How to Share Games on Steam: A Complete Guide

Learn how to share your Steam games with family using the Family Library Sharing feature. Start sharing today!

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Yes, you can share games on Steam using the Steam Family Library Sharing feature. This allows family members and guests to play each other's games while earning their own achievements and saving their own progress to Steam Cloud. To enable it, log into the account you wish to share with, navigate to Steam settings, select ‘Family’, and authorize the account. Remember, up to 5 accounts and 10 devices can share your library. Always adhere to Steam's terms and conditions regarding sharing and usage policies.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Steam Family Library Sharing? Steam Family Library Sharing is a feature that allows users to share their game libraries with family members and friends, enabling them to access and play each other's games while earning personal achievements.
  2. How many accounts can I share my Steam library with? You can share your Steam library with up to 5 accounts, and you can authorize up to 10 devices to access your library.
  3. Can shared players earn achievements and save their progress? Yes, players using the Family Library Sharing feature can earn their own achievements and save their game progress to their own Steam Cloud account.
  4. Are there any restrictions on sharing games through Steam? Yes, users must follow Steam's terms and conditions related to library sharing, which includes ensuring that the accounts being shared are not being used simultaneously to play the same game.

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