

Any player may purchase, trade, earn, or otherwise acquire in-game content while playing a game, but in-game items cannot be shared between accounts. Guests may not purchase DLC for a base game they don't own. Who owns and can access the DLC and in-game content associated with a shared title?Ī guest will have access to the lender's DLC, but only if the guest doesn't also own the base game. Shared games will be unavailable on even an authorized device when the account holder’s library is currently in use on another computer. Shared games are only available on devices that have been authorized by the account holder. Sometimes the games I’ve been given access to are unavailable for me to play. If you decide to start playing when another user is already playing one of your games, he/she will be given a few minutes to either purchase the game or quit playing. When I authorize a device to lend my library to others, do I limit my own ability to access and play my games?Īs the account holder, you may always access and play your games at any time. No, a shared library may only be accessed by one user at a time. Can two users share a library and both play at the same time? For example, titles that require an additional third-party key, account, or subscription in order to play cannot be shared between accounts. No, due to technical limitations, some Steam games may be unavailable for sharing. Can all Steam games be shared with friends and family? Libraries are shared and borrowed in their entirety. Can I share specific games, or do I have to share my whole library? You must be online to access and play games which are shared with you. Do I need to be online to play a shared game?

You may authorize Family Library Sharing on up to 10 devices at a given time, and for up to 5 accounts that may then use your game library on any of your authorized computers. Is there a limit to the number of devices or friends I can authorize to share my Library? Then enable the sharing feature via Settings > Family, (or in Big Picture mode, Settings > Family Library Sharing,) where you'll also authorize specific computers and users to share. To enable Family Library Sharing, first be sure you have Steam Guard security enabled via Steam > Settings > Account in the Steam Client. Frequently Asked Questions How do I enable Family Library Sharing on my computer?
