How to Play Your Friends' Steam Games with Family Sharing

Learn how to access your friends' Steam games using Family Sharing in just a few simple steps.

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To play your friends' Steam games, use the 'Steam Family Sharing' feature. First, log in to your friend's account on your computer. Go to 'Steam' > 'Settings' > 'Family,' then enable 'Authorize Library Sharing on this computer.' After logging back into your own account, you will see their games in your library, ready to play. Note: Only one user can access a shared library at a time.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Steam Family Sharing? Steam Family Sharing allows you to share your game library with friends and family, enabling them to play your games on their own accounts.
  2. Can multiple users play shared Steam games at the same time? No, only one user can access a shared library at a time when using Steam Family Sharing.
  3. How can I enable Steam Family Sharing? To enable Family Sharing, log into your friend's account, go to Steam settings under Family, and authorize library sharing on your computer.
  4. Is there a limit to how many people can share my Steam library? Yes, you can authorize up to 5 accounts to access your library across 10 different devices.