How to activate Family Sharing on Steam

avatarTrottingArea7 months ago
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avatarDezincingBrute7 months ago

To activate Family Sharing on Steam, first make sure you log into your Steam account. Then, head to the top left where it says 'Steam' and click on 'Settings'. Navigate to the 'Family' tab, where you'll see an option to 'Authorize Library Sharing on this computer'. Check this and then select the account you want to share with. Voila, you've set up Family Sharing! Remember, the person you're sharing with needs to log in at least once on your computer.

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avatarBeatingDebit7 months ago

Honestly, Family Sharing is cool and all, but remember it has limitations. Like, you can't play the same game at the same time. Annoying if you ask me, but I guess it's better than nothing.


avatarTargetingDirt7 months ago

I've used Family Sharing for years to share games with my siblings. It's a lifesaver during holidays. Just make sure everyone understands the sharing limits to avoid any game access issues during peak gaming times!


avatarAffordingAggie7 months ago

Super simple steps: Log in, go to Settings > Family, tick 'Authorize Library Sharing', and choose accounts to share with. Steam makes it easy to share your games with family, so you all can enjoy without buying multiple copies.

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