To update your Steam client to the Steam Families beta, you need to change your beta participation setting within the Steam client's preferences.
Here's a simple guide on how to do it:
Steps to Join the Steam Families Beta
Updating your Steam client to participate in the Steam Families beta is a quick process done through your client settings. Follow these steps:
- Open Steam Settings: Launch your Steam client and navigate to the
Settings
menu. - Go to Interface: In the Settings window, find and click on the
Interface
tab. - Access Beta Participation: From the settings, click on the Interface tab and open the drop-down menu under the 'Client Beta Participation', where you can select an option for the Steam Families Beta.
- Select Steam Families Beta: In the dropdown menu under
Client Beta Participation
, choose theSteam Families Beta
option. - Confirm and Restart: After selecting the beta option, you may be prompted to restart your Steam client for the changes to take effect. Confirm and let the client update.
After selecting the Steam Families Beta option, your client will update, and you can now join or make a Steam Family.
By following these steps, your Steam client will download and install the necessary update to enable the Steam Families beta features.
Important Note: Beta programs are test versions and may sometimes have bugs or unexpected behavior.