How To Borrow Games On Steam (Tutorial)

How to Borrow Games from Friends on Steam | A Step-by-Step Guide

Description:
Are you eager to try out a new game but not quite ready to commit to purchasing it? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we'll show you exactly how to borrow games from your friends on Steam, the popular gaming platform.

Borrowing games from friends on Steam is a fantastic way to expand your gaming library without breaking the bank. By following a few simple steps, you can gain access to a wide range of titles and enjoy hours of gaming fun. Whether it's a highly anticipated release or an older classic, this guide will help you navigate the process smoothly.

In this tutorial, we'll cover the entire process, from setting up Steam Family Sharing to borrowing and enjoying games shared by your friends. Here's a breakdown of the steps we'll walk you through:

1. Introduction to Steam Family Sharing: Understand the concept of Steam Family Sharing, a feature that enables you to share your game library with close friends or family members.

2. Enabling Steam Family Sharing: Learn how to activate Steam Family Sharing on your account and authorize your computer to share your game library.

3. Your Friend's Account Setup: Help your friend set up their Steam Family Sharing preferences and authorize their computer to share games with you.

4. Requesting Access to Games: Discover how to send a request to your friend for access to specific games in their library that you'd like to borrow.

5. Accepting Game Requests: If you're the friend with the shared library, learn how to accept requests and grant access to your games.

6. Downloading and Playing Borrowed Games: Once your friend has granted you access, find out how to download and play the borrowed games on your Steam account.

7. Returning and Revoking Access: Understand how to return borrowed games and revoke access if necessary, ensuring a smooth sharing
experience for everyone involved.

By the end of this guide, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and know-how to borrow games from your friends on Steam, opening up a whole new world of gaming possibilities.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to play the latest releases or rediscover beloved classics. Follow the steps in this tutorial and start borrowing games from your friends on Steam today!

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[Dani-]

Omggg finallyyyy a tutorial that worked Thank you bruddaaa

[exciteproductionstwo]

They only allow very few games to share.

[jesuschrist]

My question is does it go bothways? He is able to use mine and I am able to use his?

[tailOS_Official]

i cant make it work i do it and its says purchase

[konrad]

If my game is an early access one, my friend will be able to play it or no?

[hanifimary]

I just clicked the borrow button and it says "we've sent a message to (acc username) requesting acces to their library. Once they approve the request. You will be able to acces the game" And i didn't get the request on my alt account that has ark survival in it. Help please i guess

[Harmonious]

Can I purchase the DLC in my other account? Or only im my main account

[abdullahmsh]

Man, I did all the steps and I received an email and gave it permission, but my friend still can't play, why??

[okta]

and we can play together like same time?

[DarkKnightHUN]

The steam asks for a code. The steam says write this on my friends steam.

[creZik]

Tysm now i can finally let my friend play freaking L4d2 he just destroyed me asking everyday can he borrow my account, now i know the way how to let him without giving my account, cuz verification and other things yk i also afraid that his pc might have some sorta stealer cuz it lags pretty badly.

[distant]

Thank you so much, i was about to waste $60 on a game i already own because nothing else was working.

[nepeh]

Are you able to get achievements and cards by playing shared games?

[AriTheWeirdo]

why the hell would i give a friend my literall password to my account wth all my info 💀...

[mahmoudzakria]

This is useless and so stupid from Valve! to make the guy I'm borrowing the game from to log in first on my computer, so stupid!