How to Find Your Steam CD Key or Game Product Key Yourself - Tools

According to some Steam users, they sometimes can't find their Steam game CD keys for no reason. If you're experiencing the same issue on Steam, don't worry. We'll provide you with two solutions that have successfully helped people retrieve their Steam CD keys.

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What is a Steam CD Key or Product Key?

Steam, developed by Valve, is also a standalone software client that enables gamers to download, play, and discuss their favorite games.

When you purchase a game on Steam, you might receive an extra activation key, also known as a Steam CD key.

Why do I need to find my Steam game serial number?

A Steam key is required to play a game on the client. Additionally, with an activation key, you can register your game on third-party clients or services outside of Steam.

But there may be times when you need to find the CD key or serial number for a Steam game:

• Unable to request a product key from Steam. • The CD key isn't showing up on Steam. • You bought a game through Steam but aren't sure where to find the serial number.

So, how do you find the CD key for a game you purchased on Steam?

Two Ways to Find Your Steam Game Product Key

To find your Steam game serial number, we've gathered two practical solutions to assist you:

• #1. Retrieving the CD Key from Your Steam Library - The Steam Way
• #2. Finding Your Steam Account and Product Keys with Third-Party Key Finders

Now let's go find your CD key on Steam.

Solution 1: Find the CD Key from your Steam Library

Typically, the activation code will automatically appear in Steam the first time you launch a game from it. Also, the CD key option will only appear when you install a game or start the installation process.

However, some Steam games might not show their CD keys within the client. If that's the case, you can find the CD key for a game you purchased through your Steam Library.

Here are the steps to find your Steam game product key on your own:

Step 1: Launch the Steam client or open your Steam account page in a web browser.

Step 2: Log in to Steam with your account name and password.

Step 3: In your Steam Library, select the game for which you do not have a CD key.

4. Click the Settings icon in the right panel, then choose Manage > CD Key.

Repeat this process until you've found the serial number for every game on Steam. This can also help you recover a lost or missing Steam product key if you didn't save it properly.

Solution 2: Find Your Steam Account and Product Key with a Third-Party Key Finder

If Method 1 didn't help you find your game's serial number on Steam, don't worry. The second solution will help you easily scan and locate your lost CD key with the help of a third-party product key finder.

You can search online for product key finders, or try the free Key Finder tool.

What is a Product Key Finder? It's a tool that anyone can use to recover lost game, software, and even Windows operating system activation keys with a single click.

Here's how to find your Steam game CD key:

Click the “Application” tab under “Registry Key.”

Step 2: On the right pane, view the registry key of the application. KeyFinder will display the keys of all installed software. Copy the target serial number. You can also click on “Print” or “Save.”

You can also easily reset your Steam account and password using this tool.

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"Losing your Steam game key isn't the end of the world – get your CD key back now."

On this page, we explain what a Steam Product Key is and why you might need to find the CD Key for your Steam game.

We've also gathered two practical methods that will help you easily find and locate the CD key of your purchased games on Steam. Both methods are easy to follow.

If Method 1 doesn't work for you, don't worry; a tool called Key Finder can help.

Note that losing your Steam game serial number or CD key isn't a big issue. You can recover your Steam game serial number using one of the solutions above.

Frequently Asked Questions About Steam Game Product Keys

Here are three questions that every Steam enthusiast should know the answers to. Let's dive in.

1. How to Fix Steam Not Showing Key Issue

First, make sure you have downloaded the game from Steam. If not, download and install the game you want to play in advance.

Next, go to Manage > CD Keys and see if the product key is visible there.

If you don't see any keys, try the tool Key Finder, recommended in the second solution on this page.

2. Received an “Unable to contact keyserver” error

When you receive an error message stating that you can't contact the key server when trying to launch a game through Steam, there are two potential solutions:

- Reinstall the game through a CD key via Steam. - Troubleshoot [network issues](https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/669A-2F68-D1D1-A5EC).

3. Unable to register seemingly valid key

If Steam detects an invalid or duplicate product key during activation, you will need to contact the support team for the game's developer or publisher to resolve the issue.