How to Change the Password in Steam

With over 40,000 games and more than 14 million customers, Steam has become an increasingly popular place for players to browse and buy games. To prevent hackers from taking advantage of this plethora of gaming account information, however, you need to keep your password protected.

Fortunately, this is a relatively straightforward process. This article will explain how to change your password on Steam across various devices.

How to Change the Steam Password in Windows

You might need to change your password on Steam for any numbers of reasons. Perhaps you got hacked on another platform. Or, maybe you just feel it’s time to change things up. Here’s how it’s done:

1. Log in your steam account.
   
2. Select “Steam” from the menu bar in the top left of the screen and select “Settings” from the drop down menu.
   
3. Click the “Change Password” button in the middle of the settings dialog box.
   
4. Steam support will send an email to the address linked to your account that contains a five-character code.
   
5. Open your email and locate the verification code sent from the Steam client. Enter the code into the Steam – change password dialog box.
   
6. Click “Change Password.”
   

All done. If this doesn’t work, contact Steam support.

How to Change Steam Password on macOS

The process is similar for Mac OS. Simply follow these steps:

1. Log in and select “Steam” from the menu bar in the top left of the screen.
   
2. Select “Preferences” from the Steam drop down menu.
   
3. Click the “Change Password” button in the middle of the settings dialog box.
   
4. Then, select “Email an account verification code to,”
   
5. Steam support will send an email to the address linked with your account that contains a 5 five-character code.
6. Open your email and locate the verification code sent from the Steam client.
7. Enter the code into the Steam – change password dialog box.
   
8. Choose a new password. Keep in mind that a secure password should be difficult to guess!
   Enter your new password into both boxes given. This will double check password accuracy as you must enter the same password twice.
9. Click “Change Password” or “Next.”

That’s all there is to it. If it doesn’t work, however, contact Steam support.

How to Change Steam Password on Linux

This is what the process looks like on Linux:

1. Log in and select “Steam” from the menu bar in the top left of the screen.
2. Select “Settings” from the Steam drop down menu.
3. Click the “Change Password” button in the middle of the settings dialog box.
4. Enter your current password in the wizard and click “Next.”
5. Steam support will send an email to the address linked to your account that contains a five-character code.
6. Open your email and locate the verification code sent from the Steam client.
7. Enter the code into the Steam – change password dialog box.
8. Choose a new password. Keep in mind that a secure password should be difficult to guess.
   Enter your new password into the two boxes generated.
9. Click “Change Password” or “Next.”

If this doesn’t work, contact Steam support.

What if I Don’t Receive the Email from Steam Support?

Steam Guard is an added level of security that provides an authentication code to verify your identity when necessary. If you follow the steps to change your password but don’t receive the Steam Guard email, try the options below:

• Make sure the email account you’re checking is the same email address that is linked to your Steam account.
• Check your email’s spam folder to confirm that the Steam Guard email hasn’t been blocked from your inbox.
• Consider adding @steampowered.com to your trusted list of senders.
• Wait half an hour and refresh your inbox. If there’s still no sign of a Steam Guard email, log in to Steam and request another code.

What if I’ve Forgotten My Password?

If you’ve forgotten your current password, you won’t be able to use the normal process to recover your account. But all is not lost. With a little extra work, you can still recover your account using the following steps:

1. Go to the Steam Support page.
   
2. Click “Help, I can’t sign in”.
   
3. Click the first option “I forgot my Steam Account name or password”.
   
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your email address or phone number, and verify that you are not a robot.
   
5. Follow prompts as Steam searches for your account.

What if I Don’t Have Access to My Associated Email Account?

If you no longer have access to the email account registered to your Steam account, you won’t be able to change your password. You can contact Steam support to help you recover your account, but you’ll need proof that you own the Steam account.

According to the Steam website, proof of ownership can be in the form of credit cards used for the account, bank transfers, online pay apps like PayPal, and Steam Wallet Codes. Some users say that they’ve been able to prove their identity with old screen shots from their account, but this isn’t a guaranteed way to prove ownership.

What to Do If Your Steam Account Is Stolen

If your Steam account is stolen, follow the advice below to recover it as soon as possible.

•  Check your computer for malware and viruses. This way, you get rid of potential hackers before recovering your account.
• Once your computer is clean, reset the password associated with your email account. This will confirm that your email is secure, and will give you a safe way to communicate with Steam support.
• Next, reset your Steam password. This will require your email address or phone number and verification by reCAPTCHA that you’re not a robot.

Choosing a Strong New Password

When you change your password, make sure that it’s strong and secure. Each password must meet the minimum requirements given by Steam:

• Must contain at least six characters
• Must use both uppercase and lowercase letters
• Must include at least one number
• Must not contain a name or complete word, or letters/numbers that are in keyboard order

Steam also suggests that the password not be the same as your associated email address password. Also remember to scan your PC often for malware, spyware, and viruses.

The Importance of Changing Things Up

Password security is important to protect your gaming experience. Don’t wait for any problems to occur. Be proactive and change your Steam password at regular intervals. That way, you can guarantee a trouble-free gaming experience on one of the most exciting platforms.

Have you ever changed your password on Steam? Did you use any of the advice featured in this article. Let us know in the comments section below.