How to Appear Online on Steam Without Being In-Game

Learn how to show your online status on Steam while remaining invisible in-game with these simple steps.

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To appear online on Steam but not in-game, open the Steam client, go to Friends & Chat, click on your username, and select 'Online'. Next, in the top left corner, click on 'Friends' > 'Invisible'. This will make you appear online in chat but invisible in-game.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can friends see me if I'm invisible on Steam? No, if you set your status to invisible, your friends will not see you online in-game.
  2. How do I change my online status on Steam? You can change your online status through the Friends & Chat section of the Steam client.
  3. What is the benefit of appearing online on Steam? Appearing online allows you to chat with friends while maintaining privacy during gameplay.
  4. How do I manage my friends list on Steam? You can manage your friends list through the Friends menu in the Steam client.