The fastest way to find your Steam username
Your Steam username is the name you chose when you created your account — the one you log in with. If you are already logged into Steam on your computer or phone, the quickest way to find it is to open Steam, click your profile picture in the top right corner, and select "Profile". Your username appears at the top of your profile page, right under your avatar.
If you are not logged in, you can still find your username by visiting the Steam website, clicking "Login" in the top right, and entering your email address and password. Once you are logged in, the same profile menu will show you your username. You do not need to read or install anything — the website works in any browser.
Key Takeaways
- Your Steam username is visible when ready when you log in and click your profile picture, then select "Profile".
- If you forgot your password, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the Steam login page to reset it with your email address.
- Your username is different from your display name — the username is what you log in with, and the display name is what other players see.
- You can change your display name as many times as you want, but your original username cannot be changed once the account is created.
Where to look if you are logged in on your computer
Open the Steam process on your computer. In the top right corner, you will see your profile picture or avatar. Click on it. A dropdown menu will appear with several options. Select "Profile" from this menu.
Your profile page will load. At the top of the page, directly under your avatar image, you will see your username displayed in text. This is the name you use to log into Steam. Below your username, you may also see a display name in larger text — this is the name other players see in games and on your profile, and it can be different from your username.
Finding your username on the Steam website
Go to steampowered.com in any web browser. In the top right corner, click "Login". Enter the email address you used to create your Steam account and your password, then click "Sign in".
Once you are logged in, click your profile picture in the top right corner again. Select "Profile" from the dropdown. Your username will appear at the top of your profile page, just as it does in the desktop process. This method works on phones, tablets, and computers.
What to do if you do not remember your password
On the Steam login page, click "Forgot your password?" below the login fields. Enter the email address associated with your Steam account. Steam will send you a password reset link to that email address.
Open the email from Steam and click the reset link. You will be taken to a page where you can create a new password. Once you have set a new password, log in with your email address and new password. Then follow the steps above to find your username on your profile page.
Understanding the difference between username and display name
Steam accounts have two separate names, and this confusion trips up many people. Your username is the name you created when you first set up your account — it is what you type into the login field to access Steam. Your display name is the name that other players see when you play games or they visit your profile. You can change your display name as often as you want by going to your profile, clicking "Edit Profile", and typing a new name in the "Persona Name" field.
Your original username cannot be changed. It is permanent and tied to your account. If you want other players to see a different name, change your display name instead. Both names appear on your profile page — your username is listed first, and your display name is shown more prominently below it.
Finding your username if you have not logged in for a long time
If you have not used your Steam account in months or years, the process is the same. Go to steampowered.com, click "Login", and enter your email address and password. If you do not remember your password, use the "Forgot your password?" link to reset it. Once you are logged in, your username will be visible on your profile page.
Steam accounts do not expire or get deleted due to inactivity, so your account and username will still be there. If you created your account a very long time ago and cannot remember which email address you used, Steam's support page has a form where you can request help recovering your account — you will need to provide information like the phone number or payment method you used when you created it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my Steam username?
No. Your username is permanent and cannot be changed once your account is created. If you want a different name visible to other players, you can change your display name (also called your persona name) as many times as you want in your profile settings. Other players will see your display name, not your username.
What if I see a different name on my profile than the one I remember?
You are likely looking at your display name, not your username. Your username appears at the very top of your profile page, directly under your avatar. Your display name appears below it in larger text and is what other players see. You may have changed your display name at some point, which is why it looks different.
Is my Steam username the same as my email address?
No. Your email address is what you use to log in, but your username is a separate name you chose when you created your account. You log in with your email and password, but your username is displayed on your profile. They are two different things.
Where do I find my username if I am playing a game right now?
You do not need to leave your game. Open your Steam overlay by pressing Shift+Tab (on Windows) or Cmd+Tab (on Mac) while playing. Click your profile picture in the top left of the overlay, then select "View Profile". Your username will be at the top of your profile page.