Can I share my Steam library with friends?
Steam has a feature called Family Library Sharing that allows users to share their game library with up to five other accounts on up to ten devices. This feature is designed to allow friends and family members to enjoy games that you own without needing to purchase them individually. To set this up, the primary account holder must enable Family Library Sharing in their Steam settings. They will need to log into their Steam account on the device of the friend they wish to share with and authorize that device for Family Library Sharing.
Once the authorization is completed, the friend will be able to see available games from the primary account holder's library on their own Steam account. It is important to note that only one user can access a shared library at a time. If the primary account holder starts playing a game, the friend will receive a notification that they can no longer play any shared games until the primary account stops playing.
For specific details, requirements, or troubleshooting tips, users are encouraged to check the official Steam support page for the most current information regarding Family Library Sharing.

Answered Jun 17, 2025
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