Steam – Activation using a product key:
Required Information:
- Installed Steam client (downloadable from the official Steam website).
- An active Steam account (logged into the client).
- The product key for Steam (CD key) that you obtained after purchase.
Activation Steps:
- Copy your purchased Steam key from the platform where you obtained it (e.g., from an email or the retailer's website).
- Launch the Steam client and log in to your Steam account.
- Click the “ADD A GAME” button (bottom left in the client) and select “Activate a product on Steam.”
- When the Product Activation window appears, paste (Ctrl+V) your Steam key into the code field.
- Confirm the activation by clicking “Next,” then finish by clicking “OK.”
- That's it – your product is now activated. The game should appear in your Steam Library, and you can proceed to download/install it.
Important Notices:
- Ensure that your key is not region-restricted. If it is tied to a specific country or currency, you must activate it on a Steam account that matches that region.
- Each Steam key can only be used once – after activation, it is linked to your account and cannot be reused or transferred to another account.