Since Steam Family Sharing has been released, it is now possible to log in from two different computers to the same account simultaneously, and play different games on these computer. No special configuration is needed (at least for users logged into the Steam Beta).
Can I transfer my purchased Steam games to another account?
There is no way to “move” paid games between accounts, though. If you bought a game on one account, you can set it up for sharing via the Steam Family Sharing feature, but it won’t be registered to any other accounts except yours.
Can you have two Steam accounts on the same computer?
Can I use multiple Steam accounts on one computer? Yes, you can access different Steam accounts from one computer. However, you may only access one account at a time.
How do I share Steam games with family?
From the Steam Settings panel select the Family tab (or in Big Picture mode, Settings > Family Library Sharing). Here you can select users who have also logged into this computer to share your library with. Click the “Authorize Library Sharing on this Computer” box.
Can I make a second Steam account?
Yes, you can log in to more than one Steam account from the same PC. From Steam: Yes, you can access different Steam accounts from one computer. However, you may only access one account at a time.
How do I add a local account to Steam?
To enable the sharing feature, you must first log in to your family member or friend’s computer with your Steam account. Next, open the settings menu, click on the Family tab, and choose to authorize the computer. You will then have the option to authorize any accounts that have also logged into the same computer.
Do you need a Steam account for Family Sharing?
Setting up Steam Family Sharing is easy, albeit slightly counter-intuitive. In order to set up sharing you need to have access to both the computer the shared library will be accessed on as well as the account of the user you’ll be sharing with (you don’t need their password, but you do need them there to log into the Steam service).
How can I access my kids Steam account?
You’d log in with your kid’s account on your computer. You’d then log in on your Steam -account, go to [Steam > Settings > Family], then you’d authorize the computer and tick your kid’s Steam user as eligible. Thus your kid’s Steam -account can access your library from any of the (max: 10) authorized devices.
How do I enable family library sharing on Steam?
To enable Family Library Sharing, first be sure you have Steam Guard security enabled via Steam > Settings > Account in the Steam Client. 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. Yes.
Do you have to be online to play shared games on Steam?
Yes. 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. Do I need to be online to play a shared game? Yes. You must be online to access and play games which are shared with you.
