Can I share my Steam games with family or friends?
Yes, sharing Steam games with family and friends is possible through a feature known as Family Sharing. This allows users to share their game library with specified accounts while maintaining control over who can access the games. When a user enables Family Sharing, they can grant access to up to five other accounts and up to ten devices.
To set this up, the owner of the Steam account must first enable Family Library Sharing in their Steam settings. They will need to authorize the devices that will access the games. Once the process is completed, the shared accounts can access the games in the owner's library. However, there are a few important points to consider.
Firstly, only one person can play a shared game at a time. If the game is launched by the owner while a friend or family member is playing it, the person accessing the game will receive a notification to either purchase the game or exit the current session. Secondly, certain games may not be available for sharing due to restrictions from publishers.
Finally, it is vital to remember that the owner of the library has control over their games. For more detailed instructions and to understand any limitations related to this feature, it may be beneficial to refer to the official Steam support website.

Answered Jul 11, 2025
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