Redeem Steam Keys - Here's how

If you want to redeem one or more Steam Keys, we will show you how to do this in this article.

Redeem the key in the Steam client

To be able to redeem a key on Steam, you first need a user account with the gaming platform. You can set this up on the official website. Then you can activate the key via the Steam client:

1. After starting the software, click on "+ Add game ..." at the bottom left of the program window and select "Activate a product on Steam ...".
2. Now click on "Next" in the new window. Then click "I Agree" to confirm the Steam subscription agreement.
3. In the Product Key field, enter the key of the game you want to activate. You can also paste the key using copy & paste. Then click Next". The game will then be added to your Steam account.

Activate the Steam key in the browser

Alternatively, it is also possible to activate keys directly in the browser without having to have the Steam client installed on the system. This is not only possible on PCs, but also on smartphones or tablets:

1. Open the Steam activation page in your web browser.
2. If necessary, log in with your Steam account name and password.
3. Enter the key you want to activate in the "Product key" field. Click on "Next".
4. The key is now activated and the game is added to the account. In order to download it afterwards, the Steam client is still required.

Tip: Read on the next page what you can do when Steam is offline.