Please note that audio will be filtered down to regular stereo when we transcode the videos. [subsection]Advanced Settings[/subsection] The Advanced Settings can be used if you have trailers in multiple languages or need to restrict them to certain countries. You will not need to use the Advanced Settings if your trailer is visible to all countries and languages. You can set the language that specific trailers will show to customers that have their settings set to that language. …

Returns false if passed an invalid poll group handle. [subsection=SetConnectionPollGroup]SetConnectionPollGroup[/subsection] [code=cpp]bool SetConnectionPollGroup( HSteamNetConnection hConn, HSteamNetPollGroup hPollGroup );[/code] Assign a connection to a poll group. …

Try again with a buffer of at least N bytes. [/list] [subsection=SetConnectionUserData]SetConnectionUserData[/subsection] [code=cpp]bool SetConnectionUserData( HSteamNetConnection hPeer, int64 nUserData );[/code] Set connection user data. …

It is up to the publisher/developer to decide if they want to participate in the program and they are responsible for setting the commercial price. [*][h4]Does the Café Program work for schools and universities?[/h4] Yes. We designed the Café Program to be as flexible as possible. …

[/h4] We will have no limit on the number of PCs that the pool of commercial game licenses can be used across so as long they are all on the same network where the authorized Café Server is located. [*][h4]How do I set up the Steam PC Café Server and enable content cache?[/h4] Instructions on how to set up the server and frequently asked questions around it can be found [url=https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/sitelicense/licensees/gettingstarted/licensemodelpc]here[/url]. [*][h4]How can I add my VAT ID to my license agreement?…

[subsection=PlayPrevious]PlayPrevious[/subsection] [code=cpp]void PlayPrevious();[/code] Have the Steam Music player play the previous song. [subsection=SetVolume]SetVolume[/subsection] [code=cpp]void SetVolume( float flVolume );[/code] [table] [tr][th]Name[/th][th]Type[/th][th]Description[/th][/tr] [tr][td][b]flVolume[/b][/td][td]float[/td][td]The volume percentage to set from [b]0.0[/b] to [b]1.0[/b].[/td][/tr] [/table] Sets the volume of the Steam Music player. [section=callbacks]Callbacks[/section] These are callbacks which can be fired by calling [api]steam_api::SteamAPI_RunCallbacks[/api]. …

You can also set the distance from the specified corner by using [api]ISteamUtils::SetOverlayNotificationInset[/api]. This position is per-game and is reset each launch. [subsection=SetVRHeadsetStreamingEnabled]SetVRHeadsetStreamingEnabled[/subsection] [code=cpp]void SetVRHeadsetStreamingEnabled( bool bEnabled );[/code] [table] [tr][th]Name[/th][th]Type[/th][th]Description[/th][/tr] [tr][td][b]bEnabled[/b][/td][td]bool[/td][td]Turns VR HMD Streaming on ([b]true[/b]) or off ([b]false[/b]).…

This name is used within the Steam store, including search results. [*][b]Steamworks Info[/b] - On the "General Application Settings" tab under Steamworks Settings. This name is used within the Steam library and the Steam Community. [*][b]Package Info[/b] - Each store package that sells your game. …

issueid=901]reach out to us in advance[/url] and let us know the game you are changing along with the names you wish to have it set to. …

Each playtime generator grant will be tracked separately if any of the drop settings are specified ('drop_interval', 'use_drop_window', 'drop_window', 'drop_max_per_window' ). In other words, if the itemdef does [b]NOT[/b] any drop settings, then it shares drops with all other playtime generators without drop settings and they are all limited by the application's drop interval. …

Alternatively it can be used to prevent any future drops of a deprecated item if the value is set to zero. We will only acknowledge this setting if the [code-inline]use_drop_limit[/code-inline] is assigned to "true". …

[/td][/tr] [tr][td][b]appid[/b][/td][td]uint32[/td][td]✔[/td][td]The app to use the account for[/td][/tr] [tr][td][b]memo[/b][/td][td]string[/td][td]✔[/td][td]The memo to set on the new account[/td][/tr] [/table] Creates a persistent game server account [section=SetMemo]SetMemo[/section] [code=http]POST https://api.steampowered.com/IGameServersService/SetMemo/v1/[/code] [table] [tr][th]Name[/th][th]Type[/th][th]Required[/th][th]Description[/th][/tr] [tr][td][b]key[/b][/td][td]string[/td][td]✔[/td][td]Steamworks Web API user authentication key.[/td][/tr] [tr][td][b]steamid[/b][/td][td]uint64[/td][td]✔[/td][td]The SteamID of the game server to set the memo on[/td][/tr] [tr][td][b]memo[/b][/td][td]string[/td][td]✔[/td][td]The memo to set on the new account[/td][/tr] [/table] This method changes the memo associated with the game server account. …

Those methods will be used to confirm setting a build live for a released app. Additionally, if the Steam account has any security changes (email, phone number, etc), then you will need to wait 3 days before you can set a build live for a released app. …

"[/h4] Resolution: Go to [b]Internet Options[/b]->[b]Connections[/b]->[b]Lan Settings[/b] and check [b]Automatically detect settings[/b]. [h4]Running the app build results in the following error: "ERROR! Failed 'DepotBuild for scriptname.vdf' - status = 6.…

[subsection=SetGamePhaseID]SetGamePhaseID[/subsection] [code=cpp] void SetGamePhaseID( const char *pchPhaseID) ;[/code] [table] [tr][th]Name[/th][th]Type[/th][th]Description[/th][/tr] [tr][td][b]pchPhaseID[/b][/td][td]const char *[/td][td]A game-provided persistent ID for a game phase. …

Attributes can be set as many times as the game likes with SetGamePhaseAttribute, and only the last value will be shown to the user. [subsection=SetTimelineGameMode]SetTimelineGameMode[/subsection] [code=cpp]void SetTimelineGameMode( ETimelineGameMode eMode );[/code] [table] [tr][th]Name[/th][th]Type[/th][th]Description[/th][/tr] [tr][td][b]eMode[/b][/td][td][apitype]ISteamTimeline::ETimelineGameMode[/apitype][/td][td]The mode that the game is in.…

[list] [*]Make sure your Steam Deck/Machine is connected to the network, and all updates have been applied ([b]Settings > System[/b]) [*][b]On your Steam Deck/Machine[/b]: Go to Settings > System, and select [b]Enable Developer Mode[/b] under the System Settings section. Then in Settings > Developer, select [b]Pair new host [/b]under the Development Kit section [*][b]On your Dev PC:[/b] In the Devkit tool, look for your Steam Deck/Machine. …

[/td][/tr] [tr][td][b]appid[/b][/td][td]uint32[/td][td]✔[/td][td]AppID of game[/td][/tr] [tr][td][b]starttime[/b][/td][td]uint32[/td][td][/td][td]Start time, set as a Unix timestamp[/td][/tr] [tr][td][b]endtime[/b][/td][td]uint32[/td][td][/td][td]End time, set as a Unix timestamp[/td][/tr] [tr][td][b]continue_token[/b][/td][td]string[/td][td][/td][td]Pagination token from the previous response. …

[/td][/tr] [tr][td][b]steamid[/b][/td][td]uint64[/td][td]*[/td][td]SteamID of the account that will confirm the build change. This parameter is required if betakey is set to public and the app is released[/td][/tr] [tr][td][b]description[/b][/td][td]string[/td][td][/td][td]optional description for this build[/td][/tr] [/table] The steamID is required when an app is released and the betakey is set to public. …

[introblock=LIvestream_2.gif] [h5]In Brief[/h5]Set up a livestream to appear on your game's store page, developer homepage or special sale landing page. [h5]Level of integration[/h5]Basic streaming of your gameplay through Steam is built in. …

[/introblock] [subsection]Table of contents[/subsection] [table] [tr][td]Live Streaming[/td][td]This page[/td][/tr] [tr][td][doclink=store/broadcast/setting_up]Setting Up A Stream[/doclink][/td][td]Requirements, setup, and configuration[/td][/tr] [tr][td][doclink=store/broadcast/demo]Streaming Demos[/doclink][/td][td]Livestreaming a game demo to your store page[/td][/tr] [tr][td][doclink=store/broadcast/stats]Stats & Reporting[/doclink][/td][td]Viewership stats from your past streams[/td][/tr] [tr][td][doclink=store/broadcast/faq]FAQ[/doclink][/td][td]Frequently Asked Questions on Steam broadcast[/td][/tr] [/table] [section]Broadcasting on Steam[/section] Steam offers a feature that allows content to be streamed to Steam client and the web store. …

[/list] [/list] [subsection]Getting Started[/subsection] You can get started right away by setting up your curated Workshop page, adding a simple form within your game, and posting guidelines and style guide information for potential item creators. …

There are two parts to this: [olist] [*] Beta of your game (via Steam) - The first step is to create an updated build of your game and set it as a beta in Steam. This enables Steam to deliver a separate version of your game that customers have to opt in to and can be optionally password protected. [*] Beta of your Workshop (via Group) - You can set up a group in the Steam Community and use membership in that group to gate access to the Steam Workshop. …

[/td][/tr] [tr=k_cbMaxGameServerGameDir][td][b]k_cbMaxGameServerGameDir[/b][/td][td]int[/td][td]32[/td][td]The maximum size (in UTF-8 bytes, including the null terminator) supported for the game server mod dir which is set with [api]ISteamGameServer::SetModDir[/api].[/td][/tr] [tr=k_cbMaxGameServerMapName][td][b]k_cbMaxGameServerMapName[/b][/td][td]int[/td][td]32[/td][td]The maximum size (in UTF-8 bytes, including the null terminator) supported for game server map names which is set with [api]ISteamGameServer::SetMapName[/api].[/td][/tr] [tr=k_cbMaxGameServerName][td][b]k_cbMaxGameServerName[/b][/td][td]int[/td][td]64[/td][td]The maximum size (in UTF-8 bytes, including the null terminator) supported for game server names which is set with [api]ISteamGameServer::SetServerName[/api].[/td][/tr] [tr=k_cbMaxGameServerTags][td][b]k_cbMaxGameServerTags[/b][/td][td]int[/td][td]128[/td][td]The maximum size (in UTF-8 bytes, including the null terminator) supported for game server tags which is set with [api]ISteamGameServer::SetGameTags[/api].…

We generally suggest launch discounts around 10% to 15%, should you chose to set one. There is a limit of 40%. Launch Discounts are optional and are configured near your release date setting on your app landing page. …

See [doclink=/store/pricing]Pricing[/doclink] for more details and best practices on setting base prices. [subsection]30-Day Discount Cooldown[/subsection] A product cannot be discounted within 30 days of another discount. …

[introblock=ComingSoon2.gif] [h5]In Brief[/h5]Set up a page with information about your game to start building an audience and giving players a place to learn more and add to their wishlist. [h5]Level of integration[/h5]You'll need a set of branding images, written description, and ideally a gameplay trailer. [/introblock] [section]Overview[/section] You can put up a Coming Soon page for your product well in advance of your release date. …

[/td][/tr] [tr][td][b]actionSetHandle[/b][/td][td][apitype]ISteamInput::InputActionSetHandle_t[/apitype][/td][td]The handle of the action set you want to activate.…

[/td][/tr] [tr][td][b]actionSetLayerHandle[/b][/td][td][apitype]ISteamInput::InputActionSetHandle_t[/apitype][/td][td]The handle of the action set layer you want to activate.…

[section=Functions]Functions[/section] These are global functions which do not require an interface to set up. You can read more about these functions in [doclink=sdk/api#steam_game_servers]Steamworks API Overview - Steam Game Servers[/doclink].…

[/td][/tr] [/table] Initializes the ISteamGameServer interface object, and set server properties which may not be changed. After calling this function, you should set any additional server parameters, and then call [api]ISteamGameServer::LogOnAnonymous[/api] or [api]ISteamGameServer::LogOn[/api]. …

From September 2026 onwards, Steam will require you to create this branch manually first (if it doesn't already exist for your app), and will require it to be password-protected. [section]Setting Up Local Content Server[/section] First choose a simple, but high performance web server that only needs to serve static files. …

Find your local build in the list of current builds and select Local from the dropdown next to the desired local build, then click 'Preview Change'. [docimg=setLCSLive.png]setLCSLive.png[/docimg] [section]Configuring Steam Client To Use Your Local Content Server[/section] For the Steam client to know where to look for your game, you'll need to create a file, [code-inline]steam_dev.cfg[/code-inline] in the same directory that contains steam.exe. …