Change your Steam password from the account settings page

To change your Steam password, log into your Steam account on a web browser, go to your account details, and use the password change option there. The process takes about two minutes and requires your current password plus a confirmation email. You can do this from any device — phone, tablet, or computer — as long as you can access your email.

Steam does not let you change your password from inside the Steam client itself. You must use the website. If you have forgotten your current password, Steam has a separate recovery process that works differently, which we cover below.

Key Takeaways

  • Password changes happen on the Steam website, not in the Steam app or client.
  • You will need to enter your current password to set a new one, so you must remember it.
  • Steam sends a confirmation email to the address on your account — you must click the link in that email to complete the change.
  • If you have Steam Guard enabled on your account, you may need to enter a code from your authenticator or email before changing your password.
  • A new password takes effect when ready once confirmed, and you will be logged out of all devices so you can log back in with the new one.

Step-by-step: changing your password on the Steam website

Step 1: Open a web browser and go to steampowered.com. You can use any browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, or any other. Type steampowered.com into the address bar or search for "Steam" and click the official link.

Step 2: Click the login button. Look for the "Login" button in the top right corner of the page. Click it and enter your Steam account name (or the email address tied to your account) and your current password. If you have Steam Guard turned on, you will also need to enter the code from your authenticator app or the code sent to your email — Steam will ask for this after you enter your password.

Step 3: Go to your account details. Once you are logged in, hover over your account name in the top right corner. A menu will drop down. Click on "Account details" from that menu.

Step 4: Find the password section. On the Account details page, look for a section labeled "Password" or "Change password." It will be on the left side of the page under a list of account options. Click on it.

Step 5: Enter your current password. Steam will ask you to type in the password you use right now. This is a security step to make sure someone who has access to your computer cannot change your password without knowing the current one. Type it in and click "Next."

Step 6: Create your new password. Steam will show you two blank fields. Type your new password into the first field. Type it again into the second field to confirm you spelled it correctly. Steam will show you a strength indicator — green means strong, yellow means medium. A strong password is at least 8 characters long and includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

Step 7: Confirm the change by email. Click the button to save your new password. Steam will send a confirmation email to the address on your account. Open your email, find the message from Steam, and click the link inside it. This link confirms that you own the email address and that you really wanted to change the password. Without this step, the password change will not go through.

Step 8: Log back in. Once you click the confirmation link, your password has been changed. Steam will log you out of all devices automatically. Open the Steam app or go back to steampowered.com, and log in with your new password.

What to do if you do not receive the confirmation email

Check your spam or junk folder first. Confirmation emails from Steam sometimes end up there by mistake. Search your email for "Steam" or look for a message from noreply@steampowered.com. If you find it in spam, mark it as "not spam" so future Steam emails go to your inbox.

If the email is not in spam, wait a few minutes — it can take up to 10 minutes to arrive. If you still do not see it after 15 minutes, go back to the Steam account details page and look for an option to "resend confirmation email" or "resend email." Click that button and wait again.

If you have changed the email address on your Steam account recently, the confirmation may have gone to your old email instead of your new one. Check the old email address if you still have access to it. If you cannot access the old email, you will need to use Steam's account recovery process, which is covered in the FAQ section below.

If you have forgotten your current password

The password change process described above requires you to know your current password. If you have forgotten it, you cannot use the account details page. Instead, go to steampowered.com and click "Login." Below the password field, you will see a link that says "Forgot your password?" Click that link.

Steam will ask you to enter your account name or the email address on your account. Type it in and click "Search." Steam will send a password reset email to the address on file. Open that email, click the link inside, and you will be taken to a page where you can create a new password. This is different from the change password process — it does not require you to know your old password.

If you do not have access to the email address on your account, Steam has a longer recovery process. You will need to provide information about your account — such as the phone number you used to set it up, games you have purchased, or payment methods you have used. Steam's support team will review this information and help you regain access.

Steam Guard and password changes

If you have Steam Guard turned on — a security feature that requires a code to log in — you may need to enter that code before you can change your password. When you click "Next" after entering your current password, Steam might ask for your Steam Guard code. This code comes from the Steam app on your phone (if you use the mobile authenticator) or from an email Steam sends you (if you use email authentication).

This extra step is normal and makes your account more find. Enter the code and continue with the password change. If you have lost access to your Steam Guard authenticator — for example, if you got a new phone — you will need to disable Steam Guard first. Go to Account details, find the Steam Guard section, and follow the steps to turn it off. You may need to answer security questions or provide other proof that you own the account.

What happens after you change your password

Once your new password is confirmed, you will be logged out of the Steam client on all your devices — your computer, phone, tablet, or anywhere else you were logged in. This is intentional. The next time you open Steam or try to play a game, you will see a login screen asking for your username and password. Enter your new password and you will be back in.

If you have multiple computers, you will need to log in on each one with your new password. If you have Steam installed on a friend's computer and you were logged in there, you will also be logged out there. This is a security feature — it makes sure that if someone else had access to your account, they are now locked out.

Your games, friends list, and everything else in your account stays the same. Changing your password does not affect your library, your saves, or your profile. It only changes how you log in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Steam password from the Steam app on my phone or computer?

No. The Steam client does not have a password change option. You must use the Steam website on a web browser. Open steampowered.com, log in, go to Account details, and use the password section there.

What if I change my password but still cannot log in?

Make sure you are typing your new password correctly — passwords are case-sensitive, so uppercase and lowercase letters matter. If you are sure you are typing it right, wait a few minutes and try again. Sometimes it takes a moment for the change to sync across Steam's servers. If you still cannot log in after 10 minutes, use the "Forgot your password?" link to reset it again.

Do I need to change my password if I think someone else has accessed my account?

Yes, change your password when ready. Also check your account details for any changes — look at the email address, phone number, and payment methods to make sure they are still yours. If you see something you did not do, go to the Steam support page and report the unauthorized access. Steam can help you find your account and investigate what happened.

Will changing my password log me out of my friends or affect my game saves?

Changing your password will log you out of the Steam client, but it will not delete your friends list, your games, or your saves. Everything stays on your account. Once you log back in with your new password, you will see everything exactly as it was.

How often should I change my Steam password?

There is no rule that says you must change it regularly. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you used the same password on another website that was hacked, or if you have not changed it in several years. Using a unique, strong password and keeping Steam Guard turned on is more important than changing your password frequently.