How to Block Family Sharing on Steam: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to block family sharing on Steam in just a few simple steps to regain control over your game library.

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Blocking Family Sharing on Steam: Open the Steam client and go to 'Steam' in the top-left corner. Select 'Settings', then choose the 'Family' tab. Click on 'Manage Family Library Sharing'. You'll see a list of authorized devices and accounts. Uncheck the boxes next to the accounts or devices you want to block from sharing your library. Click 'OK' to save the changes. This will revoke their access to your shared games.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is family sharing on Steam? Family sharing on Steam allows users to share their game libraries with family members and friends.
  2. Can I block specific users from family sharing on Steam? Yes, you can block specific users by unchecking their accounts in the 'Manage Family Library Sharing' settings.
  3. Will blocking family sharing remove other users' games? No, blocking family sharing will only revoke access to your library, not remove their own games.
  4. How to access family sharing settings on Steam? Open the Steam client, go to 'Steam' in the top-left corner, select 'Settings', and then the 'Family' tab.