# Online Family Sharing Systems Steam Introduces the Steam Families Feature for More Sharing Options By Amy Duong | Published 2024-03-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-families-feature References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/18/24105220/steam-families-shared-library-parental-controls)  [Steam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-families) introduces Steam Families features today, which is the latest family-sharing system that rids off the limitations on how many people can access a [gaming library](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcloud-game-library). This streamlines the game-buying process for kids and adds more controls for parents along with sharing options. To obtain this, users must have two different systems: Gamily Sharing and Family View. To try the new function, users need to be in the [beta program](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps5-beta-program) which can be done by going to settings, clicking the interface, then client beta participation, and choosing Steam Family Bera. From there, users can create a family and head to the store page, select the account, go into account details, and family management to follow, and then create a family. Image Credit: Valve ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Enhanced Family Sharing:** An evolution in family-sharing systems that eliminates restrictions on the number of users accessing a gaming library. - **Streamlined Gaming Library Access:** Innovative features that simplify the game-buying process for children through improved sharing options and parental controls. - **Beta Program Involvement:** Utilizing beta programs to experience and provide feedback on new family-sharing functionalities within platforms like Steam. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** Opportunities for the gaming industry to revolutionize family-friendly features and enhance user experience through advanced sharing capabilities. - **Software Development:** Potential for software developers to create more inclusive and streamlined family-sharing systems with improved parental controls and user interfaces. - **Technology:** Innovative solutions within the technology sector to expand family-oriented services with enhanced security and accessibility through beta testing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Family Game-Sharing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-families.md) - [Free Gaming Platform Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-steam-demo-update.md) - [Gameplay-Capturing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-game-recording.md) - [Updated PC Gaming Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-updates.md) - [In-Car Gaming Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-1.md) - [Secure Password Sharing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-service.md) - [Sharable Digital Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-virtual-game-card.md) - [Console Hybrid PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steam-machine.md) - [Enhanced VR Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valve.md)