" again, and request a new link. You can request as many links as you need.
What if I set up a new password but still cannot sign in?
Wait a few minutes — Steam sometimes takes time to update across all its servers. Clear your browser's cache and cookies, then try again. If you still cannot sign in, try the password reset process a second time. If the problem continues, contact Steam Support.
Do I need to change my password if I only forgot it?
No. Forgetting your password does not mean someone else has it. You only need to change it if you think someone else knows it, or if you used the same password on another website that was hacked.
Can I see my password after I reset it?
No. After you create a new password and sign in, Steam does not display it anywhere. Write it down or save it in a password manager if you are worried you will forget it again.