Troubleshooting: Can't Friend People on Steam?

Discover why you can't add friends on Steam and learn how to resolve account limitations and privacy settings.

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If you can't friend people on Steam, it may be because your account is limited. Limited accounts are restricted from adding friends until they spend at least $5. Additionally, check your privacy settings, and ensure you and the user's accounts aren't set to private.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why is my Steam account limited? Your Steam account may be limited if you haven't spent at least $5 on the platform. This restriction prevents you from adding friends, trading items, or using the market.
  2. How can I lift the limitations on my Steam account? To lift the limitations on your Steam account, you need to make a purchase totaling at least $5. This can be done by buying games, in-game items, or wallet funds.
  3. What should I check if I can’t friend someone on Steam? If you can't friend someone on Steam, check your account's limitations and verify that both your privacy settings and the other user's settings aren't set to private.
  4. Can I friend someone if my account is private? No, if your account is set to private, you won't be able to friend others on Steam until you adjust your privacy settings.

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