The fastest way to find your Steam username

Your Steam username is the name you chose when you created your account — it's what appears next to your avatar in games and on your profile. If you're logged into Steam on your computer or phone, you can find it in under a minute by looking at your profile. If you're not logged in, you'll need your email address and password to retrieve it.

The method depends on where you are right now: logged in on a device, or locked out of your account. Both paths are straightforward, and this guide covers both.

Key Takeaways

  • If you're logged into Steam on your computer, your username appears in the top-left corner of the client window next to your avatar.
  • On a phone or tablet, tap your profile picture in the top-left corner of the Steam app to see your username displayed at the top of the menu.
  • If you're not logged in, go to steampowered.com, click "Sign in", and log in with your email and password to view your username on your profile page.
  • Your Steam username is different from your display name — the username is what you set at account creation and rarely changes, while your display name can be changed anytime.

Finding your username on the Steam desktop client

Open the Steam process on your computer. In the top-left corner of the window, you'll see your avatar (a small circular image) next to a name. That name is your Steam username. It appears directly below the menu bar, to the right of the Steam logo.

If you want to confirm this is your username and not your display name, click on your avatar. A dropdown menu will appear showing your profile. The name at the very top of that menu is your username. Below it, you may see a different name in parentheses — that's your display name, which you can change anytime. Your username is the one that stays the same.

Finding your username on the Steam mobile app

Open the Steam app on your phone or tablet. Look at the top-left corner of the screen and tap your profile picture (the small circular avatar). A menu will slide out from the left side of the screen.

At the top of this menu, you'll see your username displayed in large text. Below it may be a display name in smaller text — again, the larger name at the top is your username. You can close this menu by tapping anywhere outside it or swiping left.

Finding your username on the Steam website

Go to steampowered.com in your web browser. In the top-right corner, click "Sign in". Enter the email address associated with your Steam account and your password, then click "Sign in".

Once you're logged in, click on your avatar in the top-right corner of the page. A dropdown menu will appear. Click "Profile" or "View Profile". Your username will appear at the top of your profile page, often displayed as a clickable link. If you see a display name below it in parentheses, that's separate from your username.

What to do if you don't remember your password

If you need to log in but can't remember your password, click "Forgot your password?" on the Steam sign-in page. Enter the email address connected to your account. Steam will send you a password reset link to that email.

Open the email from Steam and click the reset link. You'll be taken to a page where you can create a new password. After you set a new password, log back into Steam and follow the steps above to find your username. If you don't receive the email, check your spam folder or contact Steam Support through steampowered.com/support.

Username versus display name: what's the difference

Steam accounts have two separate names, and it's straightforward to confuse them. Your username is the name you created when you first set up your account. It's permanent and rarely changes. Your display name is a separate name you can change anytime, and it's what other players see in most games and chat.

When you look at your profile, your username usually appears first and is often styled differently (sometimes in a different color or font). If you're trying to find what name to give someone so they can add you as a friend, ask them whether they need your username or your display name — they're different things, and giving the wrong one might cause confusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Steam username?

Your original username cannot be changed — it's permanent. However, you can change your display name as often as you want. Go to your profile, click "Edit Profile", and change the name in the "Persona Name" field. This is the name other players see in most situations.

What if I see a number after my username?

Steam sometimes adds numbers to usernames to prevent duplicates. For example, your username might appear as "JohnSmith123456". This is normal and part of your account's unique identifier. You can't remove these numbers, but you can set a custom display name that doesn't include them.

Is my username the same as my Steam ID?

No. Your username is the name you chose at account creation. Your Steam ID is a separate number that identifies your account in the system. You can find your Steam ID on your profile page — it's usually listed as a long number. Both are used to identify your account, but they're different things.

Why can't I find my username anywhere on my profile?

Make sure you're looking at your own profile, not someone else's. If you're logged in, click your avatar and select "Profile" or "View Profile". If you're on someone else's profile, you'll see their username, not yours. Also check that you're looking at the top of the profile page — usernames are always displayed prominently there.