The quickest way to see your Steam username

Open Steam on your computer and look at the top-left corner of the window. Your username appears right there next to your account avatar. If you are logged out, log in first — your username will show when ready after. That is the name you use to log in and the name other players see when you play together.

If you are away from your computer, you can also check on Steam's website. Go to steampowered.com, log in with your account, and click your profile picture in the top-right corner. Your username displays in the dropdown menu and on your profile page.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Steam username appears in the top-left corner of the Steam client window next to your avatar when you are logged in.
  • You can also find your username on steampowered.com by logging in and clicking your profile picture in the top-right corner.
  • Your username is different from your display name — the username is what you log in with, while the display name is what other players see and can be changed anytime.
  • If you have forgotten your username, Steam can send you a recovery email with account details tied to your registered email address.

Where to look in the Steam client

When you open the Steam process on Windows, Mac, or Linux, the username sits in the top-left area of the window, just below the menu bar. You will see your profile picture or avatar on the left, and your username directly next to it or slightly below it depending on your Steam client version.

Click on your username or avatar to open your profile page. This shows your display name, your friends list, your game library, and your activity. Your actual username — the one you use to log in — remains the same even if you change your display name.

Finding your username on the Steam website

Go to steampowered.com in any web browser and log in with your account credentials. Once logged in, look at the top-right corner of the page. Click on your profile picture or the small arrow next to it.

A dropdown menu will appear. Your username shows in this menu, and you can also click "View my profile" to see your full profile page. Your username is listed at the top of your profile under your display name.

The difference between username and display name

Steam has two separate names for your account: your username and your display name. Your username is what you type in when you log in — it never changes and is unique to your account. Your display name is what other players see in games and on your profile, and you can change it anytime.

If you want to change how your name appears to other players, you change your display name, not your username. To do this, go to your profile page, click "Edit Profile," and update the display name field. Your login username stays the same.

What to do if you have forgotten your username

If you cannot remember your username, go to steampowered.com and click "Login" at the top. Below the login fields, click "Forgot your password?" or "I forgot my username." Steam will ask for the email address tied to your account.

Steam will send you an email with account recovery information, including your username. Check your inbox and spam folder. If you do not receive an email within a few minutes, make sure you entered the correct email address and try again.

Checking your username on mobile

The Steam mobile app shows your username when you log in. Open the app, tap the profile icon at the bottom of the screen, and your username appears at the top of your profile page. You can also see it in the account settings section of the app.

If you are using the Steam mobile app on iPhone or Android, the layout is the same — your username is visible on your profile page once you are logged in. The mobile app does not let you change your username, but you can change your display name from the app's settings menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Steam username?

No, your Steam username cannot be changed once your account is created. It is permanent and tied to your account login. You can change your display name, which is what other players see, but your actual username stays the same.

Is my Steam username the same as my Steam ID?

No, they are different. Your username is the name you log in with. Your Steam ID is a unique number assigned to your account. You can find your Steam ID on your profile page by looking at the URL or using a third-party Steam tool.

What if I see a different name on my profile than the one I remember?

You are probably looking at your display name, not your username. Your display name can be changed anytime and is what other players see. Your actual username is what you use to log in and does not change. Check the top-left of the Steam client to confirm your login username.

Can other players see my username?

Other players see your display name, not your username. Your username is private to your account. Only you and Steam support staff can see your actual login username unless you choose to share it.