How to Activate a Game Key
A key is activated on the platform it was issued for: a Steam key in Steam, an Xbox key in the Microsoft store. The bot shows a key's platform and region before you pay, and below you'll find where to enter a key on each platform.
Before you activate
- Sign in to the account where the game should end up. An activated key is tied to that account for good and can't be moved to another one.
- Compare the key's region with your account's region. If a key has a restriction, the bot warns you about it on the purchase screen.
- Copy the whole key, including the dashes. If you type it in by hand, don't mix up similar characters: 0 and O, 1 and I, 8 and B.
Steam
- Open the Steam app on your computer and sign in.
- In the "Games" menu at the top, choose "Activate a Product on Steam…".
- Paste the key and follow the prompts. The game appears in your library.
You can also activate without the app, in a browser: store.steampowered.com/account/registerkey.
Xbox and Microsoft Store
- Console: Xbox button → Store → View button → "Redeem" → 25-character code.
- Xbox app on PC: your avatar in the top left → "Settings" → "Redeem code".
- Browser: redeem.microsoft.com, sign in to your Microsoft account and enter the code.
Codes can't be redeemed in the Xbox mobile app.
PlayStation
- PS5: PlayStation Store → Triangle button → "…" → "Redeem Code" → 12-digit code.
- PS4: PlayStation Store → "Redeem Codes" at the bottom of the side menu.
- Browser or phone: playstation.com/redeem or the PlayStation App → PlayStation Store → menu → "Redeem Code".
The code must be from the same region as your PlayStation account.
Other PC platforms
| Platform | Where to enter the key |
|---|---|
| Epic Games | In the launcher: your account name at the top right → "Redeem Code". In a browser: store.epicgames.com/redeem |
| EA app | Game library → "Redeem code", or in a browser at ea.com/redeem |
| Ubisoft Connect | Profile at the top left → "Key activation" → "Activate a product" |
| GOG | In GOG GALAXY: "+ Add games & friends" → "Redeem GOG code". In a browser: gog.com/redeem |
| Battle.net | Profile icon at the top right → "Redeem a Code" |
| Rockstar Games Launcher | Avatar at the top right → "Redeem Code" → "Verify" → confirm |
| Nintendo Switch | Nintendo eShop → select your account → "Enter Code" on the left → 16-character code |
Menu item names may differ slightly depending on the app version and language.
Common errors
"Invalid code" or "Invalid Product Code"
The key is being entered on the wrong platform, or it has a typo. Check the platform on the purchase screen in the bot and copy the key from the message again.
"This key is not valid in your region"
The key's region doesn't match your account's region. The bot flags such keys before you pay. If there was no warning, write to support at @BenefitSupportBot with your order number and a screenshot of the error.
"Key already used"
The key is already tied to an account. Check your library: you may have activated it earlier. If not, write to support with your order number and a screenshot.
I lost the key
It's saved in the chat with the bot and in the mini app, on the "History" tab.