How do I install Steam?

1. Ensure that you are logged in as an administrator on the machine which you would like to install Steam on
2. If you have previously installed Steam and are reinstalling to remedy a problem with your prior installation, you can just run the Steam installer again and it will automatically reinstall Steam
3. Check the Troubleshooting Network Connectivity topic to ensure the required ports for Steam are open on your network
4. Download and run the Steam Installer from https://store.steampowered.com/about/

If you encounter any difficulty with your installation, please see the Contacting Steam Support topic for instructions to contact Steam Support.


If you are looking for information on how to uninstall Steam please see the page Uninstalling Steam. For macOS instructions please see Removing and Reinstalling Steam on a Mac page.