Changes

{{Tutorialportal}}

{{Tutorialportal}}

This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating an account to play Kantai Collection on the PC. It is nominally region locked to Japan but anyone outside Japan can play by jumping through a few hoops. Please see [[Tutorial:KanColle Mobile|KanColle Mobile]] for instructions on how to get started with the mobile app.

This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating an account to play Kantai Collection on PC. It is nominally region locked to Japan but anyone outside Japan can play by jumping through a few hoops.<!--Please see [[Tutorial:KanColle Mobile|KanColle Mobile]] for instructions on how to get started with the mobile app.-->

''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.''

''Please read the [[Tutorial:_How_to_Register#Registration_FAQ|FAQ]] for additional help. If you are still having problems registering, you can try the [https://discord.gg/fAK6K9j Kancolle Wiki Discord] for further assistance.''

=Step 1: DMM Account=

==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.

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 using the English or Japanese interface.''' They are functionally the same so using the English interface 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.

=Step 2: Bypassing Region Lock=

==Step 2: Bypassing Region Lock==

{{main|Tutorial: Connection}}

{{main|Tutorial: 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 will need a Japanese VPN 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.  

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] page.

<gallery type="slideshow" widths="250">

<gallery type="slideshow" widths="250">

</gallery>

</gallery>

=Step 3: KanColle Enrollment=

==Step 3: KanColle Enrollment==

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.  

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]]

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.

 

==Step 4: Server Selection==

 

After enrollment, you will be presented with a [[Servers|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.

=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]]

''You will need to sync your computer time with internet time in order to access KanColle properly. Please use a search engine to find the instructions for your specific operating system.''

''You will need to sync your computer time with internet time in order to access KanColle properly. Please use a search engine to find the instructions for your specific operating system.''

=Registration 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.

** This link only works ''after'' you have enrolled in the game.

** This link only works ''after'' you have enrolled in the game.

=See Also=

==See Also==

{{Help}}

{{Help}}

[[Category:Tutorial]]

[[Category:Tutorial]]

[[Category:Help]]

[[Category:Help]]