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The content of this page is moderated by both Steam Support and the Steam user community - any links to outside sites should be treated with caution.

Steam Support will not request your Steam account password for any reason, nor will you ever be asked to enter your Steam account password into a website form.

Steam is a broadband business platform for direct software delivery and content management. At its core, Steam is a distributed file system and a shared set of technology components that can be implemented within any software application.

With Steam, developers are given integrated tools for direct content publishing, flexible billing, ensured version control, anti-cheating, anti-piracy, and more.

Steam consumers enjoy the benefit of starting their favorite applications within minutes of confirming their purchase. They can access their applications from any PC. They are no longer challenged to find the latest updates for these applications. And they no longer need to wonder if their device drivers are compatible with the latest software.

The Steam SDK also includes an integrated set of communications tools and Valve’s Graphic User Interface (V-GUI), which provide built-in support for a variety of services such as instant messaging, configuration, and server browsing.

For more info, or to just shoot us a question, contact biz@steampowered.com and we'll get back to you ASAP.

For Information about Half-Life 1, the HL1 SDK and Hammer Editor and tutorials and map making assistance please visit the Valve ERC Collective.

 
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