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How long will Steam key 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 there a downside to buying Steam keys?

Another danger is that your account can be banned if Steam detects that the Steam key purchased is from a stolen credit card. What does this mean? Often, scammers (the ones that pretend to be IT support from Microsoft or Apple) steal credit card details from their victims and then purchase Steam keys to resell.
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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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Why are 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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How long does Steam key cooldown last?

First cooldown (level 1) - lasts 30 minutes. Second cooldown (level 2) - lasts 2 hours. Third cooldown (level 3) - lasts 24 hours.
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Do Steam codes work twice?

The authenticator generates a code that you need to enter every time that you log on to your Steam account. The code changes every 30 seconds, can be used only once, and is unguessable.
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How many Steam keys per day?

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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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 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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Is it legal to sell Steam keys?

From what I know, it is completely legal to do so, as long as they are purchased from legal sites. The key firstly is only generated if the developer of the game asks Steam to do so and then it's under the developer's terms on how they want the game distributed.
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Is a Steam key the full 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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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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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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Why do people buy keys off 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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Is it safe to buy Steam keys on Amazon?

You can easily acquire games released by Steam by purchasing them on Amazon. However, there's no guarantee that the game you want will be sold on Amazon. Nevertheless, the process is entirely safe, but somewhat inconvenient.
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Will Steam ban me 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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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.
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What happens if you buy 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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How long do G2A Steam keys last?

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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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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What are the odds of guessing a Steam key?

What you have here is 36^16 possible combinations, so we're talking quadrillions of possible combinations. Now let's assume currently there are 165 million or so, active codes in circulation right now, this means you would have a 0.00000000000000002% chance of guessing one of the correct codes.
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Where can I get Steam keys for free?

How to get free Steam keys. To get free Steam keys, you can complete surveys from Survey Junkie, Toluna, or SurveyLama. These platforms allow you to complete surveys for cash that you can use to buy Steam keys.
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Why can I redeem too many codes on Steam?

The cooldown occurs because you have been attempting to download too many codes simultaneously. Hence, if you are getting the error message, you will be required to wait for an hour until the cooldown period is up before you can put in the codes again.
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