general | June 14, 2026

Can I use CD key twice games?

1 Answer. As you know, CD keys can only be used once (or deactivated before it is used, from the developer’s side).

How do I use a CD Key?

After you have logged in, click on your account name in the bottom-left corner of the launcher and then select “Redeem Code” from the menu. Enter your unique code that’s displayed on the ‘Orders’ page of CDKeys.com and follow the prompts to activate.

Does CDKeys give you a code?

The purchased CD Key is used to register and activate the relevant game. Depending on the product, we provide this in the form of a scan of the code or the actual code in text format.

What to do with lost or forgotten CD keys?

You can save the found CD Keys in the list to text file (GameKeyRevealer.txt) in the same folder as the tool, open and copy the text directly to Word if you have it installed (File -> Copy to Word), or print it directly to your printer. The list of possible games it can find is pretty impressive, with over 2,000 currently supported.

Do you need a CD key to install a game?

Have my original CD key, but no DVD. How to install? I purchased this game when it first came out and have a desire to start playing it again. I need to install it on my new rig. My DVD was misplaced, but I still have my original CD key. Does anyone know where I can download this game that will allow me to put in my cd key?

Is there a way to recover game CD keys?

A utility called Game Key Revealer has been designed specifically for the sole purpose of reading and recovering game CD Keys and Serials for installed games on your computer. The creator also has another tool called SoftKey Revealer which concentrates on recovering Windows and application serial numbers.

What to do if you lose a game key?

If you haven’t yet installed the game then you have a problem as contacting the game retailer/publisher will likely be a waste of time. However, if you have already installed the game and entered a product key, all is not lost.

You can save the found CD Keys in the list to text file (GameKeyRevealer.txt) in the same folder as the tool, open and copy the text directly to Word if you have it installed (File -> Copy to Word), or print it directly to your printer. The list of possible games it can find is pretty impressive, with over 2,000 currently supported.

Where do you find the CD key on a game?

1. General CD Key Questions What is a CD key? The cd key is the serial number or product code which is a combination of letters and numbers that activates a product, normally found on a sticker inside the game’s case or printed on the game’s quick reference card. The purchased CD Key is used to register and activate the relevant game.

A utility called Game Key Revealer has been designed specifically for the sole purpose of reading and recovering game CD Keys and Serials for installed games on your computer. The creator also has another tool called SoftKey Revealer which concentrates on recovering Windows and application serial numbers.

If you haven’t yet installed the game then you have a problem as contacting the game retailer/publisher will likely be a waste of time. However, if you have already installed the game and entered a product key, all is not lost.

How many times can you use a CD key?

It’s unlimited. Once a CD key is recorded with a game on your account, you can re-download it as many times as you want. The activation will be immediate without the need to buy back a card, as long as you are registered with your account used to buy the CD key.