How to Share Your Steam Library on Steam Deck – A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn to easily share your Steam library on a Steam Deck using Family Library Sharing features.

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To share your Steam library on Steam Deck, use Steam's Family Library Sharing feature. Here’s how: First, log into your Steam account on the Steam Deck. Go to Settings > Family and enable Library Sharing. Log out, then log in with the other account you wish to share with. In their Steam client, go to the same Family settings and accept the shared library. Remember, only one user can play a game at a time, and some games with third-party restrictions may not be shareable.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Family Library Sharing on Steam? Family Library Sharing is a feature that allows Steam users to share their game libraries with other accounts on the same device or different devices.
  2. Can multiple users play the same game at the same time using Family Library Sharing? No, only one user can play a game from a shared library at a time, so if one user starts playing, the other users will be kicked off.
  3. What are the restrictions for sharing games on Steam? Some games, especially those with third-party DRM, may not be eligible for sharing. Check the specific game's details for sharing eligibility.
  4. How do I enable Family Library Sharing on Steam Deck? To enable Family Library Sharing on Steam Deck, log into your account, go to Settings > Family, and enable the Library Sharing feature.

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