What do people see when you gift them on Steam?

What Do People See When You Gift Them on Steam?

Gifting on Steam can be a great way to show appreciation for friends, family, or fellow gamers. However, it’s natural to wonder what the person receiving the gift will see. Will they be able to identify you as the gift-giver, or will your anonymity be preserved? Let’s dive into the details to understand what happens when you gift someone on Steam.

Notification

When someone gifts you a game or gift card on Steam, you will receive a notification in your Steam inbox. This notification will include the gift-giver’s personalized message, if they chose to include one. You will also receive an email notification from Steam, which includes the gift details and the gift-giver’s name (if they chose to share it).

Gift Notification on Steam Client

On the Steam client, you can check your gift notifications in the "Gifts" section under the "Community" tab. This section lists all the gifts you have received, including the gift-giver’s name, the gift they sent, and a brief message if they included one.

What Can the Recipient See?

Now, let’s talk about what the person receiving the gift will see. When someone gifts you a game or gift card, they can:

• View the Gift-giver’s Name: Unless the gift-giver chooses to hide their name, you will be able to see who gifted you the game or gift card.
• See the Gift-giver’s Message: If the gift-giver included a personalized message, you will see it in the notification email and in your Steam inbox.
• Check the Gift Log: The recipient can check the "Gifts" section on their Steam client to see the list of gifts they have received, including the name of the gift-giver.
• Open the Gift: You can open the gift and start playing the game or redeem the gift card.

Settings to Control Visibility

As the gift-giver, you have the option to control the visibility of your name to the recipient. Here are the settings you can use:

• Profile Visibility: You can change your profile visibility to "Public", "Friends Only", or "Private". When you set your profile to "Private", you will not be visible to non-friends, and your gift-giving history will not be visible to them.
• Gift Visibility: You can opt to hide your name from recipients when you gift them. To do this, go to the "Gift Settings" under the "Steam" menu and check the box that says "Hide my gift giver name from the recipient".

Conclusion

When you gift someone on Steam, they will see your name and a personalized message if you chose to include one. You can control the visibility of your name and gift-giving history by adjusting your Steam profile settings. Whether you want to keep your gifting anonymous or publicly acknowledge your gift-giving generosity, Steam provides options to accommodate your preferences.