How to Use Steam Deck Multiple Accounts

How to Add Another Account on Steam Deck

You can connect several accounts to a Steam Deck, which is convenient if the whole family uses the device, or if you want to try out new games. Each account on the device is a separate Steam profile with its own game library, saves, settings, and achievements. This way, every user gets a personalized gaming experience, even if the device is shared.

To add a new account, simply follow these steps:

1. Open the profile menu: Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen.

2. Scroll down and tap “Change Account.”

3. Sign out: Confirm by selecting “Confirm.” All active games will be closed.

4. Add a new account: On the login screen, tap the plus (+) icon.

5. Log in using your username and password, or create a new Steam account by following the on-screen instructions.

6. After entering your login details, tap “Sign In.” Steam Deck will verify your credentials.

That’s it! Once verified, the new account will be added to the device. The system may ask for a two-factor authentication code if it’s enabled. After successful authentication, that user’s game library will load. You can add as many accounts as you want; this is the standard way to create multiple profiles on one device.

How to Switch Between Accounts on Steam Deck

Switching between accounts on Steam Deck only takes a few minutes and requires a device restart. Here’s how to do it:

1. Press the Steam button on your Deck.

2. Select “Switch User.”

3. A list of all added accounts will appear.

4. Choose the user you want to switch to and log in.

5. Steam Deck will restart to apply the new account settings.

Tip: If you switch between accounts frequently, use the Quick Access feature to speed up the process.

This method lets you efficiently manage access to different game libraries. All account data is stored locally, and you can switch between them in just a few clicks, which is convenient for shared devices.

How to Remove a User from Steam Deck

If you no longer need an account, you can remove it:

1. Switch to the Desktop Mode.

2. Go to Steam → Power → Change Account.

3. Select the account you want to remove.

4. Press the X button.

5. In the list, find the user, click “Remove this Account,” and confirm by pressing A.

Note: Removing an account from the device deletes local data, including game saves. This does not affect the Steam account itself; cloud saves will remain if cloud sync was enabled.

How to Manage Multiple Steam Decks Using an Anti-Detect Browser

Anti-detect browsers, such as Octo Browser, allow you to manage multiple Steam accounts without risk of being banned. This is useful for streamers, testers, or users who need access to games unavailable in their region.

Octo Browser solves this problem with virtual profiles. Each profile has a unique digital fingerprint, so Steam sees them as separate users.

While Steam Deck is a gaming console rather than a browser, the same principle of isolated environments can be applied to your accounts. For example, you can manage multiple Steam accounts through the web version of Steam using Octo Browser, configuring libraries, making purchases, or communicating in communities without risking a block. These accounts can then be used on Steam Deck.

Benefits of Using an Anti-Detect Browser

• Session isolation: Each profile in an anti-detect browser has separate cookies, cache, and fingerprint parameters. This prevents data overlap between different Steam accounts when using the web version.

• Security: The risk of account bans due to suspicious activity is reduced, since each connection appears as a separate user.

• Parallel operation: You can run different Steam account sessions simultaneously on one computer.

This method doesn’t replace switching between accounts on Steam Deck, but complements it. It’s ideal for more complex tasks, such as managing game inventories, trading on the Steam Market, or working with APIs from multiple accounts without reauthorization.

Conclusions

Steam Deck offers convenient built-in features for managing multiple accounts: you can easily add new users and switch between them, which is great for families or dividing up game libraries.

For simultaneous work with several accounts — for example, to share library access with friends or bypass regional restrictions — anti-detect browsers come into play. Octo Browser expertly handles these advanced tasks by ensuring security and anonymity for each account.

By combining both methods, you gain full control over your Steam accounts.