Change your Steam password from your computer or phone

You can change your Steam password by logging into your account on the Steam website, going to your account settings, and selecting the password change option. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way whether you use Windows, Mac, or a phone browser. You do not need to restart Steam or log out of your games — the change takes effect the next time you log in.

If you have forgotten your current password, Steam can send you a reset link by email instead. That route is covered in the section below.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Steam account at steampowered.com, click your username in the top right, and select "Account" to reach your settings.
  • Click "Change password" under the "Login" section and enter your current password, then your new password twice.
  • Your new password takes effect immediately, but you will not be logged out of Steam on your computer or phone until you restart the app.
  • If you cannot remember your current password, use the "Forgot your password?" link on the Steam login page to reset it by email.
  • A strong password should be at least 8 characters long and include uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols like ! or @.

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

Step 1: Go to the Steam website and log in. Open steampowered.com in your browser and enter your username and password. If you use Steam Guard (the two-step verification), you will need to enter the code from your email or authenticator app.

Step 2: Open your account settings. Look for your username in the top right corner of the page. Click it, then click "Account" from the dropdown menu that appears.

Step 3: Find the password change option. On the Account page, look for the section labeled "Login" on the left side. Under that section, you will see a line that says "Change password" with a blue "Manage" button next to it. Click that button.

Step 4: Enter your current password. Steam will ask you to type the password you use right now. This is a security step to make sure someone else has not taken over your computer. Type it in and click "Next".

Step 5: Create your new password. Type your new password in the first box, then type it again in the second box to confirm you spelled it the same way both times. Click "Change password" when you are done.

You will see a message saying your password has been changed. You can close this page and go back to playing — your old password no longer works, and your new one is active right now.

What happens to your Steam games and devices after you change your password

Changing your password does not log you out of Steam on your computer or phone right away. You can keep playing without interruption. However, the next time you close and reopen the Steam app, or the next time your computer restarts, Steam will ask you to log in again with your new password.

If you are logged into Steam on multiple devices — your desktop, laptop, and phone, for example — you will need to enter your new password on each one the next time you start the app. Your game saves and library stay exactly the same; only the login changes.

If you want to log out of Steam on all devices right now instead of waiting, you can do that from your account settings. Go back to the Account page, find "Manage Steam Guard" under the Login section, and click "Deauthorize all other devices". This forces every device except the one you are using right now to log out immediately.

If you forgot your current password

If you cannot remember your Steam password, you cannot use the method above because it asks for your current password first. Instead, use the password reset link on the login page. Go to steampowered.com, look for the text "Forgot your password?" below the login boxes, and click it.

Steam will ask for your username or the email address connected to your account. Enter either one, and Steam will send you an email with a link to reset your password. Click that link, create a new password, and you will be able to log in right away. The link works for 24 hours, so if you do not use it by then, you will need to request a new one.

Check your spam or junk folder if you do not see the email within a few minutes. Sometimes password reset emails get caught there by mistake.

Creating a password that is hard to guess

A strong password protects your Steam account from hackers who try common words and number combinations. Steam does not require a password of any particular length or type, but a password that is at least 8 characters long and includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols (like !, @, #, or $) is much harder to crack than one made of only lowercase letters.

Avoid using your username, your real name, your birth year, or words from the dictionary. "Gamer2024" looks like a password but is one of the first things someone trying to break in will try. "7mK!qPx2nL" is random and much safer, though harder to remember.

If you use the same password for Steam and other websites, change it on those other sites too. If one website gets hacked and your password leaks, anyone with that password can try to log into your Steam account, your email, your bank, and everywhere else you used it.

Troubleshooting: password change did not work

If you clicked "Change password" but nothing happened, or you got an error message, try these steps. First, make sure you typed your current password correctly — if you enter it wrong three times, Steam will lock you out for a short time and ask you to try again later. Wait 15 minutes and try once more.

If you are still stuck, clear your browser's cache and cookies, then log out of Steam completely and log back in. Sometimes old login information stored in your browser causes problems. After you clear the cache, go through the password change steps again from the beginning.

If you see a message saying "There was a problem updating your password", check that your new password is different from your old one. Steam will not let you use the same password twice in a row. Also make sure your new password is at least 8 characters long and does not contain only numbers or only letters — Steam accepts these, but some users report they cause problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my password if I think someone else knows it?

Yes, change it right away. If you think someone has your password, also turn on Steam Guard (two-step verification) in your account settings so that even if someone gets your password, they cannot log in without a code from your email or phone. You can do this on the same Account page where you change your password.

Will changing my password delete my games or game saves?

No. Your games, saves, achievements, and everything else in your library stay exactly the same. Only your login password changes. The next time you log in with your new password, you will see everything you had before.

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

You cannot change your password directly in the Steam app or on a console. You have to use the Steam website on a computer or phone browser. Log into steampowered.com, go to your Account settings, and follow the steps above. After you change it, you can log back into the app with your new password.

How often should I change my Steam password?

You do not need to change it on a schedule unless your account was hacked or you think someone knows your password. If your account is secure and you use a strong password, changing it once a year or less is fine. Change it immediately if you reuse the same password on a website that gets hacked.

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 "MyPassword" is different from "mypassword". If you are sure you typed it right, try resetting your password again using the "Forgot your password?" link. If you still cannot log in after that, contact Steam Support through your account page.