Is there any software or "trick" out there to organizing Steam keys that you might be aware of? I'm finding myself getting more and more cluttered with keys and I can see myself falling into a situation where I would accidentally send someone an expired key and no one wants that. Haha.

So, thoughts? Suggestions? I'm using Notepad now.

Also, for your time.

#unorganized

#yolo

Edit: Thanks everyone for the awesome advice! Made an google docs spreadsheet and it's looking immensely better. You people are the best forum users ever. :D

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Excel holy shit

10 years ago
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You know, now that it's presented to me as an option I can't help to wonder why the heck I didn't think of that myself. Thanks! lol

10 years ago
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I use an excel spreadsheet with a tab for each bundle company, then bundle name for rows and keys/game names in the columns. I color them red for used, but I think most people just delete the key.

10 years ago
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Thanks for the information. I'm doing the whole SMH thing at myself right now. Haha. I appreciate it!

10 years ago
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Nice! I like the tab for each bundle company!! I may reformat here soon.

10 years ago
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I just use a text file, and delete the used keys, but is better using an Excel file, from Google Drive for example. You can also make an extra file for all used/traded keys, just in case.

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Google Drive! Thanks! :D

10 years ago
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I just use Windows Notepad.

10 years ago
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+1

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+1

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Google Docs is pretty good. You can even create a nice form and add tags and stuff... And it's saved online, so you don't have to search your computer for "That text file that I named New Text File".

10 years ago
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You'd laugh at the amount of random notepad files I have that concern Steamgifts. Haha

10 years ago
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My biggest problem is the screenshots... I take screenshots of almost everything "for later"... And basically, the files' titles have little to nothing relevant to the screenshot itself...
Here is an example of my pictures folder upon searching "chat"...

10 years ago
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heh you saved the chat for the first person you banned?

10 years ago
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Heh, yep. I save mostly anything and everything, but usually for future references like for example, if I need to show what happened to someone. And the trade chats are to send to support if required.

10 years ago
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i've just been using notepad and deleting keys as they're used

10 years ago
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spreadsheet or a simple text file depending of how many keys and complexity (i.e: you want details as which bundle belongs, etc).

10 years ago
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I just use a text file myself.
Keys I use I delete.
Keys I give away (giveaways, forum drops, etc), I move to the bottom with a note saying who it was sent to or where it was dropped.

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Game name .............................. KEY / BUNDLE LINK
........................... << BUNDLE GROUP KEY IS FROM >>

Game name .............................. KEY / BUNDLE LINK
........................... << BUNDLE GROUP KEY IS FROM >>

etc.

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Thanks for the idea for putting the group name on there too. Great idea! Oraganization was always my weak point. Haha

10 years ago
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had to add bundle site and group name since I've bought so many bundles.
I always double check my keys before e-mailing winners and I don't want to spend half an hour looking for the right bundle ;)

10 years ago
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Notepad++

10 years ago
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I just send them from alt e-mail to my own,that way i cant lose them.

10 years ago
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OpenOffice Calc spreadsheet works wonders. And it's free :)

10 years ago
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Well for steam keys I use a spread sheet. Keep track of the game name, the steam store link with the app id for easy card farming, if its a key link or gift, if it drops cards, the key or name of the bundle the link is from. I then highlight them for active giveaways, ended giveaways I'm waiting to be marked, then easily delete the row once received by winner.

For my desura keys I keep a much more simple format, and I use notepad. I just delete them when I give it to someone, or key drop. Here is an example of what they look like.

12 Labours of Hercules (DESURA): QNRGP-1CGLH-UD7UL-4VC0Y-2PCG5
Alcarys Complex (DESURA): 7Y38O-PN8M9-F6L1D-O5CA5-E1RMC
Alchemy Mysteries: Prague Legends (DESURA): JZ0HG-BIA8V-WAK3F-F3C5J-HF1E4
CAFE 0 The Drowned Mermaid DELUXE (DESURA): IEN1P-1FSU8-ON8Y5-Q7MLV-RGYQG
Crazy Belts (DESURA): 3G4LE-JBJBK-METY2-44AIG-MNBC5
Crystals of Time (DESURA): UMYGL-QY5JG-VCQTX-HNS7Y-3YTLB
Data Hacker: Corruption (DESURA): KM607-K866D-L9E58-CTFMG-REAP6
Deep Black (DESURA): 87ISA-L72NX-E049A-LASWW
Depth Hunter (DESURA): 8USUK-SMZ3X-4I7U4-1SYH1
Glow Ball - The Billiard Puzzle (DESURA): KGOSF-4USH7-EF4U8-BA707-UXW09
Ice Cream Surfer (DESURA): KN8RR-PVXT3-GMN0J-MKFM8-KED92
Infinite Loop (DESURA): R64SZ-KL30C-DX056-1GO7L-GS9Q9
Little Trus Man (DESURA): LOP00-ALCW0-XLE58-VCX2I-HRHL8
Magic Meisters - Alpha (DESURA): I4R0F-XCPEE-FWAPK-ZNVFP-JBQR8
Noire (DESURA): 72XV6-9CUZP-00TM4-5XFRA-KIXTW
ONE DAY for Ched (DESURA): I46R9-AXXIM-IAY8G-TQCVB-SYB7M
Pressured (DESURA): KLWW7-WALRL-OJP0A-GXO2G-88QR8
Sinister City (DESURA): YWIR2-ADA82-GGY1F-ZUL3E-EC871
UFO Destroyer (DESURA): H1NS9-GV86D-1J9UW-7FAG0-LO6B1
Yrminsul (DESURA): JOBA5-FQ8XS-3WPS7-A5PG8-B75R5
Yury (DESURA): N9FID-JZQ8C-EKJDE-L6AFO-YOQL0
Koya Rift (DESURA): 3D4WY-ZXMHN-YHHQK-21GW6-LNE6A

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Got a few, thank you very much!

10 years ago
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Have all of these on Desura. Thanks though!

10 years ago
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These are just an example, they are not real.

10 years ago
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Wait! Oh f**k!!!

10 years ago
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Do I have to submit a ticket for a mod to remove my post!?!

10 years ago
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Aw crap. I feel bad, now. :x

10 years ago
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don't be

It's clearly a fake "oh crap" ;)

Why ask for a mod when there's an edit function :D But well played sir ;)

edit: and also an "delete" function I noticed after posting this post ^^

edit2: as for me..I don't need to store keys...I get rid of them right away when I don't need them for myself.

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I felt bad that he felt bad and had to make a post on his profile. ;-)

10 years ago
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maybe he just played along and now feels bad because you felt bad for thinking he felt bad ;)

10 years ago
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Inception!!!!!!!!!

10 years ago
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no, thats just a doom loop ;)

10 years ago
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Nah, I genuinely DID feel bad, I must say that Alcon really trolled me hard. :D

10 years ago
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`_ゝ´

10 years ago
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I laughed so hard at this. Thanks for the suggestions!

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Thanks ;)

10 years ago
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Priceless reply! If only there was a video of your realization reaction!

(And I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be a dick. It's just really funny to me.)

10 years ago
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You gotta be kidding me, right?

10 years ago
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NO! There are no mods on right now I think!! No one is responding to my ticket!!!

10 years ago
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Got Koya Rift and Data Hacker then stopped... thanks for the example! :)

10 years ago
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I took Yrminsul, thanks a bunch!

10 years ago
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Thank You, got 2 of them just a moment ago! :)

10 years ago
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Just create a spreadsheet

10 years ago
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I'm using a txt file, upload to mediafire, and if i got any new stuff, edit it!

10 years ago
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Brilliant.
You sir, deserve a award.

10 years ago
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Why would you save an expired key?

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Cause Hoarder. Kidding, mostly because when I give a key away I usually do it via email so if I delete it immediately and there was an issue, that could be problematic. So, I like to keep the keys around for a while for the kicks and giggles.

10 years ago
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Using Notepad too at the moment.

10 years ago
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Excel is the best option. Several tabs or columns with desura, origin. steam and other keys. You could delete, sort or do anythink you need.

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Use a spreadsheet, I got Open Office cos its free and similar to MS Office.

10 years ago
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i just memorize all the keys

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Plain old notepad for me.

The Greatest Game Ever - TH15I-5NTR3-EALY0

Upon sending out:
The Greatest Game Ever - TH15I-5NTR3-EALY0 --------------------------------------------------------------> Fyantastic (all the dashes and the winner's name way out here helps me notice easier)

When marked as received I delete the entry.

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I just use notepad but I never have more than 10 keys laying around. I usually give them to friends when I get too many.

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Closed 10 years ago by Fyantastic.