Client, Accounts, and Game Accelerators
Download and install the EVE Online client
We recommend downloading the official launcher. Start the launcher after downloading it and let the game update. While it updates, you can create your account and sign in. In the launcher settings, select the option to download the full client; launch the game after that download finishes.
If you have not downloaded the full client, you may experience severe stuttering during play.
Create an EVE Online account
When creating an EVE Online account, use the Fuxi recruitment link. Enter your email address, username, and password on that page.
You can use one email address for multiple game accounts. Sign in to the game with your username and password. You may occasionally need an email verification code, so use an email account you can access. NetEase Mail, Outlook, and Gmail are suggested options.
Why use the Fuxi recruitment link?
EVE Online offers rewards to recruiters and new players who sign up through a recruitment link. Fuxi also offers an additional rebate to new members who register through its link.
New players who register through the link receive 1 million unallocated skill points. If you later buy PLEX or Omega time, contact a recruiter to ask about the current rebate offer.
If you registered directly through the official website, you can still sign in through the recruitment link later to claim the 1 million skill points. However, you must have used Fuxi's recruitment link to qualify for any rebate offers.
Why do I need a game accelerator?
Many in-game actions depend on your connection latency to the server, including gate jumps, locking targets, activating modules, speaking in chat channels, and trading on the market. Without a game accelerator, actions may be delayed. In severe cases you may get stuck during a gate jump or disconnect, which can lead to losing your ship.
Before you start playing
- Check that you are alert and feeling well. If you are very tired or sleepy, get some rest. Falling asleep at the controls is a common way to lose a ship.
- Check that the full game client has finished downloading.
- Check your Mumble voice settings.
- Check that your game accelerator is working.
