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Are Steam keys forever?

Steam's Refund Policy applies only to games bought on Steam Store and not to keys purchased on G2A.COM. Once you activate a product key on your Steam account, the game is permanently bound to it. This process cannot be reversed.
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How long does Steam keys last?

A: No, keys don't expire automatically. Any players who activated a beta key before the game released will keep the game.
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Is Steam key permanent?

Steam Keys bought from Steam never expire - you can wait as long as you want; even if the game is removed from the Steam store the key is still valid.
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Are Steam keys reusable?

Each Steam key can only be activated in a single Steam account. You can however login using the same Steam account on more than one computer, but only one at a time.
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Is there a downside to buying Steam keys?

Dangers of Buying Steam Keys

The first and foremost danger is your PC getting infected with malware or adware software. As you can imagine, this can potentially leave your PC in an almost unusable state, often requiring you to wipe your PC clean.
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Should You Buy Games on G2A?

Why are Steam keys so cheap?

Game key sites work by bringing buyers and sellers together. They don't make or sell the keys themselves. The keys on such sites are totally legit because they all come from the developers and publishers. The reason they are so cheap is that the sellers usually get them in bulk, at great discounts.
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Is it OK to buy Steam keys from G2A?

Yes, G2A is completely legal and reliable. G2A is an online marketplace where you can purchase Steam keys and other store keys for various video games. Since its inception in 2010 G2A has been building partnerships with other companies, and now works with some of the biggest brands, like Microsoft and Google.
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Are free Steam keys legal?

Its not illegal but you do it at your own risk. Expect no help from STEAM if a key should turn out to be not working.
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What happens if I use a Steam key for a game I already own?

If you enter a steam key of a different copy of the same game you already own, your steam key won't be used. It will say that you already own the game. The exception is when the game is included with others game in a bundle, in this case the key would be lost.
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What to do with duplicate Steam keys?

A duplicate product code error means that the CD key you are trying to register has already been redeemed to a Steam account. The key cannot be registered again. If you received a duplicate CD key from your retail purchase you will need to contact the retailer who sold you the key.
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Are Steam keys risky?

It's only okay if it's an authorized vendor who receives the game keys directly from developers such as Humble Bundle, Fanatic or GreenManGaming. It is not OK to buy these from grey markets, and the keys may be revoked from your Steam account if they were found to have been illegitimately obtained.
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Are cheap Steam keys legit?

It is safe if you purchase them from a reputable source.

Many sites offer cheap steam keys that are legit, and the best way to know if the Steam keys are real is by searching online for user reviews. Websites like Reddit or Trustpilot can offer a lot of insight.
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How many times can you redeem a Steam key?

While Valve itself doesn't give users proper documentation regarding the Too Many Activation Attempts error (likely to avoid abuse from malicious third-party), according to the community and Fanatical, Steam has a 20-25 key redemption limit per short time period.
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Do Steam cards expire?

Thankfully, your Steam gift card will never expire! You can use your voucher to add funds to your Steam wallet whenever you want.
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Are Steam keys legal?

It's only okay if it's an authorized vendor who receives the game keys directly from developers such as Humble Bundle, Fanatic or GreenManGaming. It is not OK to buy these from grey markets, and the keys may be revoked from your Steam account if they were found to have been illegitimately obtained.
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Can you own 2 copies of the same game Steam?

Can you buy 2 copies of the same game on Steam? It is possible to buy multiple physical editions, but digital editions purchased will be tied to the account on which they were purchased. Steam Users: You can purchase additional copies as a gift.
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Can Steam ban you for using G2A?

However, it's not likely for you to be banned from Steam for buying games on G2A. Valve really doesn't have a viable way of tracking which keys were obtained through illegitimate methods (not all G2A keys are illegitimate); they're really only able to be reported through the game developers or publishers.
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Will Steam ban me for cdkeys?

No. As long as you got it from a legit source.
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Is key reselling legal?

It isn't illegal to sell keys for money, but you probably can't start an official business by reselling unofficially licensed keys.
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What happens when you buy a Steam key?

After the key is registered to your Steam account, it acts as proof of purchase for the game as well as proof of ownership for your Steam account. Steam Support may ask for it if you need to establish your ownership of an account.
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What does G2A stand for?

Go2Arena, according to their Wikipedia article. en.wikipedia.org.
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Is G2A legit 2023?

If you're wondering - is G2A Legit - here's your answer. No it isn't - or at the very least it isn't 100% legit.
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Is G2A Russian?

History. The company was established in 2010 as Go2Arena by Bartosz Skwarczek and Dawid Rożek in Rzeszów, Poland.
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How do Steam keys make money?

Game key sites work by bringing buyers and sellers together. They don't make or sell the keys themselves. The keys on such sites are totally legit because they all come from the developers and publishers. The reason they are so cheap is that the sellers usually get them in bulk, at great discounts.
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Are Steam key resellers illegal?

Its not illegal but you do it at your own risk. Expect no help from STEAM if a key should turn out to be not working.
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