If you’re a gamer, you’re likely also an avid spender on the Steam platform, having filled your Steam library with tons of games. While it’s nice to have all of your games in one place, keeping your Steam accounts around is also really easy for hackers and con artists to access. The easiest way to ensure ‘security’ to your account is using a strong password. In this guide, you will learn how to change your Steam password quickly and to stay safe! Let’s get started.
How to Change Steam Password
Changing your Steam password takes maybe 2 clicks at most, no matter whether you just want to change your password period regally or have reason to believe that other people ‘know’ your Steam account. Stay tu Until
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Method 1: Via Account Details
It’s easy to get to your account details and change your new password. Here’s how:
- Go to Log in, enter your team account, and click on your username at top right of your screen.
- Select Account details.
- Click on Change my password under ACCOUNT SECURITY, then swipe down.
- Choose Email to receive an account verification code, or I no longer have access to this email address from how would you like to change your password?
- Type the verification code, then click Continue.
- Then under Change my password enter your new password and Re-enter my new password.
- Click on Change password.
You will have successfully changed your Steam password.
Method 2: Via Account Settings
Check out the steps mentioned below to switch your password from a second way on Steam:
- Click on Steam at the top left ribbon on your Steam log in.
- Select Settings.
- Go to your left menu and hit account.
- Click on CHANGE PASSWORD.
- Follow steps 4-7 mentioned under the previous heading Method 1: Via Account Details.
That way you will confirm your new Steam password.
Why should you need to Change your Password on Steam?
To change your Steam password, you need to meet some requirements such as:
- You can’t keep the same password as your previous one.
- As per the official Steam requirements, it should have at least 6 characters, one uppercase, one lowercase, and at least one number.
Is Changing My Steam Password Going to Log Me Out of Other Devices?
Changing your password will force you to log yourself out of all other devices that are logged into the same Steam account.
Does Changing My Steam Password Affect My Steam Guard Settings?
Changing your password will not cause your Steam Guard to change either, but you may need to re-enter your credentials to verify.
Does Changing My Steam Password Affect My Game Data or My Purchases?
And when you change your password, nothing bad happens to your game data or purchases.