Hi everyone,

I’d like to suggest introducing an optional verified profile feature on Steam — for example, a blue checkmark or some other badge that confirms the identity of the account owner.

Steam accounts are often valuable and can be targets of unauthorized access. A verified system would provide users who want it with extra protection and make account recovery easier and faster in case of compromise.

This feature would:


• Speed up account recovery for rightful owners
• Reduce attempts of unauthorized access since verified accounts would be less attractive targets
• Increase trust and safety within the community

Verification would be voluntary, for users who want an additional layer of protection — similar to what many other platforms offer.

What do you think about this suggestion? Hopefully, the Steam team will consider it.

Thank you!




Update (based on feedback):

Some users have expressed concerns that publicly visible verification badges might be misused by scammers to appear more trustworthy. To address this:

• Verification would be completely optional — users decide if and how they want to use it.
• Users could choose whether their verified status is publicly visible or private and hidden.
• The system would include safeguards and community reporting to minimize misuse.
• This feature is not a replacement for Steam Guard or good security practices but an additional aid for account recovery and trust.


Thank you again for your valuable feedback!