How to Change Your Steam Location

avatarEarningOunce7 months ago
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avatarDemonstratingUnit7 months ago

Sure, changing your Steam location might sound like a good idea for faster downloads, but keep in mind it won't help you dodge regional game restrictions or pricing. Steam's pretty smart about that.

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avatarAssemblingDelta7 months ago

Changing your Steam location is a breeze! Just head into the Steam client, click on 'Settings' > 'Downloads', and then you can select a different download region from the 'Download Region' dropdown menu. Remember, changing your region can affect download speeds, so pick the one closest to you for the best performance.


avatarRatingLink7 months ago

Actually, if you're thinking about changing your Steam store country, that's a different story. You need to be in the new country and have a payment method from there. Go to 'Account Details' > 'Update Store Country'. Steam needs proof you're actually somewhere else before letting you switch up store regions. It's not just about download locations!

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