Why Does Steam Show 'Borrow' When Accessing Games? Understanding Family Library Sharing
Learn why Steam shows 'borrow' on games using Family Library Sharing and how borrowing games affects gameplay access.
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When it says 'borrow' on Steam, it means you are using the Family Library Sharing feature. A friend or family member has shared their library with you, allowing you to play their games. However, only one person can access the shared library at a time, so if the lender starts a game, you may need to wait or request access.
FAQs & Answers
- What does 'borrow' mean on Steam? On Steam, 'borrow' indicates you're playing a game shared with you via Family Library Sharing, meaning the game belongs to another user's library.
- Can multiple people use a shared Steam library at the same time? No, only one person can access a shared library at a time. If the owner is playing a game, others borrowing the library need to wait.
- How do I borrow games using Steam Family Library Sharing? To borrow games, the lender must enable Family Library Sharing and authorize your account. Once authorized, you can play games from their library when they're not using it.
- Does borrowing games on Steam affect achievements or save files? Borrowing games using Family Library Sharing generally preserves your achievements and save files locally, as they are tied to your account.