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How To Redeem a Steam Gift Card or Game Key

Receiving a Steam gift card or key is truly exciting! Not only is it a fantastic gift, but it is also one that is perfectly aimed at any gamer’s heart! Today, we will look into the process of redeeming these amazing Steam gift cards or keys.

How to Redeem Steam Gift Cards

Steam gift cards are a great way to gift games, allowing your friends to choose from the Steam store’s selection, all while adding money to their own Steam wallet. A Steam gift card is also unique from a regular Steam gift as the funds added to the gift recipient’s Steam account can be used to purchase in-game items or skins from the Steam Marketplace!

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Open Steam and log in to your account
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Click on your account name at the top right and select “Account Details”
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Click “Add funds to your Steam Wallet”
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Scroll down and click “Redeem a Steam Gift Card or Wallet Code”
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Enter the 16-digit code from the back of your physical card or the digital card
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Click “Continue”
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The funds will be instantly added to your Steam Wallet balance

How to Redeem a Steam Game Key

Redeeming a Steam key is a straightforward process that allows you to add a gifted game or software to your Steam library. Simply follow a few short steps to activate your key:

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Open Steam and log in to your account
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Click on the “Games” menu at the top left of the Steam window
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Select “Activate a Product on Steam” from the dropdown
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Click “Next”, then “I Agree” to the Steam Subscriber Agreement
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Enter your Steam key exactly as provided (including hyphens)
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Click “Next” to redeem
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Your game will now be added to your Library, ready to download and play

Redeeming a Steam gift card or key is a straightforward process that can be performed by even those unfamiliar with the Steam client. Be sure not to forget the most important part of this process, thanking the individual who gave you the card or key! If you enjoyed Steam guides like this and would like to see more, please leave a comment below with your suggestions for what you’d like to see next.