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Friend Requests

Friend requests, overlap signals and safer decisions around unknown Steam profiles.

Friend RequestsTrading SafetyPrivacy & Visibility

Got a Steam friend request from a stranger — is it safe?

Random Steam friend request from someone you do not know? Learn why strangers add you, how to check the profile before accepting, and the red flags that signal a scam.

Privacy & VisibilityTrust & RiskFriend Requests

Steam profile privacy: what others can see (and how to hide it)

What can people see on your Steam profile? Learn which parts you can make private, how to hide your playtime, friends or inventory, and what always stays visible.