- How to change region on Steam?
With Valve tightening its location restrictions,
users are left wondering how to access their selection
of worldwide games.
Today I'll show you how to change Steam region
with a VPN so you can fix that problem
and even access prices otherwise out of reach.
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But before I get started,
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Similar to popular streaming platforms,
Steam also offers games
that are only available in certain regions.
As you can see, the prices
and game options change with each country,
and the only way to unlock it is to change the location
with a Steam VPN.
Before I show you how to change Steam region,
know that even with a VPNm
there are a few caveats to keep in mind.
Firstly, Steam only allows you to change your region
or currency once every three months.
This also means that you'll only be allowed
to use a payment option from the country you've switched to.
So before committing to a new location,
it's best to top up your Steam wallet, and of course,
make sure that you have enough money
in there to last the entire three months.
The next important factor when switching Steam locations
is you'll need an address
and a zip code of the country you're switching to.
My advice is to use a random address generator,
which can easily be found online,
or if you happen to know someone abroad,
using their address would also work.
Remember, Steam's terms and service does not allow the use
of VPN in order to protect your privacy and identity.
However, they strictly prohibit using one just
to access cheaper prices.
Doing this puts you at risk of having your account suspended
so it's best to not take advantage of their system.
One final factor to keep in mind.
Switching your Steam location
could potentially affect any multi-player games.
It's best to check with your friends beforehand
to make sure you'll still be able to participate even
after a location change.
Not all VPNs are suitable for such activities.
Some don't have enough server pools or reliable performance.
If you wanna know how to change region on Steam,
my two tried and tested picks are NordVPN and Surfshark.
They offer servers in the countries I need
for optimal Steam access, like Turkey and Argentina.
Plus, through all my testing,
they've always proven themselves reliable.
NordVPN and Surfshark uses RAM-only servers,
which means all my personal information
is wiped every time the server is turned on or off.
Plus, they've both been recently audited
and all tests came back with positive reviews.
Their no-logs policy is a must-have for me
as it ensures that none
of my personal activity is being stored in their system.
Some VPN providers
without a no-logs policy will store users' data
so they can sell it to a third party
for things like targeted advertising or malicious use.
Whether you go with NordVPN
or Surfshark to improve your Steam experience,
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Okay, so figuring out
how to change Steam region is pretty straightforward.
First, you'll wanna download NordVPN.
Then launch it just like this.
Next, head on over
to the list of servers and choose a country.
A lot of Steam users often ask
how to change Steam region to Turkey.
So today I'm going to try out a Turkey server.
After you've done that, jump over to Steam
and open up the store with this button here.
You'll see all these game options on the screen.
Now just choose one and add it to your shopping cart.
Don't worry though, you don't actually need to buy it.
This is just a necessary step
in order to make Steam change region.
Now, over here in the upper right corner,
you'll see a country list.
Click on the country of choice
and select it one more time in this pop-up window too.
So if I hand over to the checkout,
I can see that the game price has changed according
to the country I selected.
Now the final step in this process
is to make sure my billing address matches
that specific country.
And just a bonus tip,
if you're wondering how to play Steam games early,
you can follow these same steps I just explained.
Simply switch your server
to a country that already has access to the game,
and you're done.
As straightforward it is to change Steam region,
I do have a few troubleshooting tips that will help you
if in case there are any hiccups.
Switching the server.
The thing is if a server is down
or has already been blacklisted, the best way to fix it
is by switching the server altogether.
This is the part
of the process you'll have to be the most patient with
as not all locations will work.
Check for IP and DNS leaks.
Unfortunately, these leaks
can often disclose your actual location.
Not all VPNs come equipped
with a kill switch to protect against this,
which is why choosing a high-quality provider is crucial.
Both NordVPN and Surfshark let me quickly check
for any DNS leaks
by using the scanning feature on their homepage.
My next troubleshooting tip
is to turn off your anti-malware software.
This software could be interfering with your VPN,
so try turning it off for a short period
of time and see if they refresh fixes the problem.
Now, if you try all of the steps above
and still have no luck, try contacting customer support.
While they won't be able to show you
how to change Steam region,
their 24/7 customer support includes email and live chat
so they can guide you through any VPN-related questions.
At the end of the day,
figuring out how to change Steam location
can give you access
to lots of worldwide gaming options.
Just make sure you use a reliable VPN
and only change your location every three months
at the most.
Having your account suspended would be a huge bummer.
So it's best to use these features responsibly.
Make sure to like and subscribe if this video was helpful
and I'll be back with more gaming VPN content next time.
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