Has anyone had issues using PIA with Steam (e.g. receiving a ban/suspension?)

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Topic. I’m a long time PIA user, but I’ve always been nervous to have it running while Steam is. Considering how often I use both PIA and Steam, it would be much easier on my end if I could just leave them both running. I’m not interested in using PIA to manipulate Steam’s regional pricing, and I’d have no problem closing PIA prior to making any purchases. Has anyone ever received a Steam ban or suspension for using PIA? Thanks in advance.

Edit: I tried reaching out to Steam Support directly, and they refuse to give a definitive response. I don’t get it. Perhaps they want to retain the option to take action in the future.

Me: I’m not satisfied with the information found in the Steam Subscriber Agreement concerning the usage of VPN’s, and I don’t want to jeopardize my account. Are Steam users allowed to use VPN’s while Steam is running (assuming no purchases are made and/or attempted)?

Support: Steam Support does not offer any information or support for VPN/proxy issues. However, we do advise that you disable or remove it from your computer. Such software is known to cause issues with purchasing through the Steam Store and connecting to the Steam network or game servers.

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Never had an issue, I don’t use it for price manipulation though. In general stick to local servers and I can’t see why they would care. People share IPs all the time. It’s not like you are trying to hide who you are, it’s a service you must login to.

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Use Split Tunnel to add executables that can bypass the VPN. Add Steam and other gaming executables.

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I use PIA daily without issue.

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I never had an issue, if it is on while gaming pings are a bit higher.

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I’ve never had an issue, used it with steam open. I don’t think I’ve ever bought games with it on, though. playing games was fine.

I think it’s against ToS so don’t use it when purchasing to prevent any potential issues.

But they also mention VPN use for ip protection here: Steam Support :: Peer-to-Peer Networking and Sharing Your IP Address

I am curious what how that person connected it to a community ban though.

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Yes, I got a community ban

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A few months ago I was connected to Ontario Canada (from Dallas, TX) and it wouldn’t let me login to Steam. I turned off PIA and Steam still wouldn’t let me connect for ~10 minutes. This has happened a few times since.

Have you ever experienced anything like this? Thanks for the response, mate.

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That’s a good find. I scrolled through the ToS and couldn’t find anything concrete. Support also won’t give a definitive answer.

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What’s a community ban? I’m only familiar with VAC bans and account bans.

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Not at all. I’ve connected, disconnected, changed servers and not even an expired login has happened.

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“Your profile is being forced private due to an active Community Ban on your account”.