Your Steam username is the name you chose when you created your account, and you can find it in your account settings, your profile page, or by looking at your friends list

Steam stores your username in multiple places, so you have three straightforward ways to locate it. The fastest route is to open Steam on your computer and look at the top right corner of the client — your username appears there. If you do not have Steam installed or prefer to check online, you can visit your profile page through a web browser. A third option is to ask a friend who has you added — they can see your username on their friends list.

Each method takes less than a minute and requires no special knowledge. This guide walks you through all three so you can pick whichever fits your situation.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Steam username displays in the top right corner of the Steam client when you are logged in.
  • You can also find your username by visiting your profile page at steamcommunity.com and looking at the URL or your account name field.
  • If you forgot your password and cannot log in, a friend who has you added can tell you your username from their friends list.
  • Your username is different from your display name — the username is what you set at account creation and rarely changes, while the display name is what appears in chat and can be changed anytime.

Finding your username in the Steam client

Open the Steam process on your computer and log in if you are not already. Look at the very top right corner of the window. You will see a small menu with your username displayed next to a user icon. Click on that menu and select "Account details" — your username will appear at the top of the page that opens.

If you see a display name instead of a username in that top right corner, click the menu anyway and go to Account details. The page shows both your username (listed as "Account name") and your current display name. Your account name is the one you created when you first set up Steam and is the one you use to log in.

Finding your username on the Steam website

Go to steamcommunity.com in any web browser and log in with your account credentials. Once logged in, click on your profile picture or name in the top right corner and select "Profile" from the dropdown menu. Your profile page will load.

Look at the URL in your browser's address bar. It will show either a long number (your Steam ID) or your username. If it shows your username, that is the one you are looking for. If it shows only numbers, scroll down on your profile page and look for a section that says "Account name" or "Username" — it will be listed there. You can also click "Edit profile" and your account name will appear in the first field.

Asking a friend to check their friends list

If you cannot access your Steam account or do not have the client installed, ask someone who has you added as a friend. Have them open Steam, go to their Friends list, and find your name. The name they see in that list is your username (unless you have changed your display name, in which case they will see your display name, but they can right-click your name and select "View profile" to see your actual username).

This method works even if you have forgotten your password, as long as you have at least one friend on Steam who can help.

Understanding the difference between username and display name

Steam has two separate name fields that often confuse people. Your username (also called your account name) is what you created when you first registered. It is permanent, rarely changes, and is what you type into the login field when you start Steam. Your display name is what other players see in chat, on your profile, and in their friends list — you can change this anytime without affecting your account.

When someone says "what is your Steam name," they usually mean your display name. But if you need to log in or recover your account, you need your username. The account details page shows both, so you can always tell them apart there.

What to do if you cannot remember your username

If you have forgotten your username and cannot log in, go to the Steam login page and click "I forgot my password." Enter the email address you used to create your account. Steam will send you a password reset link. After you reset your password and log in, your username will be visible in the top right corner of the client or in your account details.

If you do not remember the email address either, contact Steam Support through the help page at help.steampowered.com. You will need to provide information that proves you own the account, such as the email address you used, the phone number on file, or details about games you own. Steam Support can help you recover access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Steam username the same as my display name?

No. Your username is permanent and set at account creation — it is what you log in with. Your display name is what appears in chat and on your profile, and you can change it anytime. Check your account details page to see both.

Can I change my Steam username?

You cannot change your account name (username), but you can change your display name as often as you want. Go to your profile, click "Edit profile," and change the name field. Other players will see the new display name, but your account name stays the same.

What if my friend sees a different name than what I think my username is?

Your friend is probably seeing your display name, not your username. Have them right-click your name in their friends list and select "View profile" to see your actual account name, or ask them to check your profile page directly.

Do I need my username to add a friend?

No. You can search for friends by their display name, their profile URL, or their Steam ID number. You only need your username when you are logging into Steam on your computer or recovering your account.