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- Jimmy Grant
A CD Key is a unique combination of letters and numbers that replaces the need to have a computer game disc, and is sometimes also referred to as a serial number, activation key or product key.
Multiple websites have been selling CD keys instead of the actual physical copies of games — here we look at one of them, CDKeys, and whether it is a legitimate online shop.
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What is CDKeys?
CDKeys is an online store selling the CD keys for computer games, online memberships and top-up cards etc.
Instead of going to a gaming shop to buy an actual copy of a computer game or product, customers can use CDKeys.com — which is faster, more convenient and cheaper than buying physical copies.
When you buy a game key from CDKeys.com, the company sends you a CD key you can enter on your Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo or PC.
Once the key has been entered, the game or product purchased begins downloading and will be available to play within a matter of minutes — if a membership or top-up was bought, the Xbox, PlayStation or Nintendo account will be immediately updated.
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According to CDKeys.com, customers save approx £18 ($21 USD, €20) each time they buy from their website or app — and it is the biggest and most reliable seller of CD keys in the world.
To buy a game key or gift card on the CDKeys site, the following steps must be followed:
- Createan accounton the CDKeys site
- Select the product of your choice and add it to your shopping cart
- Pay for your chosen product
- Complete phone verification
- If everything was correct, then the CD key will arrive in your email instantly
- Enter the game key and install your game
Aside from the installation, the entire process takes approximately five minutes to complete and is fully automated.
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You do not need to communicate with customer support during any stage of the purchasing process.
When was CDKeys created?
CDKeys started trading in its current form in 2013.
Within a year of opening, CDKeys had doubled the range of products available on the site.
By the summer of 2014 CDKeys had added gift cards for Facebook, Steam and iTunes to their stock list.
Is CDKeys a legitimate website?
CDKeys.com is a legitimate website.
It both works as it is supposed to and is entirely legal.
Among third-party key reselling sites, it is among the most trusted.
As the company's website explains: "For more than 10 years we have been selling CD Keys to millions of customers from all around the World.
"We use all the latest and best security technologies to make sure your payment and personal details are safe and secure.
"We’re a trusted Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal partner, and we’re a top trusted retailer on TrustPilot with a current rating of 4.7 out of 5."
Is the CDKeys app safe?
Yes, the CDKeys app is safe, just like the online shop.
One review on Google Play reads: "Everytime I want to buy any DLC/games, I check CDKeys out first before going anywhere else because most of the time it's cheaper than anywhere else.
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"Always a trust worthy site. I've had one instance where my code didn't work and sent an email to the CDKeys support team and resolved my issue in a timely manner and gave me a replacement key.
"Glad they finally made a mobile app! 10/10 Would recommend to a friend."
