How to Share Your Steam Games with Friends Using Family Sharing

Learn how to enable Family Sharing on Steam to let your friends access your games easily.

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Enable Family Sharing on Steam: Open Steam, go to 'Settings' > 'Family' > 'Authorize Library Sharing on This Computer.' Log in with your friend's account on your device and check the box next to their username. Remember, your account can share with up to 5 others and on up to 10 devices.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Steam Family Sharing? Steam Family Sharing allows users to share their game library with family and friends, enabling others to access and play games without purchasing them.
  2. How do I enable Family Sharing on Steam? To enable Family Sharing, open Steam, go to 'Settings', click on 'Family', and check 'Authorize Library Sharing on This Computer'. Then, log in with the account of the friend you want to share with and select their username.
  3. How many accounts can I share my games with on Steam? You can share your Steam game library with up to 5 different accounts and on a maximum of 10 devices.
  4. Are there any restrictions on which games I can share? Yes, some games may not be eligible for sharing due to third-party restrictions. Additionally, shared games can only be accessed by one user at a time.

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