How to redeem codes on the Epic Games Store
If you’re given a code for the Epic Games Store, here’s how to redeem it.
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Getting games using the Epic Games Store doesn’t necessarily mean you bought them from there. Redeeming codes used to be a messy affair.
Fortunately, a number of regular updates to the Epic Games storefront means that it’s now possible to do in a couple of ways. That now includes going directly through the Epic Games Store launcher on your PC for the most convenient method.
Epic has some of thebest PC gamesamong its continually growing catalog, so it’s definitely a store to pay attention to. If you’ve been gifted a code, here’s how to add it to your library.
How to redeem codes from the Epic Games Launcher on Windows
Epic Games has been pretty open about its development roadmap for its store, likewise pushing out regular updates to make our lives that little bit more pleasant when using it.
And that now includes being able to use the launcher on Windows 10 and 11 to redeem game codes bought elsewhere.
The game you bought will now appear in your Epic Games library ready to install on any of your devices.
How to redeem codes from the Epic Games Store on the web
You’ll only need to do this if you acquired your Epic Games Store PC title, such as The Division 2, from a third party. You also don’t use the PC client for it.
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To install your game, you now have to go back to the Epic Games Launcher on your PC, where you’ll find it listed in your library.
While you’re at it, it’s also a very good idea to addtwo-factor authentication to your Epic Games accountto make sure you keep your private information, and your games library safe.
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