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FAQs
Why does it say my Steam account is limited? ›
Malicious users often operate using dummy accounts that have not purchased any games, items, or wallet credit. In order to make it more difficult for these malicious users to spam, scam, and phish other users, we restrict access to certain community features until an account has spent at least $5.00 USD in Steam.
Is it against Steam rules to have 2 accounts? ›Yes, you can access different Steam accounts from one computer. However, you may only access one account at a time. The accounts will share the core files for any games the accounts have in common, but each account will maintain its own custom content and configuration files.
Why is Steam not letting me add friends? ›You can't send friend requests on Steam until you buy a game or add funds to your Steam Wallet. New accounts are locked into a limited state until a small amount of money is spent. If you want to add friends before buying anything, ask your friends to send you an invite link.
Why did Steam restrict my account? ›Accounts which have been bought, sold or traded will be restricted. This includes any type of scam targeting a Steam user over Steam Chat or other systems outside of Steam, or deliberately submitting false information to Steam Support.
What is a limited account? ›Limited accounts (sometimes called standard accounts) allow you to do most daily activities but do not allow you to install software or make certain changes to the computer. Only accounts with administrative privileges can install software on the computer.
What is the $5 dollar rule on Steam? ›Your Steam account can become non-limited as soon as you either: Add the equivalent of $5 USD to your wallet. Purchase a game that costs $5 USD or more from the store (you can also buy it as a Steam gift for a friend) Activate a Steam gift card that is worth $5 USD.
Can you unlock a locked Steam account? ›How do I unlock my account? If you believe your account is secure, you can use the "unlock my account link" from your self-lock confirmation email to initiate the unlock process.
What happens if Steam bans you? ›When a user is VAC or Game Banned, their Steam account is banned from playing multiplayer on secured servers. This creates an incentive for people who cheat to stockpile copies of games on one account and to gift them to low value accounts where they can continue cheating.
Can I merge two Steam accounts? ›Steam accounts can not be merged together. Per the Steam Subscriber Agreement, Steam game subscriptions / CD keys are nontransferable and cannot be reset / moved between Steam accounts.
Can Steam ban you for sharing accounts? ›Your Family Library Sharing privileges may be revoked and your account may also be VAC banned if your library is used by others to conduct cheating or fraud. Additionally, VAC-banned games cannot be shared. We recommend you only authorize familiar computers you know to be secure.
How much does a Steam account cost? ›
It's also a community portal where you can connect with friends to see what they're playing, share screenshots and videos, and play cooperative and competitive multiplayer games. Signing up for a Steam account is free, and there are no ongoing costs to use the service.
How do I add friends on Steam without paying $5? ›2. How to add friends on Steam without paying
- 1) Search the Steam community for the person you want to add.
- 2) Create an invite link and share it with them.
- 3) Link your Facebook profile so you can find friends on Steam.
- 4) Add friends on Steam using a friend's code.
Your friends list allows you to manage and access all of your friends on Steam. The amount of friends that can be added to your list is initially capped at 250. Leveling your Steam profile increases the cap by 5 friends for every level earned. Every account on Steam can receive friend invites.
Why can't i play my friends games on Steam? ›This is error indicates that someone else is using the shared library. A Steam library can only be used by one user at a time to play one game at a time. The same is true if that library is being accessed by another user via Family Sharing.
How to get rid of a Steam limited account? ›How Can I Get Rid of Steam Limited Account? If you are a fresh Steam user and have a Steam limited account, you can get rid of the limited account by: Adding the equivalent of $5 USD or more to your Steam Wallet. Purchasing game(s) that are equal to $5 USD or more from the Steam store.
Is there a limit on how much you can spend on Steam? ›Currently we are restricting Steam Wallet balances to $2000.
Why am I locked out of my Steam account? ›If your account has been locked, please login to your Steam account and click on the red Steam alert banner for more information and for the length of the restriction. The block may be related but is not limited to: The use of graphic or otherwise inappropriate avatars, screenshots, artwork etc. Spamming the community.
How do I get rid of 7 day restrictions on Steam? ›In order to remove this restriction, you must have spent $5 on Steam. The only way of using it without a purchase would be by adding $5 to your account (you don't necessarily have to spend it), or by activating a Steam gift card. After 7 days you'll be able to use the Steam market normally.
