Does Steam account name matter?

Your Steam profile name is another matter. This is the name that appears at the top of the page or in the top right. This is the name your friends will see and use to contact you in-game. You can change this name.

Should Steam account name be the same as profile name?

Your account name, also called your Steam ID, is different from your profile name. Rather than being a name you can customize, it's a 17-digit number used to identify you across the platform. If you've been asked to provide your Steam ID to link to another app, this is how you'll find it.

Should I share my Steam account name?

Never give your accounts away to somebody. Can my SteamID and/or Steam Account Name be changed? Your SteamID and Steam Account Name can not be changed, even by Steam Support staff members. Your Steam Community ID can be changed at any time in your Steam Community settings, under "Edit my SteamID page".

What happens if you change your Steam profile name?

To change your Steam username, click on Edit Profile and change the Profile Name. Changing your Steam username won't alter your account name — just the name you see in the app and games.

Can I use a fake name on Steam?

We do not require you to provide or use your real name for the setup of a Steam User Account. In order to make a transaction on Steam (e.g. to purchase Subscriptions for Content and Services or to fund your Steam Wallet), you may need to provide payment data to Valve to enable the transaction.

Can You Change Your Steam Account Name?

Do people see my real name Steam?

From the drop-down menu in the top right, click View Profile. Under your level, click Edit Profile. FIRST note that if your real name and location are listed here, it is listed on your steam page, private or not.

Does anyone see your Steam account name?

Your current Steam username will be in public view, even if you set your profile to 'private'. You can always change your current viewable Steam username, but logging-in will only use the original one you made with the account.

Are Steam names permanent?

Can my SteamID and/or Steam Account Name be changed? Your SteamID and Steam Account Name can not be changed, even by Steam Support staff members.

Can you have the same name as someone on Steam?

You can also have the same display name as others, so there's no need to worry about duplicates. To change your Steam display name, follow these steps: First, click on your display name at the top right of the menu bar. Click Profile from the drop-down menu.

Is there a limit to Steam name change?

Steam ID (it should start with 765 and is about 15 digits long) is the same. Display name (the one that shows up next to your profile picture) can be changed 5 times every 15-30 minutes. I hope this answers OP's question.

How should a Steam account name be?

How do I hide my Steam name?

Why does Steam need my name?

The name you enter must be the legal entity that owns or has rights to publish the game, and is the legal entity that will be signing the Steam Distribution Agreement.

Can 2 people use the same Steam account?

Can multiple users play simultaneously on one Steam account? Steam does not support multiple players using one Steam account simultaneously - games associated with a Steam account are licensed for the sole use of the account holder.

What does Steam account name mean?

Account name is the name you use to log into Steam and cannot be changed. No one can see this name but you. Your profile name is the one I can see in your profile, posts that you make etc. This can be changed from your profile settings.

Can 2 people use the same Steam?

Can two users share a library and both play at the same time? No, a shared library may only be accessed by one user at a time.

What game has the longest name on Steam?

That game, if you're wondering, is Tales of Monkey Island Complete Pack: Chapter 4 - The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood. Tim's graphs—which are pulling numbers but shouldn't be considered hard science—are below.

Why can't I change my Steam account name?

You cannot change your Steam account name. This is the numeric identifier tied to your account and cannot be changed under any circumstances.

Can you get banned on Steam for having a bad name?

Yep. At some point you'll get a ban of some sort.

Can people find your location on Steam?

Yes, but with a few conditions. Steam uses your IP address to determine your location. If you're traveling or moving and want to change or keep your account region, you'll need a VPN to change your IP address. Install CyberGhost VPN to access IP addresses from any location you like.

Can someone take your Steam account?

Viruses, key loggers, spyware and other malicious code can steal your Steam Account name and password. Before resetting your Steam Account's password, you should run virus and spyware scanners to ensure such programs are not on your computer.

How do you know if someone is watching you on Steam?

How can I see who is watching my game? You'll receive a notification when a friend either requests to watch or starts watching your game. At any time you can see a list of viewers from the Steam overlay broadcast box, or if you're watching your own broadcast, from the top of the chat.

Does Steam ask for your name?

We do not require you to provide or use your real name for the setup of a Steam User Account.

Can people see my email on Steam?

Yes, they will.

Should I put my address on Steam?

Why do you need to put your billing address on when buying on Steam? Because in certain jurisdictions, Steam is required by law to collect sales tax. If you don't provide your address, Steam doesn't know what if any taxes to charge. Edit 1: Your billing address is also required for credit card transactions.