How to Share Steam Games with Friends: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily share your Steam games with friends through Family Library Sharing.

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To share Steam games with friends, enable Family Library Sharing. Go to Steam Settings > Family > Authorize Library Sharing on this computer. Log into a friend's account on your PC and authorize their access. This allows them to download and play games from your library, provided you’re not playing them at the same time.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Family Library Sharing on Steam? Family Library Sharing on Steam allows users to share their games with friends and family. By authorizing other accounts on your device, they can access and play the games in your library.
  2. Can I share my Steam games with multiple friends? Yes, you can share your Steam games with multiple friends, but only one user can access a shared game at a time. Make sure to manage your authorizations accordingly.
  3. Are there any restrictions when sharing games on Steam? Yes, the owner of the game library must be offline or not playing the game while a friend is accessing it. Additionally, some games may have restrictions that prevent sharing.
  4. How do I disable Family Library Sharing on Steam? To disable Family Library Sharing, go to Steam Settings > Family, and then uncheck the option to authorize library sharing on this computer or revoke access from specific accounts.