Sharing your Steam library with friends and family can be a great way to save money and enjoy games together. However, the process can be a little confusing, especially if you’re not familiar with Steam’s settings. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps on how to share your Steam library on Steam without title, so you can start sharing your games with your loved ones today.
Before you can share your Steam library, you’ll need to make sure that you have a Steam account and that you’re friends with the people you want to share your library with. Once you’ve done that, you can follow these steps to share your library:
1. Open the Steam client and click on the “Friends” tab.
2. Find the friend you want to share your library with and click on their name.
3. Click on the “Manage” button and select “Share Library”.
4. A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm that you want to share your library. Click on the “OK” button.
5. Your friend will now be able to access your shared library. They can find your games in their own Steam library under the “Shared” tab.
Sharing Your Library
Steam’s Family Library Sharing allows you share your entire library with up to five other accounts. Anyone can join your Family Library Sharing group, so long as they’re on your Friends List for at least three months and have not been previously banned from Family Library Sharing.
Accounts That Can Share
All Steam accounts can share their library, but there are some restrictions. To share your library, you must:
- Have spent at least $5 on Steam
- Have had your account in good standing for at least 90 days
- Not be currently banned from Family Library Sharing
Accounts that can access your shared library must:
- Be on your Friends List for at least three months
- Not have been previously banned from Family Library Sharing
Note: You can only share your library with five other accounts at a time.
Limitations of Library Sharing
While Steam library sharing offers many benefits, there are certain limitations to keep in mind:
Only Ten Authorized Devices Per Account
A single Steam account can only authorize up to ten devices for library sharing. This means that you can’t share your library with an unlimited number of people.
Limited Simultaneous Access
Only one person can access a shared library at a time. If two or more people try to access the same library simultaneously, the second person will be denied access until the first person logs off.
Restrictions on DLC
DLC purchased by the owner of a shared library cannot be accessed by those sharing it. The shared users must purchase the DLC themselves if they want to access it.
No Access to Community Features
Players who access a shared library will not have access to community features such as leaderboards, achievements, or Steam Workshop content.
Region Limitations
Shared libraries can only be accessed by users in the same region as the owner. If you share your library with someone in another region, they will not be able to access it.
Parental Restrictions
Parental restrictions set by the owner of a shared library will apply to all users who access it. This means that children who access a shared library may not be able to play certain games or access certain content.
Limitation | Details |
---|---|
Number of authorized devices | 10 per account |
Simultaneous access | Only one user can access a shared library at a time |
DLC restrictions | DLC owned by the library owner is not accessible to shared users |
How to Library Share on Steam
Sharing Your Library
To share your library, you and your friend must first be Steam friends. Once you’ve added each other, follow these steps:
1. Log into Steam and go to your “Settings” menu.
2. Select the “Family” tab.
3. Click “Authorize Library Sharing”.
4. Select your friend from the list and click “Authorize”.
Authorizing Library Access
Once you’ve authorized your friend to share your library, they will need to authorize your access to their library. To do this:
1. Log into Steam and go to your “Settings” menu.
2. Select the “Family” tab.
3. Click “Authorize Other Computers”.
4. Enter the code that your friend gives you and click “Authorize”.
FAQ on Library Sharing
Can I share my library with multiple friends?
Yes, you can share your library with up to 10 friends at a time.
Can my friends play my games at the same time?
No, only one person can play a game from your library at a time.
Do I have to be online for my friends to access my library?
Yes, you must be online and have Steam running in order for your friends to access your library.
Can I share my library with anyone?
No, you can only share your library with people who are on your Steam friends list.
What happens if I remove a friend from my Steam friends list?
If you remove a friend from your Steam friends list, they will no longer be able to access your library.
Can I play my shared games on any computer?
No, you can only play shared games on the computer that you authorized.
Can I share my DLC with my friends?
Yes, you can share your DLC with your friends as long as they also own the base game.
Does library sharing work with all games?
No, some games are not eligible for library sharing. You can check if a game is eligible by visiting its Steam store page.
How do I stop sharing my library?
To stop sharing your library, go to your “Settings” menu, select the “Family” tab, and click “Revoke Library Sharing”.
How To Library Share On Steam
Sharing your Steam game library with friends and family is a great way to let them try out your favorite games or play co-op with you. Here’s how to do it:
1. Launch the Steam client and log in to your account.
2. Click on the “Friends” tab in the top menu.
3. Find the friend you want to share your library with and click on their name.
4. On the friend’s profile page, click on the “More” button and select “Manage Library Sharing.”
5. In the “Authorized Computers” section, click on the “Authorize This Computer” button.
6. Your friend will now be able to access your game library from their own Steam account.
Note: You can only authorize up to 10 computers at a time. If you authorize more than 10 computers, the oldest authorization will be removed.
People Also Ask
How do I unauthorize a computer from library sharing?
To unauthorize a computer from library sharing, follow these steps:
- Launch the Steam client and log in to your account.
- Click on the “Friends” tab in the top menu.
- Find the friend you want to unauthorize and click on their name.
- On the friend’s profile page, click on the “More” button and select “Manage Library Sharing.”
- In the “Authorized Computers” section, click on the “Revoke Authorization” button next to the computer you want to unauthorize.
Can I share my games with friends who don’t have a Steam account?
No, you cannot share your games with friends who don’t have a Steam account.
In order to share your games, your friend must have a Steam account and be logged in to it on the computer they want to play your games on.
Can I share my games with friends who live in a different country?
Yes, you can share your games with friends who live in a different country.
As long as your friend has a Steam account and is logged in to it on the computer they want to play your games on, they will be able to access your game library.