If you're an avid Steam player, you've probably wondered How to share games on Steam? Sharing your games with friends⁢ and family is a great way⁣ to expand your library and enjoy new gaming ⁢experiences. Fortunately, Steam offers a “Family Library” feature that allows you to do just that. In this article, we will explain step by step how to share your games with other Steam users, so you can get the most out of this convenient feature.

– Step⁤ by step -- ‌How to share games on Steam?

How to share games on Steam?

• Access your Steam account: Sign in to your Steam account using your username and password.
• Enable sharing: ⁢Head‌ to the “Settings” tab and select “Family” from the drop-down menu. Then, click “Authorize this computer” to enable the sharing feature.
• Add an authorized user: Enter your account password and select the user you want to authorize to share your games.
• Install and play: Once the authorized user has been added, they will be able to access your games and download them to their own computer to play them.
• Enjoy your ⁤shared games: Now, both you and the authorized user can enjoy shared games on Steam.

FAQ

Q&A: How to share games on Steam?

1. How can I share games on Steam with friends?

1. Open Steam and go to “Settings”.
2 Select “Family” from the left menu.
3. Click “Authorize shared library on this device.”
4. Choose which⁣ games you want your friends to be able to play.
5.⁤ That's it, now your friends can access those games from their own accounts.

2. How many friends can I share games on Steam?

1. You can share games with a maximum of 5 friends.
2 They‌ will be able to play⁣ your⁤ games, ‌but not at the same time as you.
3. Games can only be shared on a maximum of 10 different devices.

3. Is it possible to share games from all platforms on Steam?

1. You can only share ‌games⁣ from the Steam platform.
2. Games from⁤ other platforms ⁢such as Origin or‍ Uplay cannot be shared​ through Steam.

4. Do I need to have a game installed so my friends can play it?

1. Yes, you need to have the game installed in your library.
2.⁤ Your friends will only be able to play games ⁢that are installed​ in your ‌shared library.

5. Can I play a shared game while a friend is using it?

1. No, you cannot play the same game as your friend at the same time.
2 If you try to start a game that a friend is playing, priority will be given to them.

6. ‌What happens if a friend buys‌ downloadable content for a game they shared with me?

1. You will also be able to access‌ the downloadable content that your friend has purchased.
2. The downloadable content will be available to you when you play the shared game.

7. Can I share games on Steam with my family?

1. Yes,​ the ⁢family library⁣ feature allows‍ sharing games with family ‌and friends.
2. You can authorize devices for other family members to access your games.

8. What is the limit of accounts I can have in my shared library?

1 You can⁤ share⁣ your library⁢ with a maximum of⁤ 5‍ different accounts.
2.⁢ Each account can access your games from a maximum of 10 different devices.

9. Can I revoke a friend's access to my shared library on Steam?

1. Yes, you can revoke a friend's access⁤ in the "Family" section of settings.
2. Select the friend's account⁣ and choose "Authorize this library again."

10. What should I do if I can't share games on Steam with a friend?

1. Check if you have reached the limit of shared accounts or devices.
2. Make sure you have a stable internet connection and are logged into Steam.

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