i often get the odd spare steam key when i buy bundles of games, is it possible to set up a giveaway with a steam key or does it have to be a steam gift? seems a better way to do it via this site then what i usually do (see if friends want it, if not throw it into a public group on face book and let the first person to grab it have it)

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yes it can be steam key, as long as it not had been use of course

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^^^ as long as it is in the game list
If it isn't, it has probably been given away for free so you cannot create a giveaway of it

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cool i shall do that then from now on

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Yes you can make a giveaway if you have the steam key you send it to the winner via email.

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the other thing what about a key thats been turned into a humble bundle gift link? (i think i still have one of those laying around)

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You can give them away as well.
As long as the HB link contains "?gift", the site will accept it as a key
If you have a game link that does not contain "?gift", you'll have to give it yourself to the winner via e-mail or Steam chat

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Unclaimed gift links are even better. If you've claimed them and they're not keys but activation links, that's still fine but you won't be able to use the automated feature. You'll have to add the winners. ^-^

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you can give those links to, they work even with the deposit system here

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cool even better if its all automated!

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Just as an aside. After the giveaway ends you still have to mark the giveaway as sent before the key shows up for the winner.

Edit: Saw you chose gift, so this doesn't apply.

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i have done two more as keys seems much better
was gonna do some more but there is a limit of 3 as im new oh well they'll keep lol

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Well, then I hope that info was of some help. And welcome to the site!

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You get 3 slots to start with
You get one more slot for every 3 games you have sent
You lose a slot if you have to delete a giveaway for some reason, or if it is marked not received by the winner

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Bundle links can be also gaveaway. Same as steam key.

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Looks like you'll be cooking up a lot of giveaways from extra bundle keys. Thanks for being curious about giving away your unredeemed/orphan keys. Looks like you are a veteran at gaming and a newbie in giveaways.

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had i of known about the site before then there would of been tons lol

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how does this help him

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It doesn't, but the guidelines would have

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This repeatedly makes me think why the heck do we have guidelines with essential informations while they are not present in the FAQ.

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Most people just give away unused bundle keys, so you'd just do what many low-level members like me do. :)

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Well the new Humble Bundles turn into Steam codes once you click on the Steam button, so you can copy paste the code while making the giveaway, just know that it won't be sent automatically, once the GA ends you still need to click a button to send the key to the winner.

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well i just created my first give away but i didnt see where to add the link

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ah i figured humblebundle gft = gift option...doh, i set the end time for a time when im about and finished work so wont be a hassle forwarding the winner the link

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Gift is for Steam gifts from your inventory, or if you want contact the winner and deliver the key/gift link personally

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or to paste the link or key any time after creation in the deliveryfield

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what do you do when the game or dlc is not listed in the select game list?

i have Magicka: Wizard Wars Paradox Playtpus Robe but i dont see it in the list (just went through about 158 results lol

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It has probably been given for free at some point so you cannot create a giveaway of it.
If you have checked and are absolutely 100% sure it has never been free, you can create a ticket to request it to be added to the list.

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it may have well been
i also have http://store.steampowered.com/app/203630/
(warlock - master of the arcane) and that doesnt seem to be in the list either so i shall see about the ticket thing

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Warlock I know for sure it has been given away for free
There is a thread somewhere that lists these games, let me a sec to find it

EDIT : http://www.steamgifts.com/discussion/pJRbR/can-we-have-a-list-of-games-that-cannot-be-created-as-giveaway-unofficial-list-inside

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ah thats wierd, wonder why we cant give away games that have been free?

oh well the game will sit unused in my intray then lol

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There's a thread where people drop keys that we given for free that they don't want. Too lazy to find it, but I'm sure you can find it.

You can't give it away because it would give you false CV

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When you create a giveaway on this site it asks you to select between Gift or Key. When you select key, it says the following "Please enter Steam redeemable keys, or gift URLs from Steam or Humble Bundle."

I mean it's completely fair that you ask these questions but please, you could've easily answered this yourself by just two clicks and reading the basics. Much much easier than having to make threads and waiting for replies.

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i was woried by going through the process i may be commiting myself to a giveaway i could not live up to if i couldnt use the keys etc, just made sense to ask and wait, wasnt in a hurry :) turns out the replys were lightning fast

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