How to Manually Add a Library Folder in Steam to Organize Your Games

Learn how to manually add a Steam library folder to organize and manage your game installations across different drives efficiently.

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To manually add a library to Steam, follow these steps: First, open Steam and go to Settings. Then navigate to the Downloads tab and select Steam Library Folders. Click Add Library Folder and choose the directory where you want your new library to be. This allows you to organize your games across different folders or drives. Remember, only games installed in these designated folders will appear in your Steam library, making this process crucial for organizing your game collection.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I add multiple Steam library folders on different drives? Yes, Steam allows you to add multiple library folders on different drives to manage your game installations across various storage locations.
  2. Will games automatically move to the new library folder after adding it? No, adding a new library folder does not move existing games automatically; you need to manually move or reinstall games to the new folder.
  3. How do I delete a Steam library folder? You can delete a Steam library folder by going to Steam Settings > Downloads > Steam Library Folders, selecting the folder, and choosing 'Remove'. Make sure no games are installed in that folder before deleting it.