am i allowed to share my account with friend/cousin

[butthead69]

so they can play my games when im at work or out of town? I have a sri lankin friend and hes so poor that he bathes from a well and he cant have all the games like me, some games i would like him to be able to play and stuff.

[TombRaiser]

You're really not supposed to share account details with anyone. It's a matter of security. If he lives in Sri Lanka, he probably wouldn't be able to play your games anyways because of region restrictions.

[butthead69]

Originally posted by TombRaiser:

You're really not supposed to share account details with anyone. It's a matter of security. If he lives in Sri Lanka, he probably wouldn't be able to play your games anyways because of region restrictions.

most of my games are global but, security is not a problem, i've know this person for almost 10 years and it would be a loss for him since i send him money every few paydays..

[Pheace]

While admirable it sounds like you're promoting unproductive behavior for someone in that kind of situation

[TombRaiser]

Well, it does state in the SSA that you are not allowed to share account information. No one can really stop you from doing what you want to do with your account though. It is your responsibility though, but if you get caught for it Valve may lock your account.

C. Your Account

When you complete Steam’s registration process, you create a Steam account ("Account"). Your Account may also include billing information you provide to Valve for the purchase of Subscriptions, Content and Services and Hardware. You may not reveal, share or otherwise allow others to use your password or Account except as otherwise specifically authorized by Valve. Any use of your Account with your login and/or password is deemed made by you and you are responsible for it and for the security of your computer system. Valve is not responsible for the use of your password and Account or for all of the communication and activity on Steam that results from use of your login name and password. You may not sell or charge others for the right to use your Account, or otherwise transfer your Account, nor may you sell, charge others for the right to use, or transfer any Subscriptions other than if and as expressly permitted by this Agreement (including any Subscription Terms or Rules of Use) or as otherwise specifically permitted by Valve.

[JustLiving]

Originally posted by TombRaiser:

You're really not supposed to share account details with anyone. It's a matter of security. If he lives in Sri Lanka, he probably wouldn't be able to play your games anyways because of region restrictions.

[butthead69]

Originally posted by Pheace:

While admirable it sounds like you're promoting unproductive behavior for someone in that kind of situation

In a country where slave labor exists (pennies a day) please go on with your self, i do it mainly for his mother and so he can have ♥♥♥♥ that we have.

[butthead69]

Originally posted by Iknowwho:

Make him an account and use family sharing.

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3784-QLBM-5731&l=english

But be aware of this:

"Will I be punished for any cheating or fraud conducted by other users while playing my games?

Your Family 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. In addition, VAC-banned games cannot be shared. We recommend you only authorize familiar Steam Accounts and familiar computers you know to be secure. And as always, never give your password to anyone.

Note: If you are VAC banned, you will be unable to share any VAC protected games."

can i make it so he has a different password? to eliminate any chance of my info and login being hijacked from his computer through trjoans etc.. that is the only thing i dont trust :)

[Pheace]

Originally posted by Infidel:

In a country where slave labor exists (pennies a day) please go on with your self, i do it mainly for his mother and so he can have ♥♥♥♥ that we have.

Doesn't matter that it exists, what matters is the situation *he* is in and what *his* opportunities are, neither of which I'm making assumptions on. That's like saying people in Africa are starving every time you don't finish your plate, get a grip.

Originally posted by Infidel:

can i make it so he has a different password? to eliminate any chance of my info and login being hijacked from his computer through trjoans etc.. that is the only thing i dont trust :)

Not possible since you're not supposed to be sharing accounts/account info to begin with. At best you can chance your pass after he/you activates family sharing.

[Pheace]

Originally posted by Iknowwho:

I don't get you. What is wrong if this guy is able to play a game for some time. He needs a computer and internet anyway, so he can't be "starving poor", he has just not enough money to buy many games.

Nowhere did I say he can't do that. And yeah, that did seem contradictory to his 'so poor' statement, but then perhaps water's more precious than computer/internet in Sri Lanka. It's quite unimaginable for me as a European but what do I know.

[butthead69]

Originally posted by Iknowwho:

Originally posted by Pheace:

Doesn't matter that it exists, what matters is the situation *he* is in and what *his* opportunities are, neither of which I'm making assumptions on. That's like saying people in Africa are starving every time you don't finish your plate, get a grip.

I don't get you. What is wrong if this guy is able to play a game for some time. He needs a computer and internet anyway, so he can't be "starving poor", he has just not enough money to buy many games.

incorrect, this isnt about wealth disparity this is about sharing accounts. Thanks now stop making grandiose assumptions on very little information

[wuddih]

Originally posted by Iknowwho:

Please read the link. He will have his own account with his own password, he never needs to know yours if you use a software like Teamviewer to login on his computer the one time it is necessary to do that.

then i would just install a keylogger on my own system, then i know your password when you enter it via teamviewer to enable family share.

[Quint the Alligator Snapper]

OP, why don't you just wait until the games are on sale and buy them again for him?

[Pheace]

ps. If the guy uses some form of internet cafe rather than his own personal computer/internet then this whole family sharing discussion is probably rather moot.Not only would the security risk for activating it be too high, it would only work on that one computer and anyone else using it would be able to play from his account as well, even get it VAC banned if they cheat.

[Blake]

Family share with your friend

[SniperWolfMGS]

Originally posted by Quint the Globular Springtail:

OP, why don't you just wait until the games are on sale and buy them again for him?

The steam summer sale is just around the corner. This is a much better idea then risking your account via family share. Ultimately it is your account and your responsibility. If Valve sees you consistently logging in in two different countries, they can lock your account for a TOS violation. And if you family share and he uses a public computer you open yourself to VAC bans.

My advice is go with Quint's idea and gift him some games when they are on sale. If the guy is so poor he doesn't have in door plumbing, i highly doubt hes going to throw them in back in your face.