Guides
Short, honest answers to the questions people ask before and after buying a digital key.
How to activate a Steam key
Step-by-step guide to redeeming a Steam CD key on PC, Mac or the Steam mobile app - plus what to do when the code is rejected.
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How to redeem a PSN code on PS5, PS4 or the web store, what the 12-character format means, and why region matters for PlayStation.
ReadHow to redeem an Xbox code
Redeeming a 25-character Xbox or Microsoft code on console, PC or the web - and what to check when the code is refused.
ReadRegion lock explained - why a key may not work in your country
What a region-locked game key is, how to tell before you buy, the difference between Global, EU, ROW and country-locked keys, and why VPN workarounds are a bad idea.
ReadGame key vs game account - what is the difference
Key or account? What each one gives you, which is safe to buy, and the rules that keep an account purchase working long-term.
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