Steam Account Inactivity

[greengamer96]

Hi Everyone,

I am a graduate student that has almost no free time for gaming. My gaming PC just died on me. I do not have the funds to replace the broken parts or my whole computer, and it cannot be fixed.
With my schooling and career path to be licensed in my field, I don't see myself logging into Steam and purchasing any games for 3-4 years. Does Steam delete inactive accounts after several years of inactivity (no new log ins and purchases)? I am concerned, as I have almost 7 years of purchased games on my account that I don't want to lose.

[まりさ]

Don't worry. Steam accounts never get terminated for inactivity.

[rawWwRrr]

Originally posted by greengamer96:

. Does Steam delete inactive accounts after several years of inactivity (no new log ins and purchases)? I am concerned, as I have almost 7 years of purchased games on my account that I don't want to lose.

Nope. Get your stuff done. Steam will be waiting for you when you're ready.

[Zekiran]

Just be sure that your account is not on any large trading or card groups, as those are frequent targets for account hijacking.

Secure your account FIRST if you can.

[crunchyfrog]

Nope, do not worry at all.

I created this Steam account around 10 years ago (I think). About 5 years ago I retired and shuttered my business. Sold off everything and as sod's law would have it, my home laptop broke too.

So, because I was moving into doing other things, and only having disability benefits as my income, I left replacing the PC until last February - several years away.

And when I did - logged right in, and carried on where I left off.

So don't worry. They're not EA.

[greengamer96]

Thank you all for the answers and information. I will be sure to also secure my account first. :)