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How digital game keys work
A game key is a code that unlocks the game on your account. Here's how you get it, how you activate it, and what to do if something goes wrong.
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How to redeem a GOG code
A GOG code is redeemed on the website or in GOG GALAXY. After that you can download the game with or without GALAXY.
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How to redeem a code in the Epic Games Store
Epic codes are redeemed on your Epic Games account, in the launcher or in your browser. Either way takes under a minute.
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How to redeem a Battle.net code
Blizzard games are activated on your Battle.net account. Here's how to redeem the code in the app or in your browser.
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How to redeem a code in the Rockstar Games Launcher
Rockstar games are activated in the Rockstar Games Launcher, not on Steam. Here are the steps, and what to do if the code is rejected.
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How to activate a GIANTS key for Farming Simulator
Farming Simulator keys from GIANTS Software are used on GIANTS' own download page. Here are the steps.
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How to redeem an Xbox code
Xbox codes attach to your Microsoft account, not the console. Here are three ways to redeem them.
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How to redeem a Nintendo eShop code
A download code for Switch or Switch 2 is 16 characters and is redeemed in the eShop. The game starts downloading straight away.
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How to activate codes in the EA app and Ubisoft Connect
Many EA and Ubisoft games are activated in the publisher's own app. Here are the steps for both.
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How to activate a Steam key
Two ways to activate a Steam key, and what the most common error messages actually mean.
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