Where to find your Steam username

Your Steam username appears in the top-left corner of the Steam client when you are logged in. Open Steam on your computer, look at the account menu in the upper left, and your username is displayed there. If you are on the Steam website instead, log in and click your profile picture or account name in the top-right corner — your username shows in the dropdown menu.

The fastest way is to visit your profile page directly. Log into Steam, click your username anywhere on the screen, and your profile opens. The name at the top of that page is your Steam username. You can also right-click your name in any chat window or friend list and select "View Profile" to see it displayed prominently.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Steam username appears in the top-left corner of the Steam client when you log in, or in the top-right corner of the Steam website.
  • Clicking your profile picture or username from anywhere in Steam takes you to your profile page, where your username is shown at the top.
  • Your Steam username is different from your account name — the username is what other players see, while the account name is what you use to log in.
  • You can change your Steam username at any time from your profile settings without affecting your account or game library.

The difference between your username and account name

Steam uses two separate names for your account, and they are not the same thing. Your account name is what you type into the login screen when you start Steam — this name cannot be changed once you create it. Your Steam username is the display name that other players see when you play games or chat with them, and you can change it whenever you want.

If you forget which name is which, log into Steam and look at the top-left corner of the client. The name shown there is your current Steam username. To find your account name, click the account menu and look for "Account Details" or "Account Settings" — your account name appears there but is not editable.

Finding your username on the Steam website

If you do not have the Steam client installed, you can still see your username by logging into steamcommunity.com. Enter your account name and password, then look at the top-right corner of the page. Click on your profile picture or the dropdown arrow next to your name, and your Steam username appears in the menu.

From there, click "Profile" to go to your full profile page. Your username is displayed at the top of the page in large text, along with your profile level, achievement count, and other account information. This page also shows your username to anyone else who visits your profile.

Changing your Steam username

You can change your Steam username as many times as you want, and it takes effect when ready. Go to your profile page, click "Edit Profile," and look for the field labeled "Profile Name" or "Username." Type in the new name you want and save the changes. Other players will see your new username the next time they look at your profile or play with you.

There are a few limits on what you can use as a username. Steam does not allow usernames that are blank, contain only spaces, or use certain offensive language. If you try to save a username that violates these rules, Steam will tell you and ask you to choose a different one. You can change it back to your old username at any time if you want.

What to do if you cannot remember your account name

If you have forgotten the account name you use to log in, you can recover it through the Steam login page. Go to steamcommunity.com, click "Login," and then click "I forgot my account name." Enter the email address connected to your Steam account, and Steam will send you a message with your account name. Check your email inbox and spam folder for the message.

If you do not have access to the email address anymore, you will need to contact Steam Support. Go to help.steampowered.com, click "Contact Steam Support," and explain that you have lost access to your account email. Steam Support can verify your identity and help you regain access to your account, though this process can take several days.

Finding another player's Steam username

To find someone else's Steam username, ask them directly or look them up if they have a public profile. If you know their username, go to steamcommunity.com/search and type their name into the search box. Click on their profile from the results, and you will see their username at the top of their profile page.

If their profile is set to private, you will not be able to see their username or any other profile information unless they are on your friends list. You can still send them a friend request if you know their username, but they will have to accept it before you can see their profile details. Some players set their profiles to private to limit who can see their games and activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the same Steam username as someone else?

Yes, multiple players can have the same Steam username because usernames are not unique. Your actual account is identified by your account name and email address, not your username. If you want a username that is already taken, you can still use it — other players will tell you apart by your profile picture and account level.

What happens to my username if I change it?

Your old username becomes available for other players to use, and your new username takes effect when ready. Your friends list, game library, and achievements stay exactly the same. Anyone who had you bookmarked or added to their friends list will still see you under your new username.

Is my Steam username the same as my profile URL?

Not always. Your profile URL might be a custom URL you set up, or it might be a long number. Your Steam username is the display name shown on your profile page. You can set a custom profile URL separately from your username in your profile settings.

Can I see my username if I am not logged in?

No, you have to be logged into your Steam account to see your own username. If you are not logged in, you can only see other players' usernames if their profiles are public. To see your own username, log into the Steam client or the Steam website.