How to Borrow a Game on Steam Using Family Library Sharing
Learn how to borrow games on Steam with Family Library Sharing. Easily share your game library with authorized accounts and play together.
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To borrow a game on Steam, use the Steam Family Library Sharing feature. Go to Settings > Family > Authorize Library Sharing on this computer. Log in as the primary account holder, then authorize the shared computer. Log out, log in as the borrower, and access the shared library under ‘Games.’
FAQs & Answers
- What is Steam Family Library Sharing? Steam Family Library Sharing allows multiple users to share their game libraries with authorized devices and accounts, enabling others to play their games without purchasing them separately.
- How many accounts can I authorize for Steam Family Sharing? You can authorize up to 5 accounts and up to 10 devices to share your Steam library through Family Library Sharing.
- Can two people play the same shared game simultaneously on Steam? No, only one user can play a shared game at a time. If the owner starts playing a game, it will prevent the borrower from playing that game simultaneously.