How to Set Up Steam Family Library Sharing: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to easily set up Steam Family Library Sharing to share games with family and friends in just a few simple steps.
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To set up a Steam Family Library Sharing, follow these steps: Open Steam and go to Settings. Choose 'Family' and enable 'Family Library Sharing'. Log into the account you wish to share games with on your computer. Go back to Steam settings and authorize their account under 'Authorized Accounts'. Log out, then have the other user log back in on their device. They should now see your shared games in their library. Enjoy sharing your gaming experiences with family and friends securely!
FAQs & Answers
- What is Steam Family Library Sharing? Steam Family Library Sharing allows users to share their game library with family and friends, enabling them to access and play eligible games from your account on their devices.
- How many accounts can I authorize for Family Library Sharing? You can authorize up to 5 accounts and 10 devices for Steam Family Library Sharing at a time, allowing multiple family members or friends to enjoy your games.
- Can shared games be played simultaneously? No, shared games cannot be played simultaneously. If the owner of the game library starts playing a game, any other user currently playing a shared game will be unable to continue until the owner switches back.
- Is Family Library Sharing secure? Yes, Steam Family Library Sharing is secure. You must authorize accounts specifically, and each user accesses shared games through their own Steam account, while personal information remains private.