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Log into your Steam account on the computer where you'd like to share your games. Make sure that you have Steam Guard security enabled via Steam > Settings > Account in the Steam Client. From the Steam Settings panel select the Family tab (or in Big Picture mode, Settings > Family Library Sharing).
- Can you play a shared steam game at the same time?
- How do I give my friend a game on Steam?
- How do you play games on family sharing?
- Can you transfer a game from one Steam account to another?
- Why is shared library locked?
- Can you play multiplayer with steam family sharing?
Can you play a shared steam game at the same time?
Steam won't allow shared accounts to play the same game library at the same time — even if you're playing different games, two people can't play from a single library at the same time.
How do I give my friend a game on Steam?
To give a gift to a friend or family member, locate the game you would like to gift on the Steam Storefront and then click the "Add to cart" button. Upon checking out, select the "Purchase as a gift" option to purchase the items in your cart for a friend.
How do you play games on family sharing?
This is completely possible depending on the game (usually games that do not connect to the internet). After setting up family sharing, the person who owns the game must start the game. After the game is running, go to steam and go into offline mode. Now the second person can use family sharing.
Can you transfer a game from one Steam account to another?
Transferring games to other accounts is currently not supported. Best option is to create a new account for each of you to use and buy new games. To access the old games you use family sharing.
Why is shared library locked?
Shared library locked
This is an error indicates that someone else is using the shared library. A Steam library can only be used by one user at a time to play one game at a time. The same is true if that library is being accessed by another user via Family Sharing.
Can you play multiplayer with steam family sharing?
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