{"id":371968,"date":"2021-11-24T23:00:41","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T20:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-share-games-on-steam\/"},"modified":"2021-11-24T23:00:41","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T20:00:41","slug":"how-to-share-games-on-steam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-share-games-on-steam\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Share Games on Steam"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a44b9f323d5d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a44b9f323d5d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-share-games-on-steam\/#How_Does_the_Sharing_Feature_Work_on_Steam\" >How Does the Sharing Feature Work on Steam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-share-games-on-steam\/#How_to_Share_Your_Game_Library_on_Steam\" >How to Share Your Game Library on Steam<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-share-games-on-steam\/#Enabling_Steam_Guard\" >Enabling Steam Guard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-share-games-on-steam\/#Sharing_Games_on_Steam\" >Sharing Games on Steam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Share <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Game<\/a>s on Steam&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-768536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/how-to-share-games-on-steam.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/how-to-share-games-on-steam.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/how-to-share-games-on-steam.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Do you have games on your Steam account you\u2019d like to share with friends and family? You can do that using Steam\u2019s \u201cFamily Sharing\u201d feature. It allows others to access and play games from your library at no additional cost.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_the_Sharing_Feature_Work_on_Steam\"><\/span>How Does the Sharing Feature Work on Steam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we get started with using the sharing feature, let\u2019s look at how it works. As the name suggests, Steam\u2019s Family Sharing feature allows others to play games from your Steam library without needing to pay for the games. After enabling the feature, all the games in your library will also <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear on your friend\u2019s Steam account. You can allow up to 5 accounts and 10 devices to get access, and those users get to play the games with their own achievements.<\/p>\n<p>Note, however, that Steam won\u2019t let you choose which games get shared; your entire library will be available through Family Sharing. Keep this in mind if you have games with sensitive content in your library, as parental controls don\u2019t apply here.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest catch of this feature, though, is that you and others won\u2019t be able to play <em>any<\/em> game in your library while someone else is playing a game from your library. As the owner, you get priority, but this inconvenient limitation does mean you\u2019ll have to be careful about when you and the people you share with are playing games.\u00a0If you, as the owner, choose to play a game when someone is using your library, Steam will give that person two minutes to save their progress and close the game before they\u2019re automatically kicked out of the game.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Share_Your_Game_Library_on_Steam\"><\/span>How to Share Your Game Library on Steam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To start sharing games, you\u2019ll first need to enable Steam Guard, a two-factor authentication system that protects your Steam account from malicious login attempts. Also, have your friend and the device they want to access your library with ready for the process.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enabling_Steam_Guard\"><\/span>Enabling Steam Guard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fire up the Steam client. On the top-right corner, click on \u201cSteam,\u201d and then click on Settings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-768525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Go-to-steam-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Go to Steam settings\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the Settings window, click on \u201cManage Steam Guard Account Security.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-770240 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Steam-manage-steam-guard-account-security-650x514.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Manage Steam Guard account security\" width=\"640\" height=\"506\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can choose between email authentication or authenticating from your phone using the Steam app for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.valvesoftware.android.steam.community\">Android<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/steam-mobile\/id495369748\">iPhone<\/a>. We recommend choosing the latter as it\u2019s quicker and easier.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-768528 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/check-the-get-steam-guard-codes-by-email-option-e1637612926800.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Check the option for getting steam guard codes that you prefer\" width=\"649\" height=\"488\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Check the \u201cGet Steam Guard codes by email\u201d radio button. This will require you to re-login to your Steam account.<\/p>\n<p>Enter the Steam Guard code that you receive in your email, and you should be able to log in to your Steam account.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-770241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-the-steam-gaurd-code-e1637544295820.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Enter the Steam Guard code\" width=\"650\" height=\"517\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Move a Steam Game to Another Drive, The Easy Way<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sharing_Games_on_Steam\"><\/span>Sharing Games on Steam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With Steam Guard enabled, you\u2019re now ready to authorize the device for Family Sharing.<\/p>\n<p>In the Steam client, at the top right corner, click on Steam &gt; Settings. On the left window panel, click on \u201cFamily.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-768529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Go-to-the-steam-family-section.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Go to the Steam family section\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the right Family window panel, check the \u201cAuthorize Library Sharing on This Computer\u201d checkbox.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-768530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Check-the-authorize-checkbox.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Check the authorize checkbox\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, log out of your account and ask your friend to log in to their Steam account on the computer.<\/p>\n<p>Again log out of your friend\u2019s Steam account and log in to yours.<\/p>\n<p>Head over to the \u201cFamily\u201d settings. You should now see your friend\u2019s username in the eligible accounts section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-768531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Share-with-eligible-accounts-checkbox.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Share with eligible accounts checkbox\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click on the checkbox and click OK. Then, let your friend log in to their account on the computer.<\/p>\n<p>Head over to the Library section, and you should see your games in their library.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a regular Steam user, you might be interested in its in-home streaming feature, that<br \/>allows you to stream your gameplay to other displays on the same network.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Set Up and Optimize the Steam Link for In-Home Game Streaming<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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