How to get a Steam key from your Itch.io purchase

The day has come and you want to use Steam from now on. Wise choice! Here's how you do it:

First and most important: login on Itch and do not use a mobile device!

Step 1 - Find or re-request the download page from your original Itch.io purchase email

If you haven't done so, find your original email with the purchase link.

Can't find your email?  Go to this page: https://itch.io/docs/buying/already-bought and you can request that the download links  be sent to you!

The page should look something like this, so click the "download page" link:

Step 2 - Click "Get Steam Key" and follow the instructions

Follow the instructions to link your Steam account, verify your email if necessary and then copy the key to your clipboard.

Step 3 - Add your key to Steam

If you'd like, you can link your Steam key early, so on the 9th February all you have to do is install and run it.

Click on "Add a game..." on the bottom left of the Steam Library, then on "Activate":

Enter the key, as shown:

If everything goes well, you should get it confirmed:

Step 4 - (Only available after release on the 9th Feb): Install and Play on Steam!

You can now download, install and play the game from your Steam library!

Troubleshooting

Q: I didn't create an itch.io account when I bought the game!

A: Go to the bottom of this page: https://itch.io/docs/buying/already-bought

Q: When I open the link to get my Steam key itch displays a 404 error.

A: This will happen if you open the link in a browser that is not logged in to your itch account.  Ensure you're logged in to itch and try again.

Q: I cannot download the game!

A: That means it's not the 9th of February yet. Please wait for the release.

Still unclear? Reply to this thread and explain where it went wrong. Screenshots are welcome!

Still really, really stuck? Contact support (at) DapperPenguinStudios.com and we'll give you a hand.