Your purchased game key
So, you've purchased a Steam game from one of the official key sellers listed on this website. You should find the key code for your game purchase listed on your account page at the seller's website or emailed with your receipt.
Here's how to redeem and activate it:
- Open and log in to the Steam client. If you don't already have the Steam client, download and install it, then create your free Steam account.
- In the bottom left of the Steam client, click on "[+] ADD A GAME" followed by "Activate a Product on Steam…."
- The product activation dialog will open. Follow the prompts - first click "Next" then "I Agree." Finally, copy/paste or enter the key code in the Product Code field and click "Next."
- The game will be added to your Steam Library. Select the game in your library and click "INSTALL" to download and install the game on your system. Happy gaming!