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Line 1: − + − KanColle is a Japanese browser-based game that is limited to users in Japan, but the large overseas community has found ways around this limitation. + − If you have further questions, please read the [[Tutorial:_How_to_Register#FAQ|FAQ section]] to see if your question has already been answered.+ + − + − There are a couple requirements you must in order to connect to KanColle for the first time.+ − ===Account Registration=== − Future admirals must create an account on the [https://www.dmm.com/en/my/-/register/ DMM] website. '''An English DMM account is fine.''' There is no difference between an English account and a Japanese one, so it is often helpful to create your account in English. − − Once you have created your account and verified your email, you may move on to the next step. − ===System Time=== − The system time on your PC must be set to JST (UTC +9) in order for the initial connection. − * For PC: − *#Click on the clock in the bottom right corner of your screen, followed by "Change date and time settings..." in the pop-up window. − *#In the following window, click the "Change time zone..." button. Select the proper time zone. − *#Press "Ok" on all open windows to finalize the change. − * For Mac/Linux: − *#Click on the clock in your menu bar, followed by "Open Date and Time..." in the pop-up window. − *#In the following window, go to the Time Zone tab. Either select the location on the map, or pick the proper location in the drop down list. − ===Acting Japanese===+ − {{main|Tutorial/Proxy Connection}} − For initial entry into the game, you may require to be connected with either VPN or modified cookies. − To test your connection, attempt to start [http://www.dmm.com/netgame_s/kancolle/ KanColle]. At this point, you must be in the Japanese region by clicking on the Japanese region button in the top right corner of the page, or you will receive the English error area page. If successful, you should see the colorful game page. Once you click the red "Game Start" button, if you receive the same error message in Japanese, you are not viewed as a Japanese user. You may see the smaller version of the error message on the login screen if you are using the cookie method, but that has been known to be a false positive, and you can continue.+ − For more information on the different methods of connection and additional methods you can use, please see [[Tutorial/Proxy Connection]] Line 37:
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Line 30: − + − Once you've selected your nickname and provided some basic details on yourself, the game should load up to the server selection page. Any server showing as "満" (Full) is not open for selection. As of July 2015, there is a single server open for new users. If all servers are marked as full, you will have to utilize to the lottery method mentioned below. + + + + − ===Lottery=== − The lottery method involves logging on at an announced time of day in order to get a chance at a limited number of open spots. − Details on the lottery functionality can be found [[Tutorial: How To Register/Lottery|here]]<br> − '''Note''': Lottery hasn't been held since a no-lottery server went into service. − − ===No-Lottery Server=== − On June 17, 2015, a no-lottery server was put into service. This server, named 柱島泊地 (Hashirajima Anchorage), is configured to accept registrations so long as the server is not at capacity.<br> − Registration on this server is similar to the lottery servers, but you will only see either servers at capacity or server not full. For example, the image to the right shows that Hashirajima is not full (no red icon to the left of the capacity bar). − + Line 75:
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{{Tutorialportal}}
{{Tutorialportal}}
This tutorial will guide you through the steps in order to create your DMM account and setup your computer in order to connect to the Kantai Collection (KanColle) servers.
This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating an account to play Kantai Collection. It is nominally region locked to Japan but anyone outside Japan can play by jumping through a few hoops.
''Please read the [[Tutorial:_How_to_Register#FAQ|FAQ]] for additional help. If you are still having problems registering, you can try the [https://discord.gg/fAK6K9j ENWiki Discord] for further assistance.''
=Step 1: DMM Account=
The first thing that must be done is creating an account on the [https://www.dmm.com/en/my/-/register/ DMM] website. '''It does not matter if the account is created on the English or Japanese site.''' They are functionally the same so using the English site may make the sign up process smoother. You will receive a verification email once you register. Follow the link sent to you to complete the registration.
==Preparing your PC==
=Step 2: Bypassing Region Lock=
{{main|Tutorial/Proxy Connection}}
You will need to either use a VPN or the cookie hack in order to sign up for the game. Refer to the main article for detailed instructions.
You are successful in bypassing the region lock if you see the Game Information page when you visit the [http://www.dmm.com/netgame_s/kancolle/ KanColle] website. If you continue to see Area Errors, then alternative bypasses may be necessary.
<gallery type="slideshow" widths="250">
<gallery type="slideshow" widths="250">
KanColle_StartGame.png|KanColle Game Information Page
KanColle_StartGame.png|KanColle Game Information Page
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Enrollment==
=Step 3: KanColle Enrollment=
Once you've established your Japanese origin and entered the page, you will have to complete a three step enrollment process in order to get in the game.
Once you have clicked the large red button at the top of the KanColle page, you will have to complete a three step enrollment process in order to get in the game.
[[File:DMM_Enroll.png|thumb|DMM NetGame Enrollment]]
[[File:DMM_Enroll.png|thumb|DMM NetGame Enrollment]]
You have to enter 3 pieces of information, from the top to the bottom:
You have to enter 3 pieces of information, from the top to the bottom:
*Birth date
*Birth date
Once completed press the yellow button at the bottom. The next two windows are confirmation windows, so click the yellow button on each to proceed to the next page.
Once completed press the yellow button at the bottom. The next two windows are confirmation windows, so click the yellow button on each to proceed to the next page.
==Selecting a Server==
=Step 4: Server Selection=
After enrollment, you will be presented with a server selection page. Simply pick the server you wish to join. The only advantage to picking servers is for having an easier time [[Ranking]]. Servers are otherwise identical.
Once you've selected a server, you're in the game! For further guidance through the starting tutorial, please see [[Tutorial: How to Play]]
Once you've selected a server, you're in the game! For further guidance through the starting tutorial, please see [[Tutorial: How to Play]]
[[file:Server_Select.png|thumb|The server browser]]
[[file:Server_Select.png|thumb|The server browser]]
==FAQ==
=Registration FAQ=
'''I click on the big red button and nothing happens!'''
'''I click on the big red button and nothing happens!'''
*Please make sure you do not have anything enabled on your browser that could manipulate the page elements. This includes the browser plugins 'NoScript' and 'AdBlock', among others.
*Please make sure you do not have anything enabled on your browser that could manipulate the page elements. This includes the browser plugins 'NoScript' and 'AdBlock', among others.
*Refresh the page. (It's just a false error from DMM)
*Refresh the page. (It's just a false error from DMM)
'''When I connected to the game all the servers were full''', '''what do I do?'''
'''When I connected to the game all the servers were full (満), what do I do?'''
*All the servers are full. Follow the lottery process to get into the game, and if you fail, try again in another lottery.
* The capacity status of the servers is meaningless. Just click on any one to join it.
'''Do I have to do this every time I want to play?'''
'''Do I have to do this every time I want to play?'''
*No. Once you have selected a server, you never have to visit this page again.
*No. Once you have selected a server, you never have to visit this page again.
'''Where do I go to play the game!?'''
'''Where do I go to play the game!?'''
*The direct link to the KanColle game information page is http://www.dmm.com/netgame_s/kancolle/
*The direct link to the KanColle game information page is http://www.dmm.com/netgame_s/kancolle/
*The direct link to the game itself is http://www.dmm.com/netgame/social/-/gadgets/=/app_id=854854/
** This link only works ''after'' you have enrolled in the game.
=See Also=
{{Help}}
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[[Category:Tutorial]]
[[Category:Help]]
[[Category:Help]]