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- Open Steam<\/em> on your computer and log in to your account with your username and password.<\/li>\n
- Click on Steam<\/i> in the top-right corner and select Settings<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Go to Security <\/i> and click on Manage Steam Guard <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nHere, you need to select one of the options: either to enable Steam Guard via email or mobile authenticator <\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nVia email:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Select the appropriate radio button.<\/li>\n
- Steam will send a code to your registered email address whenever a login attempt is made from a new device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Via mobile authenticator:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Select the appropriate radio button.<\/li>\n
- Download the Steam Mobile App <\/a> on your phone.<\/li>\n
- Log in to the app with your Steam<\/em> account credentials.<\/li>\n
- Go to the Steam Guard <\/i> section in the app.<\/li>\n
- Follow the instructions to set up the mobile authenticator. This will generate a unique code that you will need to enter every time you log in from a new device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nAlso read<\/b>: How to Troubleshoot the \u201cApp Already Running\u201d Error in Steam <\/a><\/p>\n
\nHow to Enable Family Sharing on Steam<\/h2>\n
Now that you\u2019ve set up Steam Guard, it\u2019s time to learn how to share games on Steam. The first step is (surprise) enabling the Steam game share feature:<\/p>\n
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- Open Steam<\/em> and log in to your account on the computer you want to share games from.<\/li>\n
- Click on Steam <\/i>in the upper left corner, then select Settings <\/i>.<\/li>\n
- Go to the Family <\/i> tab.<\/li>\n
- Switch on the Authorize Library Sharing on this device<\/i> radio button (or check the box next to it).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Under the Eligible Accounts <\/i> section, check the box next to the accounts you want to share your library with.<\/li>\n
- Click OK <\/i> to save your settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Repeat these steps on each device you want to authorize for Family Library Sharing. Remember, you can share your library with up to five accounts and ten devices.
\r\n\tSome games can\u2019t be shared due to various restrictions, such as a third-party key or subscription requirement, region restrictions, and others. Those games won\u2019t be available in the game library.<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n
\nFurther reading<\/b>: Boost Advice: How to Effectively Speed Up Steam Downloads <\/a><\/p>\n
\nHow to Share Steam Library with Friends<\/h2>\n
Sharing games with friends using the Steam game share feature is easy. Once you have authorized a friend\u2019s device (you can learn how to do that in the previous section), they can access and play your games as if they were their own. Here\u2019s how to game share on Steam:<\/p>\n
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- Have your friend log into their Steam<\/em> account on the authorized device.<\/li>\n
- They will see your library under [User]\u2019s Games<\/i> (for instance, in the pic below, it\u2019s MartinO\u2019s Games<\/i>) in their game list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Your friend can install and play the games from your library. They will be able to earn achievements and save their progress independently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\tOnly one person (including the owner) can play games from the shared library at a time, even if you and your friend want to play different games. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n
\nRelated<\/b>: How to Uninstall Steam Games Safely and Easily?<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHow to Manage Shared Libraries on Steam<\/h2>\n
If, for some reason, you no longer want your friend to play the games you shared with them or they have lost access to their account, you can easily revoke their access to the game library in Steam settings. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n
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- Go to Steam <\/i>> Settings <\/i>> Family <\/i>.<\/li>\n
- Under the Eligible Accounts <\/i> section, you can see a list of devices and accounts that have access to your library.<\/li>\n
- To revoke access, simply uncheck the box next to the device or account you no longer want to share your library with.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Click OK <\/i>to update your settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Apart from that, here are a few general tips that will make your library management easier:<\/p>\n
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- Only share your game library with people you trust.<\/li>\n
- Organize your library by genres to make it easier for everyone to find the desired titles.<\/li>\n
- Try to reach an agreement with the ones you share your library on when and how long they can play for, so that each of you can plan ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
How to Optimize Your Steam Game Share Settings<\/h2>\n
Learning how to share a library on Steam is one thing, but to make the most of Steam Family Sharing, you might want to optimize Steam settings for sharing:<\/p>\n
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- Enable automatic updates for your games so that you and your friends or family always have access to the latest version.<\/li>\n
- Check and update your sharing settings from time to time to remove devices or users that no longer need access.<\/li>\n
- Don\u2019t forget to update your password regularly and enable Steam Guard to stay on the safe side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nAlso read<\/b>: Follow These Easy Steps to Uninstall Steam on Windows or Mac <\/a><\/p>\n
\nHow to Use Steam Remote Play Together<\/h2>\n
This one is for those of you who want to know how to share a game on Steam without installing it on the device you share it with. The Remote Play Together feature allows you to play local multiplayer games with your friends online by streaming your game to your friend\u2019s device. It means that they don\u2019t even need to install it to join the fun.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how to use the feature:<\/p>\n
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- Go to Steam<\/em>, sign in with your account, and start a local multiplayer game.<\/li>\n
- Open the Steam<\/em> overlay by pressing
Shift + Tab<\/code>, then right-click on your friend\u2019s name and select Remote Play Together<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n![\"Remote]()
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- Your friend will receive an invite. Once they accept it, they can join the game and play as if they were sitting next to you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Improve Your Steam Family Sharing Experience<\/h2>\n
Now that you know how to game share on Steam, there are still a few tips that can make your experience a little bit better:<\/p>\n
Keep Steam and games updated<\/strong><\/p>\n
No app (or game) is perfect, and Steam is no exception. Bugs within games or the app itself can affect your gameplay, and, as you can guess, not in a good way. The good part is that developers regularly release new patches, so make sure you always install the latest game and Steam updates.<\/p>\n
Update your graphics card driver<\/strong><\/p>\n
Your graphics card is most responsible for the quality and overall visual performance in games, so you\u2019d probably want to maintain its operation at the highest possible level. That\u2019s one reason to keep your graphics card driver up to date. There are several ways you can do that:<\/p>\n
\r\n\tIf you know your system and GPU\u2019s make and model well and are confident in what you\u2019re doing, you can update your graphics card driver all by yourself, be it NVIDIA<\/a> or AMD<\/a>. However, exercise caution, as installing the wrong one may only make things worse.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nUpdate it using Device Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n
Open Device Manager, find your graphics card under Display adapters <\/i>, right-click it, select Update driver <\/i>, and then select Search automatically for drivers <\/i>.<\/p>\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\r\n\tThis method doesn\u2019t guarantee that the latest driver will be installed, as it might not have been uploaded to Microsoft servers yet. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nKeep all drivers up to date with Auslogics Driver Updater<\/strong><\/p>\n
And here\u2019s my personal recommendation: try Auslogics Driver Updater <\/a>, a reputable tool that takes care of all your drivers, allowing you to update them to their latest manufacturer-recommended versions with one click, including the graphics card one.<\/p>\n
- Open the Steam<\/em> overlay by pressing
- Go to Steam<\/em>, sign in with your account, and start a local multiplayer game.<\/li>\n
- Under the Eligible Accounts <\/i> section, you can see a list of devices and accounts that have access to your library.<\/li>\n
- Go to Steam <\/i>> Settings <\/i>> Family <\/i>.<\/li>\n
- They will see your library under [User]\u2019s Games<\/i> (for instance, in the pic below, it\u2019s MartinO\u2019s Games<\/i>) in their game list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Click OK <\/i> to save your settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Click on Steam <\/i>in the upper left corner, then select Settings <\/i>.<\/li>\n
- Log in to the app with your Steam<\/em> account credentials.<\/li>\n
- Click on Steam<\/i> in the top-right corner and select Settings<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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