How to Change Steam Name

To change your Steam display name, follow these simple steps: click on your display name at the top right of the menu bar, select Profile from the drop-down menu, click on the Edit Profile button under your level, scroll down to Profile Name, and change your name to whatever you desire. The Steam account name itself cannot be changed, but you can update your profile name, which is the name that other Steam users see, at any time in your Profile Settings.

Understanding Steam Names

Steam Account Name vs Profile Name

Your Steam account name is a unique identifier for your account and cannot be changed, while your profile name can be changed at any time and is what other users see when interacting with you on Steam.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I change my Steam account name?
   No, your Steam account name cannot be changed, even by Steam Support staff members. However, you can change your profile name, which is the name that appears to other users.

2. How do I find my Steam username?
   You can find your Steam username next to the notification bell icon after clicking on Account Details.

3. Is my Steam account name visible to others?
   Your Steam account name is private and not visible to other users unless you choose to share it or if your profile name is the same as your Steam account name.

4. Can I transfer my Steam games to another account?
   No, you cannot transfer paid games between Steam accounts, but you can use the Steam Family Sharing feature to share games with other accounts.

5. Why do I have two different names on Steam?
   You have an account name, which is your unique identifier, and a profile name, which is the name that other users see and can be changed.

6. Can I get banned for family sharing Steam games?
   Yes, if someone you share your games with cheats or commits fraud, your Family Sharing privileges may be revoked and your account may be VAC banned.

7. How do I safeguard my Steam account?
   You can safeguard your Steam account by using a strong password, enabling Steam Guard, and being cautious about sharing your account information.

8. Is it safe to share my Steam ID?
   Your Steam ID is not private information, so it’s not a security risk to share it with others.

9. Can two people have the same Steam ID?
   No, Steam IDs are unique to each account, and Steam does not support multiple players using one account simultaneously.

10. Does Steam delete inactive accounts?
    No, Valve does not terminate accounts for inactivity; accounts are only deleted at the request of the account holder.

11. Can Steam users see my email?
    In certain situations, such as when you send gifts, the recipient may see your email address, but Valve does not generally expose your email address to other users.

12. What is the difference between Steam username and account name?
    Your account name is used for logging in and is unique, while your username (or profile name) is what you display to others and can be changed.

13. Can I get my Steam account back after being hacked?
    Yes, you can use the Steam Help site to try to recover your account or contact Steam Support for assistance.

14. How do I change my Steam email?
    You can change your Steam email by going to the Account tab, selecting Change contact email, and following the verification process.

15. Can friends see hidden games on Steam?
    After hiding games from Steam chat, your friends won’t see what you’re playing in chat, but this information is still visible on your Steam profile.