How should a Steam account name be?

Does it matter what your Steam account name is?

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.

Do Steam names have to be unique?

Profile names were meant to be unique that identify each of us and not be shared by multiple people!

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.

What is a friendly name on Steam?

The friendly name is used if you log in with a foreign computer with Steam Guard on - the next time you log in with a previously known computer, it displays a message with the location, IP address and "freindly name" of the last computer(s) that were logged in.

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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.

What to do if I don't remember my Steam name?

Step 1: Go to the official Steam login webpage and click Help, I can't sign in. Step 2: In the Steam Support window, select I forgot my Steam Account name or password. Step 3: Type your email or phone number and check I'm not a robot. Then click Search.

Does changing Steam name change username?

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. You can change your Steam username on your computer or mobile app following near identical steps.

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.

How many times can I change my Steam name?

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.

Can I reuse a Steam account username after deleting it?

Can I re-use my account name? Account names are unique and can only be used once, regardless of whether an account has been deleted.

Can everyone see your past Steam names?

The information that you used for Billing Information is private and will not be seen by anyone else. If you changed your viewable username multiple times, you can clear your old aliases from your profile.

What is my Steam account name and ID?

To view your Steam ID: Select your Steam username. Locate the URL field beneath the Community header. Your Steam ID is the number at the end of the URL.

What does a steam id look like?

You can find your Steam ID from the profile tab of the Steam application by locating its URL. Your Steam ID is a 17-digit number unique to you, which you can use to link other people to your profile, or use for third-party applications. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Is it safe to share Steam ID?

On the account page, beneath your username, you'll find your unique Steam ID. Now that you know your ID, you can enter it wherever it's required. It's safe to share this with anyone as it's not a sensitive piece of information.

What is my Steam URL?

Open Steam and click on your Steam name next to the Community option. Select Profile from the dropdown. The URL is located above your profile.

Why does my Steam account have 2 names?

When you make a Steam account, you'll have two names: an account name and a display name. Only you can see the account name, and it's the one you'll use to log in to your Steam account.

Can Steam friends see what games you looked at?

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.

How to see someone's first Steam name?

SteamID account finder

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.

Am I allowed to have 2 Steam accounts?

Can I use multiple Steam accounts on one computer? Yes, you can access different Steam accounts from one computer. However, you may only access one account at a time.

Can Steam ban you for your username?

You can get banned but you'd receive a global mute first. Name reports are listed under the same offense as abusive voice/text chat. Also the ban would be temporary. They can reset your name to your steam 64bit id if it is too offensive and someone reports it.

Do inactive Steam accounts get deleted?

Steam doesn't delete inactive accounts. The deletion of the account is only processed at the request of the account holder.

Does it cost money to change your Steam name?

No. You can freely change your display name any time you want.

How much does it cost to change Steam name?

Time to update your gamertag. One of the best things about Steam is that, unlike Xbox Live and PlayStation Network, changing your username is free.