Product key activation on Steam
Via Steam Client:
- Launch Steam: Open the Steam client on your computer. If you don’t have Steam installed, you can download it from the official Steam website (store.steampowered.com) and install it.
- Sign In to Your Account: Log in to your Steam account. If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to create one.
- Access the “Games” Menu: Click on the “Games” menu at the top left corner of the Steam client, then select “Activate a Product on Steam…”
- Enter the Product Key: A new window will open. Enter the product key into the provided field. The product key is usually a combination of letters and numbers.
- Redeem the Key: After entering the product key, click on “Next” and then “Finish” to proceed. Steam will then verify the key and activate the associated product.
- Download and Install: If the product key is for a game, it will be added to your Steam library. You can then download and install the game through the Steam client.
Via Steam Website:
- Visit Steam Website: Go to the official Steam website (store.steampowered.com) using your web browser.
- Sign In to Your Account: Log in to your Steam account or create a new account if you don’t have one.
- Access the “Games” Menu: Click on your username at the top right corner of the Steam website, then select “Activate a Product on Steam…”
- Enter the Product Key: Enter the product key into the provided field on the activation page.
- Redeem the Key: After entering the product key, click on “Next” and then “Finish” to proceed. Steam will then verify the key and activate the associated product.
- Download and Install: If the product key is for a game, it will be added to your Steam library. You can then download and install the game through the Steam client.