On the bottom left-hand corner of the Steam app window, you'll see a button that says 'add a game'. If you click there, a menu with the options will come up. You will want to select 'activate a product on Steam'.
Once you do that, follow the prompts in the popup, type or paste in your game key when the box appears and you're set!
Steam game keys can only be used once, so make sure you don't share it with your friends before you activate it. Once you activate a game, it will be permanently added to your library, so there's no need to keep the key on file. Keep in mind that some games on Steam may not be compatible with specific platforms. A warning will pop up if you try to install a game on an incompatible platform.
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Check out these frequently asked questions to learn more about this versatile gaming platform. What is Steam? How does Steam work? What age should my kid be to use Steam? Is Steam safe for kids? Is there chat on Steam? Are there parental controls on Steam? Are there privacy or security settings on Steam? Does Steam cost money? What is Steam Wallet? Steam is an online platform from game developer Valve where you can buy, play, create, and discuss PC games.
The platform hosts thousands of games as well as downloadable content, or DLC, and user-generated features called "mods" from major developers and indie game designers alike. Steam is a cloud-based gaming library. This also allows users to store a large collection of games without using too much computer memory.
To use Steam, you have to download and install the Steam "engine" or app on your computer. Once you do that, you can access the full library of games, software, and forums. Steam requires users to be at least 13 years old to use the product. Because of the platform's communication features such as open chat and community forums, Common Sense Media also recommends users be at least 13 years old to use it, although many available games are not appropriate for young teens. But with the right settings and monitoring, parents can use the platform to find and download age-appropriate games for younger kids.
Like any other app store or video-streaming platform, Steam can be extremely safe or extremely iffy depending on the content kids are exposed to. While there are thousands of family-friendly games available on the platform, many of the games on Steam feature graphic violence, swearing, or sexy stuff. Kids can also find plenty of swearing and mature content in the groups and forums. And the trading system can expose unsuspecting gamers to scammers.
However, Steam also has robust parental controls see below that can greatly reduce the risks kids face while using Steam -- if parents take the time to figure them out. Steam supports both text and voice chat. You can add friends and chat individually or in groups with both people you know and people you don't know.
You can also join public chat rooms and talk to anyone on the platform. Table of Contents. Subscribe on YouTube! Did you enjoy this tip? If so, check out our very own YouTube channel where we cover Windows, Mac, software, and apps, and have a bunch of troubleshooting tips and how-to videos.
Click the button below to subscribe! Access your cart when you are ready to check out and buy the games you selected. Once you have items in your shopping cart, a green "cart" button will appear in the upper right portion of your steam application. It will also list, in parenthesis, the number of items you have in the cart. Choose whether to buy the game for yourself or whether you want to send it as a gift to a friend or family member. If you are sending the game as a gift, you can either have the information sent to the person's email address with information on how to access the gift, or allow them to unlock it directly through Steam.
You can use your credit card, debit card, Steam credits, Paypal, or any other form of electronic payment. Yes No. Not Helpful 14 Helpful Antonio Dintino. Yes, but an alternative would be to add money in your Steam Wallet by buying a pre-paid Steam card from your local retailer. You can then use the money for a game you want to buy. Not Helpful 3 Helpful Not Helpful 0 Helpful Steam games are not linked to the PC, but to the account.
So if you get a new computer or are at a friend's house, you can just log in and install the game to continue playing. Not Helpful 1 Helpful Go to the library, it should be there. You then have to download and install it to your computer.
Go to minecraft. You should be able to buy it from there. Not Helpful 7 Helpful Not Helpful 8 Helpful I bought a game, received my confirmation email, and then I closed Steam right afterwards.
Where can I find the game if it is not on my desktop or in my Steam icons?
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