Why I can't change my Steam store country?

In most cases, you can't change your Steam country because your billing information isn't in line with your new location. If you decide to change a region, you should provide a payment method from that new region or get a gift card for that country and purchase the game you want at a cheaper price.

Why is Steam not letting me change country?

Yes, you can change the Steam location with a VPN.

If this doesn't work for you, it's possible that the country of your IP address and billing address don't match. To get around this issue, use a VPN to change your IP address to your chosen country.

How do I change my country on Steam?

Launch the CyberGhost app for Windows, macOS, or Linux and connect to a server in the country you want to switch to. Open Steam Store then add a game to your cart and select your new country from there. Steam will only set your location once you've updated your billing details and made a purchase in your new currency.

Why is Steam region locked?

From Steams point of view, region locking accomplishes 3 things: decouples regional game prices from the dollar, stabilizes local pricing, and allows games to be priced at more affordable prices in different regions.

Is the Steam store region locked?

Do products I purchase on my Steam account have any region restrictions? In most cases, there are no region restrictions on products purchased directly from the Steam store. However, products purchased as gifts may have region restrictions. Please see the gifts section for more information.

How to Change Steam Region Complete Tutorial

How do I change my Steam country without VPN?

Changing the region on Steam is rather simple. You don't need to use a VPN or any other tool to virtually change your current location. Instead, you change region manually and by entering a new billing address when you purchase something on Steam. Open the Steam store and choose the product you'd like to buy.

Can Steam ban you for using a VPN?

As for the VAC ban concerns, no, you won't get VAC banned for just being behind a VPN, although you are risking a permanent ban on your entire Steam account, so there's that.

How do I create a US Steam account?

Using the Steam website: Go to the following website: https://store.steampowered.com/login/ Click on "Join Steam" Follow the prompts to create your account.

How long does Steam region lock last?

BUT, after being 90 days in your library a game loses all region restrictions and will download, install and play anywhere in the world. But for that you have to activate the game first when you are in that specifc country.

How to bypass Steam region lock?

You can also manually contact Steam Support to change your shop country. Download a reliable VPN for Steam. Then, connect to a VPN server in a region where the content you want is available. ExpressVPN has the fastest and most secure worldwide servers for gaming.

Can I buy Steam games from another country?

Steam recently updated its store country policy, and you can no longer select your region manually in your account settings. Instead, you can only change your Steam region while making a purchase using a payment method from that country. Download a VPN.

What is the cheapest Steam region?

The cost of Steam games varies by the nation due to exchange rates and other variables, with Argentina typically having the lowest prices due to its weak currency.

Is Steam ban permanent?

Many games on Steam utilize the Valve Anti-Cheat System (VAC) or third party anti-cheat technology that can result in cheaters being banned from secure servers for multi-player games. VAC bans are permanent and cannot be removed from an account.

Is a game ban on Steam permanent?

Regardless of who was using the account at the time the ban was issued, game bans are permanent and are not removed.

How do I buy Steam games for friends in a different region?

There is no option to send money to the wallet of your friend directly. What you can do however, is buy a Steam gift card and send that code to your buddy so he can activate it.

Can I use VPN to buy Steam games?

Steam's terms of use strictly forbids using IP proxying or other methods to disguise your physical location.

Where is my Steam ID USA?

To view your Steam ID: Select your Steam username. Locate the URL field beneath the Community header. Your Steam ID is the number at the end of the URL.

What is Steam USA?

Steam is a video game digital distribution service and storefront by Valve.

Why do gamers use VPN?

Privacy and security are surely issues, but VPNs can benefit gamers, specifically. For instance, you can potentially spoof your location and access servers in other countries. VPNs may also make it more difficult for rivals to use distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks to knock players offline.

What VPN works on Steam?

ExpressVPN is the fastest and most secure VPN out of the several VPN services we tested with Steam. NordVPN, Surfshark, PIA and VyprVPN are all excellent alternatives that will save you a bit of money but still get you reasonable performance if you want to access Steam content.

Is banning VPNs illegal?

If you're in the U.S., VPNs are legal, so no, you can't get into trouble for using them. However, if you're in a country that bans VPNs, like China, then yes, you can get into trouble for using them.

How do I disable Steam VPN?

What can Steam ban you for?

Can Steam ban you from refunding games?

Refunds are designed to remove the risk from purchasing titles on Steam—not as a way to get free games. If it appears to us that you are abusing refunds, we may stop offering them to you.

Do game bans expire?

The duration of the game ban is determined by the developer. Only permanent game bans are displayed on the user's profile. Temporary game bans, or suspensions, are not displayed.