About Steam

Steam is one of the leading video game digital distribution services in the world. It was launched as a standalone software client by the company 'Valve' in September 2003 as a way to provide automatic updates for their games, and expanded to include games from third-party publishers. Steam has also expanded into an online web-based and mobile digital storefront which now offers over 34,000 titles and has over 90 million active users. Steam provides users with installation and automatic updating of games, modification workshops, video streaming and community features such as friends lists, groups, cloud saving, and in-game voice and chat functionality.

How to create a Steam account and install the client software

Visit store.steampowered.com/about and click the 'Install Steam' button. Save the 'SteamSetup.exe' file to your computer as prompted.

Wait for the download to complete, run the file and continue through the setup process.

Open the client program when installed and you will be presented with a login screen where you can create a new account or log in to an existing one.

How to redeem your Steam game activation key

Click 'Add A Game' in the bottom left of the Steam desktop client. From the options that appear choose 'Activate a Product on Steam'.

Step through the displayed information until you reach the screen asking for you to enter a product code. Here enter the code sent to you when you made your MunkeyKeys purchase and click 'Next'.

Your game will now be linked to your account and ready for you to install and play.

About Origin

Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games from their catalogue. The platform's software client is available for personal computer and mobile platforms and has over 50 million registered users

Origin contains social features such as profile management, networking with friends with chat and direct game joining along with an in-game overlay, streaming via Twitch and sharing of game library and community integration with networking sites like Facebook, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Nintendo Network.

How to create an Origin account and install the client software

Head over to origin.com/download and download the latest version of the client for your operating system.

Once the download has completed run the file and continue through setup. When installed you will be presented with a login screen where you can create a new account or log in to an existing one.

How to redeem your Origin game activation key

When you have the Origin client software open select 'Origin' from the menu at the top and choose the 'Redeem Product Code' option.

Enter the game activation code sent to you when you made your MunkeyKeys purchase and click 'Next'. Follow any additional prompts.

Your game will now be linked to your account and ready for you to install and play.

About Uplay

Uplay is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications service developed by Massive Entertainment. The service is provided across various platforms. The Uplay service is used almost exclusively for Ubisoft games and rewards players with rewards based on in-game achievements. The service also provides access to free and trial content along with occasional beta tests.

How to create a Uplay account and install the client software

Go to uplay.ubisoft.com and download the Uplay client installer application.

Run the file once the download is complete and continue through setup. Once installed you will be presented with a login screen where you can create a new account or log in to an existing one.

How to redeem your Uplay game activation key

When logged in to the Uplay client software click on the 'Key' icon in the top right to activate your key.

Enter the game activation code sent to you when you made your MunkeyKeys purchase and click 'Activate'. Follow any additional prompts.

Your game will now be linked to your account and ready for you to install and play.

About Epic Games

The Epic Games Store is a digital video game storefront for Windows and macOS, operated by Epic Games. It launched in December 2018 as a platform to distribute its popular 'Fortnite' title and subsequently opened the doors to other publishers.

The storefront provides a basic catalogue, friends list management, matchmaking, and other features. Epic Games has further plans to expand the feature set of the store front but it does not plan to add as many features as other digital distribution platforms, such as discussion boards or user reviews, instead using existing social media platforms to support these. It aims to appeal to gamers through exclusive titles, regular sales and a free game program.

How to create an Epic account and install the launcher application

Go to epicgames.com and select 'Get Epic Games' in the top right to download the Epic games launcher.

Run the application once the download is complete. If you are prompted chose 'Allow Access' to your firewall software and continue through the setup including any necessary updates. Once installed you will be presented with a screen where you can login to an existing account or create a new one.

How to redeem your Epic Store game activation key

Click on your profile in the bottom left of the Epic Games launcher and select 'Redeem Code'.

On the next screen enter the game activation code sent to you when you made your MunkeyKeys purchase and click 'Redeem'. Follow any additional prompts.

Your game will now be linked to your account and ready for you to install and play.

About Microsoft

Microsoft is a multinational technology company which needs little introduction. Its services and catalogue are vast and include the leading 'Microsoft Office' range and the 'Microsoft Store' which distributes applications and games for the 'Windows' Operating System on PCs, tablets and mobile devices.

How to redeem a Microsoft Game Key

Open the Microsoft Store application on your desktop computer, click the three dots next to your profile image in the top right and choose the 'Redeem a code' option.

On the next screen enter the activation code sent to you when you made your MunkeyKeys purchase and click 'Next'. Follow any additional prompts.

Your game will now be linked to your account and ready for you to install and play.

How to redeem a Microsoft Office product

Go to setup.office.com and either log in with your existing Microsoft account or create a new one.

Enter the product key you received with your MunkeyKeys purchase and click 'Next'.

Follow the instructions you are given to download and activate your copy of Microsoft Office.

About Rockstar

Rockstar Games Social Club is a digital rights management, multiplayer and communications service provided by Rockstar Games for use with their software. The service also has social networking features and a "crews" system that allows players to form groups and combine their achievements to unlock bonus features.

How to create a Rockstar Social Club account and install the launcher software

Visit socialclub.rockstargames.com and select 'Download Launcher' from the menu.

Run the .exe file that downloads and continue through the setup process.

Once you have successfully installed the program run it and you will be presented with the login screen where you can either log in if you have an existing account or create one if you are a new user.

How to redeem your game activation key with RockStar Social Club

When you are logged to your account click on your circular avatar image in the top right and select 'Redeem Code'.

On the next screen enter the code sent to you when you made your MunkeyKeys purchase and click 'Check'.

Your game will now be linked to your account and ready for you to install and play.

About ESO

The Elder Scrolls Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. The studio makes the game available through its own website in addition to through third-party storefronts.

How to create an Elder Scrolls online account and redeem a game key

Go to elderscrollsonline.com and either log in to an existing account or create a new one.

Once logged in click the 'Redeem Code' button in your account page.

Enter the game activation code sent to you when you made your MunkeyKeys purchase and click 'Redeem Code'.

Your game will now be linked to your account and ready for you to install and play.