How to activate an Epic Games Store product

1. Visit the Epic Games Redeem Page

  • Open a web browser and go directly to the Epic Games Redeem Code page: Epic Games Redeem.
  • You will immediately see a text field to enter your activation code—no need to sign in yet.

2. Enter Your Activation Code

  • Type or paste your Epic Games activation code (e.g., XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX) into the text field.
  • A preview of the game, DLC, or content associated with the code will be displayed automatically.

3. Click Redeem to Proceed

  • After verifying the preview, click the Redeem button.
  • A message will appear saying "You are almost done", prompting you to sign in before the redemption is finalized.

4. Sign In to Your Epic Games Account

  • Click the Sign In button and enter your Epic Games account credentials (email and password).
  • If you have two-factor authentication enabled, complete the verification process.
  • After signing in, the system immediately completes the redemption and displays a confirmation screen.

5. Redemption Successful

  • After signing in, you will instantly see a confirmation message saying your game or content has been successfully redeemed.
  • You will be given two options:
    1. Download the Epic Games Launcher (if you don’t have it installed).
    2. Redeem another code if you have more to enter.

6. Access Your Redeemed Game or Content

  • If you already have the Epic Games Launcher installed:
    • Open it and go to the Library tab.
    • Locate your newly redeemed game or content.
    • Click Install to download and play.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Invalid Code Error: Double-check for typos.
  • Region Restrictions: Ensure the activation key matches the region of your Epic Games account.
  • No Internet: Confirm your internet connection is active.

For further assistance, visit Epic Games Support.