Steam won't let me start a chat

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Rune Apr 17, 2015 @ 1:38pm

I've bought Fallout New Vegas and the Classic collection, so being a limited user shouldn't be a problem. When I try to invite a friend to or join a group chat it pops up saying "Steam Community - Invite To Chat - Your account does not meet the requirements to use this feature."

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jake Apr 18, 2015 @ 5:45am

I'm having the same problem, Steam would let me add friends at first, but then I suddenly became a limited user. I have bought stuff on the store, if you were wondering.

TirithRR Apr 18, 2015 @ 5:46am

With the recent changes to the Limited User system, there may be bugs (that will be corrected) or time delays in the system.

When you say you have bought stuff on the store, how much, and what have you bought?

Tev Apr 18, 2015 @ 5:48am

OP, you're not limited.

Does this issue happen with all the friends you've got; or just one?

Originally posted by jake800mc:
I'm having the same problem, Steam would let me add friends at first, but then I suddenly became a limited user. I have bought stuff on the store, if you were wondering.

On the other hand, you are limited.

http://steamcommunity.com/id/jake800mc/?xml=1

How do I gain access to these features?

You will need to spend at least $5.00 USD within the Steam store. Some examples of purchases that grant access to these features are:

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
Adding a Steam Wallet card to your Steam account
Purchasing a Steam gift that is equal to $5 USD or more from the Steam store (Receiving a Steam gift from a friend doesn't count)

Each Steam purchase total will be tracked in USD. If your Steam store's currency isn't in USD, it will be tracked and converted to USD automatically using daily exchange rates.

More info here: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3330-IAGK-7663

jake Apr 18, 2015 @ 5:48am

I bought Terraria and Portal just 2 days ago... :S

Tev Apr 18, 2015 @ 5:50am

How much were they; did you buy them from http://store.steampowered.com ?

If you don't remember, see https://store.steampowered.com/account/store_transactions

jake Apr 18, 2015 @ 5:51am

I bought 2 items from the Steam store, and they were Terraria and Portal adding up to $20.

Tev Apr 18, 2015 @ 5:53am

In that case, it's probably what TirithRR said.

Originally posted by TirithRR:
With the recent changes to the Limited User system, there may be bugs (that will be corrected) or time delays in the system.

17HpForLife Apr 18, 2015 @ 5:53am

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jake Apr 18, 2015 @ 5:55am

Ok, Phew, that scared me that I literally JUST bought something and it wont let me do anything :D Thanks!

Kunu Márió (Official) Apr 18, 2015 @ 5:55am

LOL

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TirithRR Apr 18, 2015 @ 6:00am

Originally posted by jake800mc:
Ok, Phew, that scared me that I literally JUST bought something and it wont let me do anything :D Thanks!

Yesterday one user reported it taking a half an hour to update him to a non-limited user.

I'd imagine the new system that is checking prices and amount spent on your account, it may be doing periodic checks rather than constant monitoring.

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