Can a Steam key be deactivated?

Banning Keys

If you need to ban product keys, that can be done from the Ban or Disable Steam Keys page.

Are Steam keys 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. However, there is no guarantee that Steam keys bought from third-party sources will remain valid for eternity.

Can you give your Steam key to someone else?

Of course! Everyone loves getting personalized gifts. If you know which game your friend already wants then you can buy that game as a gift from the Steam store. However, if you aren't quite sure what your friend might want for, say their birthday or holiday, then a Steam gift card can be a great gift.

Can I check if Steam key has been used?

No. If you try to 'test' the code, it will either tell you that it's a duplicate of a game you already have, if you have it, or it will add it to your account, if you don't have it.

What happens if you use a stolen Steam key?

If the keys were stolen; they'd be revoked automatically by Steam Support and you'd get a red profile notification. That's not to say the games aren't stolen or fraudulently obtained in the first place so they may very well be revoked at some stage and you will lose your money. Do not respond to the email though.

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Can a Steam key be used twice?

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. When logged into Steam all the games activated within that Steam account can be downloaded, installed and played on the PC.

Are Steam keys risky?

Steam keys are codes that users can enter to activate a game on Steam, much like a normal CD key is used to curb piracy. Once a game is activated on Steam, you can download and play it just as if you purchased it from the Steam store. All of these keygens are fakes and usually lead to something you don't want.

Can I resell a Steam key?

Selling or trading keys is strictly prohibited.

We do not support situations where you gift a game to receive a reward/payment of any kind (which would include things like rep or points on certain trading sites).

Are Steam key resellers illegal?

With digital games this is impossible due to the InfoSoc Directive, and is true for most game keys sold by resellers. Following this line, key scratching, the act of taking a game key from a physical boxed release and reselling it, should therefore be legal. However, with modern games this still can't be the case.

How long do Steam keys last for?

Do Steam keys expire? 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.

Can Steam refund keys?

Valve cannot provide refunds for purchases made outside of Steam (for example, CD keys or Steam wallet cards purchased from third parties).

Why are Steam keys cheaper than the game?

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.

Can only one person use a Steam key?

A Steam library can only be used by one user at a time to play one game at a time. The same is true if that library is being accessed by another user via Family Sharing. A Steam account may authorize Family Library Sharing on up to 5 accounts and on up to 10 devices in a 90 day period.

Are Steam keys anonymous?

Steam Curator

You are not signed in. Submitted keys will be anonymous.

Are G2A Steam keys legit?

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.

Is reselling codes illegal?

Selling Services, Not Coupons

There is no type of legislation that I know of that says this kind of service is illegal. However, what the Federal Trade Commission states is, "Selling or transferring coupons to a third party violates most manufacturers' coupon redemption policies -- and usually voids the coupon."

Why is G2A so cheap?

Many sellers on G2A Marketplace are wholesalers who purchase game keys straight from the developers and publishers in bulk. Since they buy a large number of products at once, they purchase them at much lower prices. This means they can in turn offer their customers great discounts.

Can a Steam key be a virus?

Virus? No. Absolutely not. It's just 15 characters, numbers and letters.

Is it safe to buy keys for games?

It's not legal or ethical, of course, but let's be honest, that doesn't stop everyone. However, free games can come with a high price: Scammers distribute malware, often disguised as game cracks and activators, and their traps can be hard to evade.

Can you use Steam keys for games no longer available?

Yes you can. As long as they are still available to be redeemed. Some games completely shut access to redemption.

Why does Steam have a $5 minimum?

Valve battles spamming and phishing. Steam users must now spend at least $5 to access some of the platform's most popular features. Valve hopes its new system will combat spamming and phishing on Steam.

How do people get Steam keys to sell?

Steam doesn't sell keys; stores get their keys from the publisher. Key resellers on the grey market, those that aren't affiliated with Steam, generally get their keys through less savoury ways.

Is it better to buy a Steam key?

If you search online for Steam keys, you will find many, many websites that sell Steam keys. These keys may or may not be authentic and chances are high that they aren't. It is generally a bad idea to use them. If you're buying a Steam key for a game, it's better to buy the game.

Do digital keys expire?

Not all, and not all of the same type, but some of them have expiry dates. Yes codes can expire. Normally there should be a date on the mail you get the code or on the card itself.