How to Family Share Games on Steam and Other Platforms
Learn how to family share games easily by authorizing accounts on Steam and other gaming platforms for shared access.
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To family share games with someone, first ensure both accounts are authorized in the gaming platform's settings, typically found under 'Family Sharing' or similar. On Steam, for example, log in to the account you want to share from, go to 'Steam' > 'Settings' > 'Family', and enable 'Authorize Library Sharing on this computer'. Then, log into the account you wish to share games with on the same computer and authorize it. Remember, both users need to enable sharing in their account settings for it to work effectively.
FAQs & Answers
- What is family sharing in gaming? Family sharing allows multiple users to share access to a game library under one account or between authorized accounts on platforms like Steam.
- Can I share games with friends using Steam Family Sharing? Yes, you can share games with friends by authorizing their accounts on your computer through Steam's Family Sharing feature.
- Are there any limitations to Steam Family Sharing? Yes, only one user can play a shared game at a time, and some games may have restrictions on family sharing due to DRM policies.