Change your Steam password through your account settings on the Steam website or in the Steam app

To change your Steam password, log into your Steam account on the web at steampowered.com, go to your account name in the upper right, select "Account", then click "Change password" under the Password section. You'll enter your current password, then type your new password twice to confirm it. The same process works in the Steam desktop app: open Settings, select Account, and choose Change password.

Steam will send you a confirmation email after you change your password. Check that email to make sure the change went through — if you didn't request it, you can undo the change by clicking the link in that email within 24 hours. Your new password takes effect immediately once confirmed, and you'll be logged out of all devices so you can log back in with the new one.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your password on steampowered.com under Account settings or in the Steam app under Settings > Account.
  • Steam sends a confirmation email after you change your password, and you have 24 hours to undo the change if you didn't request it.
  • Your new password takes effect right away, and Steam logs you out of all devices so you must sign back in.
  • A strong password should be at least 8 characters and include uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols to protect your account.

Step-by-step on the Steam website

Open your web browser and go to steampowered.com. Click your account name in the top right corner of the page and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. On the Account page, find the Password section and click the "Change password" button.

Steam will ask you to enter your current password first. Type it in and click Continue. Then enter your new password in the first field and type it again in the second field to confirm. Make sure both entries match exactly — Steam will show you an error if they don't. Click the "Change password" button to save your new password.

Step-by-step in the Steam desktop app

Open the Steam app on your computer. Click "Steam" in the top left menu bar, then select "Settings". In the Settings window, click "Account" in the left sidebar. Find the Password section and click "Change password".

Enter your current password when prompted, then click Continue. Type your new password in the first box and confirm it in the second box. Click "Change password" to finish. The app will log you out automatically, and you'll need to sign back in with your new password the next time you open Steam.

What makes a strong Steam password

A strong password is at least 8 characters long and mixes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols like ! @ # $ % or &. Avoid using words from the dictionary, your username, or personal information like birthdays or pet names — these are easy to guess. Don't reuse a password you've used on other accounts, especially if those accounts have been breached.

Steam doesn't have a specific rule about password length or complexity, but the longer and more random your password is, the harder it is for someone to break into your account. If you use a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or Dashlane, you can generate a truly random password and store it securely without having to remember it yourself.

What happens after you change your password

Steam logs you out of all devices immediately after you change your password. This means if you were logged into Steam on your phone, your computer, or a web browser, you'll be signed out of all of them. You'll need to sign back in on each device using your new password.

Steam sends a confirmation email to the address on your account. If you didn't request the password change, you can click the "undo" link in that email within 24 hours to revert to your old password. After 24 hours, the undo link expires and the new password is permanent.

If you forgot your current password

If you can't remember your current password, you can't change it through the normal settings. Instead, go to steampowered.com and click "Login" at the top. Below the password field, click "Forgot your password?" and enter your account name or email address. Steam will send you a password reset link to your email.

Click the link in that email to set a brand new password. You don't need to know your old password to do this — the reset link proves you own the email address on the account. Once you've set your new password, you can log in normally and change it again later if you want to.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Steam password on my phone?

Yes, you can change it through the Steam mobile app by going to Settings > Account > Change password. You can also use a web browser on your phone to visit steampowered.com and follow the same steps as on a computer.

Will changing my password delete my games or account data?

No. Changing your password only affects how you log in — it doesn't touch your games, friends list, inventory, or any other account data. Everything stays exactly as it was.

How often should I change my Steam password?

There's 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 account that was breached, or if you haven't changed it in several years. Otherwise, once is enough as long as it's strong.

What if I can't log back in after changing my password?

Double-check that you're typing your new password correctly — passwords are case-sensitive, so "Password" is different from "password". If you're still stuck, use the "Forgot your password?" link to reset it again and set a new one you're sure about.