How to Share Steam Games and Play Together: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to share Steam games with friends and enjoy multiplayer gaming together using Family Sharing.
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To share Steam games, use Steam Family Sharing. Enable it by going to Steam Settings > Family and select Authorize Library Sharing on this computer. Log into your account on a friend's PC, authorize their account under Family Sharing options. Both players can play separately, but not the same game at the same time. For multiplayer games, ensure the game supports online multiplayer and add your friend to your Steam friends list to play together. Follow the in-game instructions for creating or joining multiplayer sessions.
FAQs & Answers
- What is Steam Family Sharing? Steam Family Sharing allows you to share your game library with up to five other accounts on up to ten different computers, making it easy for friends and family to play your games.
- Can two players play the same game at the same time using Steam Family Sharing? No, with Steam Family Sharing, both players cannot play the same game simultaneously. Only one person can access a specific title at any given time.
- How do I enable Steam Family Sharing? To enable Steam Family Sharing, go to Steam Settings, select the Family section, and check the option to authorize Library Sharing on your computer. Then authorize the accounts you'd like to share with.
- What do I need to play multiplayer games together on Steam? To play multiplayer games together, both players need to own compatible games that support online multiplayer. Add each other as friends on Steam and follow in-game instructions to join or create sessions.