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How long does a Steam game KEY last?

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.
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Do Steam game keys expire?

A: No, keys don't expire automatically.
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Can a Steam key be used more than once?

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.
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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.
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Is buying Steam keys a good idea?

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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Should You Buy Games on G2A?

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.
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Why Steam keys are cheaper?

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.
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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/.
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Can Steam ban you for buying keys?

If you put in keys that were purchased by a stolen credit card then yes, Steam may take issue with your account after many red flag transactions and permanently terminate your account.
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Is G2A legit for Steam keys?

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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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).
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How long do g2a Steam keys last?

It only means, that after the purchase you have one month to activate the key before it becomes irredeemable.
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Can Steam keys be stolen?

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 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).
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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.
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Why do people buy keys on the Steam market?

Mainly to trade. The trade market is still going and keys act almost like money. Some traders may quicksell or buyout strictly with keys or cash, denying any trade offer with actual skins.
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Can Steam keys have viruses?

No. Absolutely not. It's just 15 characters, numbers and letters.
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How do I convert a Steam game key to Steam?

Please follow these instructions to activate a new retail purchase on Steam:
  1. Launch the Steam client software and log into your Steam account.
  2. Click the. Games. menu option at the top of the Steam client.
  3. Choose. Activate a Product on Steam...
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.
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Are Steam keys anonymous?

Steam Curator

You are not signed in. Submitted keys will be anonymous.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What can I do with unused Steam keys?

Have a spare Steam game key in your digital library or a digital game gift from a friend? Sell it Gameflip and use the proceeds for other games. Simply list your Steam games using our website or our free mobile app.
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Can I give Steam keys to friends?

You can give a Steam Wallet Code to anyone who has joined your Stream friend list for at least three days. Step 1: You can purchase Steam Gift Cards at the following prices: $5, $10, $25, $50, and $100. Just pick the specific amount you want to offer.
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What is a GREY market key?

The grey market is made up of ecommerce sites that sell activation keys for games, including newer titles. They sell these at reduced prices, making them attractive for consumers who are struggling with the often-high prices of their favorite video-game series.
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