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How to activate game downloads on STEAM through a cd key?

2025-12-09 06:53:02 | Written by Alfred


Downloading games on the STEAM platform through cd keys is very simple and does not involve any risk!

In 5 simple steps we detail what you must do to activate the download of any PC game for this platform, easily and without complications.


1- The first thing is to have STEAM on your PC. To do this, download and install the Steam application from here.

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2- Create an account, if you do not have one, or access the platform if you already have an account created.

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3- This is the most important part! At the bottom left of the application you will find a button called "ADD A GAME". Click there and then select the second option: "ACTIVATE A PRODUCT ON STEAM".

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4- Follow the steps indicated by STEAM, accept their policies, and enter the game activation key or cd key. You will have received the key by email after the purchase in any of the stores listed in Gocdkeys.

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5- Click on the "ACCEPT" button and you will see how the game starts downloading in your STEAM account at the moment (If everything went well and you have entered the cd key correctly).

And that's it, once the game is downloaded you can start playing.

Do you need Steam balance to activate or purchase games?

Many players use Steam digital gift cards to buy DLC, special editions or take advantage of discounts, as it’s more convenient and avoids entering payment details each time. Having balance already loaded also makes it easier to activate third-party keys and complete purchases during Steam sales.

If you need to top up your account before activating a key, these Steam Gift Cards are the most commonly used:

Steam Gift Card $50 – the most popular option for full games or large content packs.
Steam Gift Card $20 – ideal for DLC, indie titles or smaller purchases.
Steam Gift Card $100 – perfect if you buy several games or wait for big Steam Sales.

Balance added via a Steam Gift Card works with any game, DLC or content available on Steam and can be used to activate digital keys, buy season passes or pre-order upcoming titles. It’s one of the easiest and safest ways to manage your purchases on the platform.

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