Hey everyone! I'm trying to figure out how to install and use another instance of Steam on my Windows 11 machine. I'm currently developing a game and need to test the multiplayer features using multiple accounts. Unfortunately, Steam only lets you log into one account per machine. I don't have access to another PC, so I'm looking for solutions to run two Steam accounts on the same system. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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You could also try using Docker if you're familiar with it. But honestly, for testing your game, if you can launch multiple instances of the program without Steam, that might save you a lot of hassle.
You can add accounts directly within the Steam app, but remember you can only access one at a time. Still, it's worth checking if that fits your needs for simple testing!
Have you thought about using a virtual machine (VM)? If you create one, you can install Steam there and log into a different account for testing purposes. It should keep everything separate and allow you to run multiple instances.
Yeah, a VM is probably your best bet. Just make sure your PC has the resources to run one effectively, though!
True, if you just need to run the game itself, focusing on the executable and parameters might be easier than messing with accounts.