Does Steam show old usernames?

Simply enter a user's Steam ID or profile URL in the search bar above and you will be shown that user's historical information such as the user's previously used avatars and aliases, as well as historic friends and game information.

Can people see old Steam names?

You can always change your current viewable Steam username, but logging-in will only use the original one you made with the account. The information that you used for Billing Information is private and will not be seen by anyone else.

How do I hide my old Steam usernames?

Quick tip: Steam saves all your previous usernames, to help people find you after a name change. If you don't want that, go back to your profile page and click the arrow next to your username. Select Clear previous aliases. Your new name will now be displayed on your profile page and in any multiplayer game you play.

How do I find my original Steam username?

It's at the top-right corner of Steam. You should now a URL in the address bar with a 17-digit number at the end like this: https://steamcommunity.com/profile/00000000000000000 Your account name is the number at the end of the URL.

What name is displayed on Steam?

Only you can see the account name, and it's the one you'll use to log in to your Steam account. On the other hand, your display name is the name that will appear in the Steam community when you play multiplayer games, when you leave comments, or when you post reviews.

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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.

Does your Steam username 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.

How do I find an old Steam account?

contact Steam Support for account recovery even if you've forgotten the account's email address, password, and phone number. as instructed for the search will help Steam identify your account, or present other options for locating an account if the email address is incorrect.

Does Steam have history?

Launch Steam and select your Steam name in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Choose Account details from the drop-down. In the Store & Purchase History section, select View purchase history. You will now see your complete transaction history.

Why is my Steam ID my username?

You will never have the same Steam ID as someone else. It's a 17-digit number that is tied to your account and you can't change it. Your Steam ID is not your username, which you used to sign in to Steam with, nor your display name, which is what you appear as to other players.

Do Steam accounts get deleted over time?

Accounts aren't deleted due to inactivity or because they are empty.

Can you hide your Steam history?

Hide Played Steam Games

Hover the cursor over your username and select View my profile. Click the Edit Profile button. Select Privacy settings. Next to Game details, click Public and set it to Friends Only or Private if you don't want anyone to see your list of played games.

Can everyone see your Steam library?

Your Steam games are visible, both to you and other users. If you want to hide them, here's how. Steam is the largest digital distribution platform for PC games, with a community of over 100 million users using the platform.

What shows up in Steam activity?

Steam displays an in-game status whenever you launch a game from the library. By default, the activity status shows the game name next to the In-Game label, but you can change that name to whatever you want with some easy configurations.

What are the oldest Steam accounts?

Can two Steam accounts have the same username?

Steam doesn't allow duplicate accounts. You cannot create a new account by using the same email id as you would get an error saying “ a steam account already exists with these credentials”.

What happens if you put a fake address on Steam?

Steam has a strict policy that fails all transactions with incorrect, false, or fraudulent address information. There is no way for Steam Support to force Steam to accept payment from a transaction that has failed in this way, even if the charge still appears as pending in your bank account.

Can you get banned for scamming on Steam?

If evidence exists that a Steam user is scamming, Steam Support will ban the account from using the Steam Community, including trading and using the Steam Market. The length of the ban is dependent on the severity and quantity of the scams. In some cases, scammers will be banned permanently.

Can you get in trouble for using a fake name online?

It's not illegal to use a fake name online. It's only illegal if you're committing a crime under that name, or committing fraud with it.

How do I completely delete app history?

Delete all activity

On your Android phone or tablet, go to myactivity.google.com. Above your activity, tap Delete . Tap All time. Delete.

Can you hide Steam transactions?

You need to have a Steam account to send someone a digital Steam gift card. You must also add the recipient to your Steam friends list. The person must be on your friends' list for three days before you can send them a gift card. Go to the Steam Digital Gift Card page in the Steam store and select Send through Steam.