Can I install Steam without a credit card?

Question

When I try to install Steam (on Ubuntu 13.04) from the Software Center, it asks for payment details even though it is free.

Can I install it without a credit card ?

I remember having encountered this. I think you can just click on it and ignore it. — don.joey, Apr 27 '13 at 14:20

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 27 '13 at 14:21

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Yes.. Don't know why it says "buy", its a free application..

answered Apr 27 '13 at 14:21

aXept

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At least, I didn't have to use a card. Logged into Ubuntu One I think, thats it.. – aXept Apr 27 '13 at 14:22
Im just sining up to ubuntu one now will see if that helps and post back – Mark Kirby Apr 27 '13 at 14:24
Thanks for that, you must sing into ubuntu one befor installing – Mark Kirby Apr 27 '13 at 14:28
Great! :) Have fun! :D – aXept Apr 27 '13 at 14:30

score 4 · Answer 2 · edited Jul 11 '13 at 23:33

Yes.

While the only option is to click "Buy", you only have to sign into Ubuntu One without paying anything. As you can see, Steam is flagged as a "Free" software.

Once you are logged in, the Software Center will tell you that it's "checking your payment information", but don't worry, it won't charge you for anything. Actually, I don't even have any payment information on my Ubuntu One account.

After that, you'll have to enter your admin password and you'll be good to go.

score 1 · Answer 3 · edited Jul 05 '20 at 10:13

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Go to the Steam website, download the installer, and double-click. You can now get back to software center and install without logging into Ubuntu One.

edited Jul 05 '20 at 10:13

Eliah Kagan

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answered Apr 23 '14 at 18:49

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