How to Transfer Games on Steam: Tips and Alternatives

Learn how to manage your game transfers on Steam and explore Family Sharing options for sharing your games safely.

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Transferring games on Steam to another account is not allowed per Steam's policy. Game licenses are tied to the original purchasing account and cannot be shared or transferred. Instead, you can use Steam Family Sharing to give another account access to your games. Enable this by going to Steam Settings > Family Library Sharing and authorizing the target account on your shared computer.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I transfer game licenses between Steam accounts? No, game licenses are tied to the original purchasing account and cannot be transferred.
  2. What is Steam Family Sharing? Steam Family Sharing allows you to share your game library with other accounts on your computer.
  3. How do I enable Family Library Sharing on Steam? Go to Steam Settings > Family Library Sharing, and authorize the account you wish to share with.
  4. Are there any exceptions to game transfer policies on Steam? Currently, Steam does not allow any exceptions for transferring game licenses between accounts.