Guides: redeem game keys and codes
How to redeem a key or code on each platform, step by step and checked against the official help pages, plus what the labels on a key offer mean.
How to redeem a Steam key
Redeem a Steam key in the Steam app or your browser, step by step, plus Steam wallet codes and what to do when Steam says a key is invalid, already used or not available in your region.
How to redeem a Battle.net code
Redeem a Battle.net code on the website, in the desktop app or in the mobile app, step by step, plus where Call of Duty bonus codes go and what to do when a code is already used or locked to another region.
How to redeem an Xbox code
Redeem an Xbox code or gift card on your console, in the Xbox app on Windows, in the Xbox mobile app or at xbox.com/redeem, plus the 25-character format and what to do when a code is used, not active or for another region.
How to redeem a PlayStation code
Redeem a PlayStation Store code in your browser, on PS5, on PS4 or in the PlayStation App, step by step, plus the 12-digit format and what to do when a code is used, not activated or for another region.
How to redeem a Nintendo eShop code
Redeem a Nintendo eShop download code on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 or in your browser, step by step, plus what to do when a code is already used, from another region or made for Switch 2.
How to redeem a code on Epic Games
Redeem an Epic Games code in the Epic Games Launcher or in your browser, step by step, plus what to do with codes for PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo and with Fortnite V-Bucks cards.
How to activate a key or redeem a code in Ubisoft Connect
Activate a Ubisoft key or code in Ubisoft Connect on PC, step by step, plus the key format and what to do when Ubisoft Connect says a key is not valid, already in use or not valid in your region.
How to redeem a code in the EA app or on ea.com
Redeem an EA product code at ea.com/redeem, in the EA app or in your EA Account, step by step, plus what to do with codes that are already redeemed, gift cards, promo codes and console codes.
What is a game key (CD key), and what do the labels on an offer mean?
A game key adds a game to your Steam, Battle.net, Xbox or PlayStation account. What the region, edition and delivery labels on a key offer mean, and why keys often cost less than the official store.