Impact of VAC Ban on Family Game Sharing Explained

Learn how a VAC ban affects family sharing of games and online play restrictions in our quick Q&A.

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Yes, a VAC ban does affect Family Sharing. If an account is VAC banned, other accounts that share the game through Family Sharing will not be able to play the VAC-secured games online. This means the ban not only impacts the offending account but also restricts shared access.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens if one account is VAC banned? If one account is VAC banned, all other accounts sharing games with it via Family Sharing can’t play those VAC-secured games online.
  2. Can a VAC ban be removed? No, VAC bans are permanent and cannot be removed or appealed.
  3. How does Family Sharing work on Steam? Family Sharing allows users to share their game library with up to five other accounts, but bans can affect access.
  4. What is a VAC ban? A VAC ban is a penalty issued by Steam for using cheats or exploits in games, preventing that account from playing secured games online.

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