Does anyone know a way to check the validity of a steam key without activating it?
If I trade something for a key I don't want/need, I could further trade or gift that key, but I'd want to make sure it is valid first... but when you input a key in Steam's activation window and the key is valid, the game will immediately be added to your library.

8 years ago

Comment has been collapsed.

There is no way to check.

8 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

And that's the cause of our drop key thread :-)

8 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

There isn't. Only trade for keys you want yourself or with someone you trust completely.

8 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Deleted

This comment was deleted 2 years ago.

8 years ago*
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

That doesn't work either.

8 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Deleted

This comment was deleted 2 years ago.

8 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Nope. It will just tell you that you own the game, won't matter if the key is already used or not.

8 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Nope. I just tested this by trying to activate a The Last Remnants key I used for a giveaway and I got the "Product already owned" message.

8 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

If you have it installed, you probably can't click the next button, which would prompt you to install the game (and show the name).

8 years ago*
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

F+ for volv
that works, once the key is entered it shows already owned > click next and install that very game you tried to redeem
(next button + install info, might not show if the game is already installed) ... that way you would know at least its the
right and valid key - although usually you don't have the chance to test that, besides what it doesn't let you know is
whether it has been used or not
lol

8 years ago*
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Sadly there is no way to check. If you're unsure just post the key here.

8 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Closed 8 years ago by bastirei.