Windows 11 · Windows
Gift an Eligible Game on Steam
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Answer
Buy the game as a gift, select an eligible Steam friend, add a message, and review regional, price, friendship, and inventory restrictions before payment.
Check gift eligibility
Not every product, bundle, region, or price difference can be gifted; Steam shows restrictions before checkout.
Choose Purchase as a gift
From the cart, select the gift option and choose an eligible friend from Steam's recipient list.
Review delivery details
Confirm the exact edition, recipient account, region, delivery timing, message, and payment method.
Understand refunds and acceptance
Steam's current gift and refund rules apply; never send keys or payments through an unrelated marketplace to bypass restrictions.
Video walkthrough
If it does not work
- If the issue continues, record the exact error and compare it with the linked Steam Support guidance before resetting, reinstalling, changing permissions, or deleting data.
Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: Windows.
Follow the linked first-party guidance if labels differ after a platform or app update.