Can someone else use your Steam key?

You can't "gift" a Key. You can only gift games, which are bought as such (which will then be in your inventory). You can only send your brother that key elsewhere and he has to manually activate it via the Steam-Client. So how do I get a key for a game I'm going to get?

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 two people use the same Steam key?

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.

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 you allowed to resell Steam keys?

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).

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How do people sell Steam keys so cheap?

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.

Will Steam ban me for using G2A?

Valve can ban you for pretty much any reason, or no reason at all; it's included in the various forms you agree to when you make an account. However, it's not likely for you to be banned from Steam for buying games on G2A.

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.

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.

Do Steam keys expire?

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.

How many people can use a Steam code?

You may authorize Family Library Sharing on up to 10 devices at a given time, and for up to 5 accounts that may then use your game library on any of your authorized computers.

Can I give someone my copy of a Steam game?

When you purchase a game on Steam, we offer the option to "gift" the item to anyone on your Steam friends list. The recipient will receive the gift as an attractive e-mail card with a personal message from you and instructions to redeem the game.

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.

Can you refund a Steam game if you used a key?

Unfortunately, this is not possible. 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.

Are Steam keys anonymous?

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

Is it Bannable to buy Steam keys?

HOWEVER, game hubs are run however the people running it want it to. If you admit to buying a key this way or they find out otherwise, they can just ban you from this game's community. There have been cases were people have been banned for alleged piracy.

Why is G2A so cheap?

When the developers sell games through Steam, it takes a cut of about 30% of the sale. So when using G2A, developers can sell at a cheaper price without losing any profit, especially since G2A's commission is only 10,8%. Resellers on G2A.COM buy the keys in bulk so they benefit from a discount.

Is a Steam key the actual game?

A Steam key is a unique code that will allow you to download the game from the gaming platform Steam and then play it. You can download Steam here: https://store.steampowered.com/about/.

How long is Steam ban?

VAC bans are permanent, non-negotiable, and cannot be removed by Steam Support. If a VAC ban is determined to have been issued incorrectly, it will automatically be removed. If you wish to discuss Valve Anti-Cheat with the community, you may do so here.

Can Steam ban you for pirated games?

Pirating games can lead to your account being permanently suspended. That's far worse than a VAC ban. So. Did you think it was a good idea to post on the Steam Forums that you're pirating games?

What can Steam ban you for?

Does G2A sell stolen keys?

The vast majority of developers ignored the offer. But Factorio developer Wube Software took G2A at its word. Nearly a full year later, G2A has come forward to say... yes, after looking into things, it had indeed sold keys for Factorio which were stolen.

Why is CDKeys cheaper than Steam?

The savings it makes by no having physical stores play a part, but CDKeys frequently undercuts digital stores as well. But whereas services like Steam and Origin host the download files themselves, that's not an expense that applies to CDKeys.

Does Amazon give Steam keys?

Unfortunately, you can't find digital Steam Gift Cards on Amazon or anywhere else other than Steam. The advantages of buying digital Steam Gift Cards are that they are sent instantly and don't cost more than their value.

How do I reveal a Steam key?

Navigate to your download page, and click the Reveal your Steam key button. This will generate your Steam product key for registering to your account.