Why is my Steam account limited?

Steam Support :: Limited User Accounts. Steam prevents some accounts from accessing certain community and social features that are commonly used for spamming, phishing, and other abuse.

Why is my Steam account still restricted?

Community Bans are issued to an account when the account is used in ways that violate Steam's Community Guidelines excessively. Most Community Bans will expire, but extended or even permanent bans may be issued if the prohibited activity continues or if the moderation team finds the activity egregious.

How do I unlimit my Steam account?

1) Add $5 or more to the Steam Wallet (equivalent in other currencies) either directly, or by using a Steam Wallet card. 2) Purchase a game on Steam for $5 or more. 3) Purchase a gift on Steam that has a value of at least $5. Receiving gifts does not count.

What is the difference between limited and unlimited Steam accounts?

A limited account is a user who is new to Steam, or has not done what is necessary in order to become an unlimited account. These users exist to help stop spammers, hackers, etc.

What is a limited account?

LIMITED ACCOUNTS means Accrued Liabilities, Cancellation and Service Credit Obligations, and Prepaid Accounts.

Steam Limited User Accounts

Why do I have to spend $5 on Steam?

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.

How do I make my Steam account not limited for free?

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

Is it against the rules to have 2 Steam 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.

What is the most expensive banned Steam account?

One of the richest CSGO accounts in the world, with nearly $5 million worth of skins, has been banned from Steam. 'Seacat' received a game ban on September 15, limiting their access to the platform and potentially locking away their skins forever.

What is the daily limit on Steam?

Within any twenty-four (24) hour period, the total amount stored in your Steam Wallet plus the total amount spent out of your Steam Wallet, in the aggregate, may not exceed US$2,000 or its equivalent in your applicable local currency -- attempted deposits into your Steam Wallet that exceed this threshold may not be ...

Can Steam ban you for sharing account?

Your Family Sharing privileges may be revoked and your account may also be VAC banned if a borrower cheats or commits fraud. In addition, not all VAC protected games are shareable. We recommend you only authorize familiar Steam Accounts and familiar computers you know to be secure.

How to bypass Steam login cooldown?

The easiest and most direct troubleshooting method is to wait patiently. Many users reported that the Steam there have been too many login failures message disappears 30 minutes later. To do so, you need to turn off Steam completely and wait for at least 30 minutes, and then try logging in to Steam again.

How do I know if I'm banned on Steam?

VacList allows you to view and track Steam accounts and their ban status. You can search for accounts by either their SteamID, community URL, or vanity name. Logging in through Steam allows you to track accounts and view their ban status over time.

Is it legal to sell a Steam account?

Can I buy or sell my Steam account? Steam accounts cannot be bought or sold. An account is for the personal use of its creator only.

How many Steam accounts exist?

Steam has 120 million monthly active users (MAUs). Steam's active user base has grown by 26.31% over the past year, adding 25 million new monthly active users in 2020. The number of monthly active players on Steam has increased 1.79x since 2017.

What is a limited user account Steam?

Limited user accounts are prevented from accessing several features on Steam, including but not limited to: Adding friends (limited accounts can still create quick invite codes) Voting on Steam Reviews and Workshop items. Participating in the Steam Market.

Can 2 people use the same Steam account and play at the same time?

Can two users share a library and both play at the same time? No, a shared library may only be accessed by one user at a time.

Can you get banned for making multiple Steam accounts?

No, they won't.

Their steam account will not get banned if they have multiple accounts.

What happens if 2 people play on the same Steam account?

If multiple users attempt to log in and play simultaneously with one Steam account, the user who logged in first will eventually receive an "Invalid Steam UserID Ticket" error message and be forced to log back in to continue playing. If the first user logs back in, the second user will receive this error message.

How do I unlock my Steam account for $5?

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.

How do I add friends on Steam without paying $5?

Why is my Steam account level 0?

Anyone who is not a limited user will earn a Steam level based on their account's current badges and games. You must create your Steam Community profile to view your Steam level. Limited users do not qualify for Steam levels and will remain at level 0.

Does Steam give $100 refund?

You will be issued a full refund of your purchase within a week of approval. You will receive the refund in Steam Wallet funds or through the same payment method you used to make the purchase.