SteamID, Steam Account Names, Merging Accounts and Deleting Accounts

Where can I find my SteamID? Can I change my SteamID or Steam Account Name? Can I merge two accounts? Can I delete my Steam account?

How can I find my SteamID?

SteamID refers to your Steam account's unique numeric identifier. The instructions below will help you find your SteamID - for assistance with the Steam Community, please see the Steam Community topic.

1. Launch any Valve multiplayer game.
2. Click Options.
3. Select the Keyboard tab.
4. Click the Advanced button.
5. Check the box labeled Enable Developer Console.
6. Click Apply and then click OK.
7. Join or create a server.
8. From the menu screen, press the tilde ~ key - typically in the upper left hand corner of the keyboard to load the Console.
9. Type status into the console text field and press the Enter key.
10. Your SteamID will be displayed next to your nickname in the console window.

SteamID example: STEAM_0:1:1234567

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 player name can be changed at any time in your Steam Community settings, under "Edit my SteamID page".

Can I Merge Accounts

Steam accounts can not be merged together.

Per the Steam Subscriber Agreement, Steam game subscriptions / CD keys are nontransferable and cannot be reset / moved between Steam accounts.

Can I delete my Steam account?

If you are sure that you don't want to use Steam anymore, you can submit a Steam Support request to terminate your account. Steam Support will ask that you provide comprehensive Proof of Ownership prior to fulfilling the request.

More details can be found in our Account Termination - Common Questions FAQ.