{"id":10623,"date":"2026-08-06T11:48:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T09:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.keycense.com\/support\/docs\/guides\/how-to-redeem-a-game-code-on-windows-10\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T12:08:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T10:08:40","slug":"how-to-redeem-a-game-code-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.keycense.com\/support\/docs\/guides\/how-to-redeem-a-game-code-on-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Redeem a Game Code on Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’ve purchased a digital game from Keycense, redeeming your code on Windows 10 only takes a few minutes. Depending on your preference, you can activate your game through the Xbox app<\/strong>, the Microsoft Store<\/strong>, or directly from your web browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you begin:<\/strong> Make sure you’re signed in with the Microsoft account<\/strong> where you want to add the game permanently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 1 \u2013 Redeem a Code in the Xbox App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Xbox app is the easiest way to redeem game codes for Xbox Play Anywhere and Microsoft Store titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To redeem your game through the Xbox app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Open the Start<\/strong> menu, type Xbox<\/strong>, and launch the Xbox app<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Sign in with your Microsoft account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Click your profile picture (Gamerpic)<\/strong> and open Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Select Redeem<\/strong> or Redeem a code<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Enter your 25-character product key<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Click Next<\/strong> and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Once completed, the game will be added to your Microsoft account and will be available to install from your Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Option 2 \u2013 Redeem a Code in the Microsoft Store<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You can also activate your game directly from the Microsoft Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Click Next<\/strong> and confirm the redemption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Open the Start<\/strong> menu and search for Microsoft Store<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Launch the application and sign in with your Microsoft account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Click your account icon<\/strong> in the top-right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Select Redeem code or gift cards<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Enter your 25-character activation code<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      After activation, your game will appear in your Microsoft library, ready to download and play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Option 3 \u2013 Redeem a Code from Your Browser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      If you prefer, you can redeem your game without using Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Visit https:\/\/redeem.microsoft.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Sign in with your Microsoft account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Enter your 25-character product key<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Click Next<\/strong> and follow the instructions displayed on the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        The game will be permanently linked to your Microsoft account and will be available from both the Xbox app and the Microsoft Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Need Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        If your code isn’t accepted or you experience any issues during activation, first make sure that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n