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Currently, the game is only available to people connecting with Japanese IP addresses. Thus, this page guides on how to bypass this restriction.
  
As of 2018, users are no longer required to have a Japanese VPN to play kancolle (Some countries might be blocked though not US and EU)
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There are two options to connect to the game:
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* Bypassing the existing blocks: [[#General DMM Cookie-based Block|general DMM cookie-based block]] and [[#KanColle Gadget Server Block|KanColle gadget server block]]. Bypassing methods are recommended, please try using them first.
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** In summary, using a viewer that supports both bypass options and enabling those options is enough. Such viewers include: [https://github.com/KC3Kai/KC3Kai KC3Kai], [https://github.com/poooi/poi Poi] ([https://nightly.poi.moe/ nightly] version with a [https://github.com/kcwiki/poi-plugin-let-me-in plugin]), [https://github.com/gre4bee/ElectronicObserver ElectronicObserver] (fork), [https://github.com/antest1/GotoBrowser GotoBrowser] (for Android).
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** Non-viewer solutions include: [https://github.com/Tibowl/KCCacheProxy KCCacheProxy], [https://github.com/kcwiki/chrome-extension-dmm DMM extension] (for Chrome), [https://github.com/einaregilsson/Redirector Redirector extension] (for other browsers, a [https://github.com/kcwiki/cache/blob/master/redirector.json custom config] should be imported, cookie fix should be applied [[#General DMM Cookie-based Block|manually]]).
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* Using a [[#VPN or Proxy|VPN or proxy]] (actually using a Japanese IP).
  
However, if you are one of those that required a Japanese VPN to play; thus, this page guides new users on bypassing this restriction.
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'''Note that for creating a new game account, it is necessary to use a Japanese VPN, preferably with all other methods disabled.'''
  
==Option 1: VPN Gate or other VPN==
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__TOC__
===Windows===
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==Bypassing Blocks==
# Head over to [http://www.vpngate.net/en/ VPN Gate], an "Academic Experiment Project" by the University of Tsukuba.
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===KanColle Gadget Server Block===
# Download, install and run the client.
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Since February 26, 2020, KanColle gadget server is blocking all non-Japanese IP addresses directly; thus, extra steps are required to load the game:
# Select a Japanese server in "VPN Gate Public VPN Relay Servers".
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* On Android [https://github.com/antest1/GotoBrowser GotoBrowser] can be used: a substitute gadget server will be used if the "alter gadget URL" option is enabled in settings. The substitute server will serve the login assets, allowing a user to log in without needing to access the actual gadget server. [https://antest1.github.io/GotoBrowser/howto.html Additional] connection options can be used as well. Clearing cache may be required.
===Mac / Linux===
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* [https://github.com/poooi/poi Poi] (latest [https://nightly.poi.moe/ nightly] version) can use a local cache folder, allowing to serve the [https://github.com/kcwiki/cache login assets] from a local folder, again, bypassing the need to connect to the real gadget server. The "3rd party cache" folder can be found in common settings (<code>%appdata%/poi/MyCache</code> be default on Windows), the path to login assets should be <code>3rd party cache folder/KanColle/gadget_html5</code> (<code>%appdata%/poi/MyCache/KanColle/gadget_html5</code> for Windows; technically, only <code>gadget_html5</code> folder is required to log in). Clearing cache in common settings and restarting the viewer may be required. A [https://github.com/kcwiki/poi-plugin-let-me-in plugin] can be used to automatically update the local cache.
* There is L2TP VPN interface that has been pre-installed in your kernel system. You can directly set it up without needing to download any clients or using similar software to let you execute Windows-only clients. However, in case your network is blocking the usage of L2TP, you will still need to download VPN clients to let you use VPN with different protocols.
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* Options for Chrome:
#Open Network Preferences.
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** [https://github.com/KC3Kai/KC3Kai KC3Kai] has an option to use a substitute gadget server (such as https://kcwiki.github.io/cache/ or http://luckyjervis.com/).
#Click add connection, then select VPN (L2TP)
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** [https://github.com/kcwiki/chrome-extension-dmm A minimal specialized extension] that handles both DMM cookie block and gadget server block.
#Go to [http://www.vpngate.net/en/ VPN Gate], and find a Japanese server that supports either "L2TP/IPsec" connections.
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** [https://github.com/einaregilsson/Redirector Redirector extension] with a [https://github.com/kcwiki/cache/blob/master/redirector.json custom config] (supports other browsers as well).
#Copy the server's address (eg. '''<span style="font-size:9pt;">vg2036075803.opengw.net)</span>'''<span style="font-size:9pt;">. </span>
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* [https://github.com/Tibowl/KCCacheProxy KCCacheProxy] can be used with browsers and viewers that support proxy connections. It serves assets from a local cache and so should also speed up asset loading.
#Paste the address to the "Server Address", and type '''vpn''' as the "Account Name".
 
#Click "Authentication Setting", then type '''vpn''' for both available textboxes. You do not need to change anything else.
 
#Click "Advanced", and tick '''Send all traffic over VPN Connection'''.
 
#Click OK, then Apply, and test the connection using the "Connect" button.
 
#If the VPN fails, try to add the IP address to the "Server Address" instead of the full server name.<br />If this one fails too, you can try turning off your whole internet connection for 1-2 minutes before trying to connect to the VPN again. This issue sometimes occurs when you suddenly disconnect from the VPN due to a poor connection or incomplete request.
 
===Creating an L2TP or STTP VPN connection (Windows 8)===
 
This method works for Windows 7 as well, but the wording of the settings might be different.
 
#Go to [http://www.vpngate.net/en/ VPN Gate], and find a Japanese server that supports either "L2TP/IPsec" or "MS-STTP" connections.
 
#Copy the server's address (eg. '''<span style="font-size:9pt;">vg2036075803.opengw.net)</span>'''<span style="font-size:9pt;">. For STTP-supporting servers, copy the address plus the port number, shown in the MS-STTP column.</span>
 
#"Set up a new connection or network" in Network and Sharing Center.
 
#"Connect to a workplace"
 
#"Use my Internet connection (VPN)"
 
#Paste the address (plus the port, for STTP), name the VPN connection as you wish and click on "Create".
 
#(L2TP users skip to step 8 for now) The VPN connection should appear in "Network Connections" (or the sidebar that appears when you click on the network icon in the taskbar). When asked for Username and Password, input "vpn" for both.
 
#For L2TP users, you must find the network connection that was just created, and go to its "Properties" by right clicking on the just-created connection in "Network Connections". Go to the "Security" tab, select L2TP/IPsec as the "Type of VPN" and then click on "Advanced settings". Select "Use preshared key for authentication" and then input "vpn". Apply the settings. Connect to the VPN as per step 7.
 
  
This method is for users of Mac and UNIX-based systems:
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===General DMM Cookie-based Block===
#Open Network Preferences.
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To ensure that region-restricted pages are accessed only from Japan DMM is using an IP check to [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Headers/Set-Cookie set] a region flag in its cookies every time a page is loaded. Then the flag is [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Headers/Cookie used] to check if a region-restricted page can be accessed. It is possible to bypass this restriction by changing the flag right before loading each page or by setting a path-overriding cookie.
#Click add connection, then select VPN (L2TP)
 
#Go to [http://www.vpngate.net/en/ VPN Gate], and find a Japanese server that supports either "L2TP/IPsec" connections.
 
#Copy the server's address (eg. '''<span style="font-size:9pt;">vg2036075803.opengw.net)</span>'''<span style="font-size:9pt;">. </span>
 
#Paste the address to the "Server Address", and type '''vpn''' as the "Account Name".
 
#Click "Authentication Setting", then type '''vpn''' for both available textboxes. You do not need to change anything else.
 
#Click "Advanced", and tick '''Send all traffic over VPN Connection'''.
 
#Click OK, then Apply, and test the connection using the "Connect" button.
 
#If the VPN fails, try to add the IP address to the "Server Address" instead of the full server name.<br />If this one fails too, you can try turning off your whole internet connection for 1-2 minutes before trying to connect to the VPN again. This issue sometimes occurs when you suddenly disconnect from the VPN due to a poor connection or incomplete request.
 
  
==Option 2: Editing DMM Cookie's Region Flag==
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The following tools automatically override the necessary cookies when needed:
===Usage===
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* [https://poi.moe/ Poi], the cookie setting should be enabled.
# Log into DMM.com
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* If you want to browse other DMM games, and not just play KanColle, on Chrome you can use one of the following extensions:
# Open the Developer Bar (F12) and insert these lines into the console and execute (by pressing the [Enter] key).
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** [https://github.com/KC3Kai/KC3Kai KC3Kai], the cookie setting should be enabled.
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** [https://github.com/kcwiki/chrome-extension-dmm Minimal specialized extension].
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** Note that some games are using IP blocks, so those extensions will not work for them.
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To override the cookies manually:
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* Log into [https://www.dmm.com/ dmm.com] if not logged in already, choose an interface language if asked. Make sure the page is fully loaded once you logged in.
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* [https://kb.mailster.co/how-can-i-open-the-browsers-console/ Open the developer tools].
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* Copy-paste the following code into the '''console''':
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript">
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript">
document.cookie='ckcy=1;expires=Wed, 17-Jun-2020 00:00:00 GMT;path=/netgame;domain=.dmm.com'
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expires=new Date(+new Date()+31536e6).toUTCString()
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document.cookie=`ckcy=1;expires=${expires};path=/netgame;domain=.dmm.com`
 
</syntaxhighlight>
 
</syntaxhighlight>
# Refresh (F5) the browser page
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<!--
===Advantages===
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** https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc6265.
* Works for any OS or browser.
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** <code>path=/netgame</code> overrides <code>path=/</code> which is set by DMM.
* You do not need to download or install any third-party software.
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** <code>expires</code> date should be ahead of the current date by one year, although any future date will work.
* You will have access until you specifically clear your browser cookies.
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-->
* It is fast, since you'll be using your direct internet connection.
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* Execute it by pressing '''Enter''' or '''Ctrl + Enter''' for Internet Explorer.
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* Then use the address bar or a bookmark to go directly to the [http://www.dmm.com/netgame/social/-/gadgets/=/app_id=854854/ KanColle play page], you will still need a [[#Gadget Server Block|KanColle gadget server block]] fix.
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==VPN or Proxy==
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Different VPN and proxy server providers can be used, as long as they have Japanese locations. Refer to their documentation on how to use them.
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Note that VPN/Proxy is only required during login (the real gadget server will be accessed via a Japanese IP address) and can be disabled afterward (game servers do not require a Japanese IP).
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One free option is [https://www.vpngate.net/en/ VPN Gate], an "Academic Experiment Project" by the University of Tsukuba. The site can also be used to check your apparent IP address and location. It is '''NOT''' recommended to be used when you are handling sensitive data such as when entering [[Shop/Purchasing|your card details]].
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'''Windows'''
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* [https://www.vpngate.net/en/download.aspx Download] and [https://www.vpngate.net/en/howto_softether.aspx install] the client.
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* Select a Japanese server in it using "VPN Gate Public VPN Relay Servers".
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* Alternatively, [https://www.vpngate.net/en/howto_l2tp.aspx L2TP/IPsec], [https://www.vpngate.net/en/howto_openvpn.aspx OpenVPN], or [https://www.vpngate.net/en/howto_sstp.aspx MS-SSTP] options can be used.
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'''Mac/Linux'''
  
==Troubleshooting==
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* Simply import an OpenVPN config file of a Japanese server in your network manager.
''See main article: [[Tutorial: Troubleshooting]]''
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* Alternatively, there is L2TP/IPsec interface, which is usually pre-installed, so it is possible to set it up directly without installing any clients.
  
[[File:Error_.png|thumb|right]]
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Other free options include:
* Have you cleared your cache? ''Try doing it again in Incognito''.
 
* Have you tried logging in again on DMM or obtaining a new API link?
 
* Have you tried running other sites? ''The problem might stem from your internet connection.''
 
* Were you using viewers? ''Try logging in normally on your browser.''
 
* Were you banned? ''Login to DMM to confirm whether or not you receive a black error message.''
 
** Banned accounts see the cat error-message through an API link and the black error message through DMM.
 
* Is your computer clock correct? ''Try switching to your correct timezone.''
 
** Issues stemming from your computer clock settings are common.
 
  
==Mobile Gameplay==
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* [https://protonvpn.com/ ProtonVPN].
The only officially supported ways to play are via the [[Kancolle Android Version]] or through a desktop browser client (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, etc.). Any other implementations of flash, such as mobile flash imitations/emulations or even mobile versions of chrome are not supported. These are not recommend as your data may not be secure, and may also not send data to the KC servers in the same way as an officially supported method would, putting you at risk of getting banned.
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* Chrome extensions such as [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/setupvpn-lifetime-free-vp/oofgbpoabipfcfjapgnbbjjaenockbdp SetupVPN]<!-- and ?--> can be used as well.
{{clear}}
 
  
[[Category:Tutorial]]
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=See Also=
[[Category:Help]]
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{{Help}}

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Currently, the game is only available to people connecting with Japanese IP addresses. Thus, this page guides on how to bypass this restriction.

There are two options to connect to the game:

Note that for creating a new game account, it is necessary to use a Japanese VPN, preferably with all other methods disabled.

Bypassing Blocks

KanColle Gadget Server Block

Since February 26, 2020, KanColle gadget server is blocking all non-Japanese IP addresses directly; thus, extra steps are required to load the game:

  • On Android GotoBrowser can be used: a substitute gadget server will be used if the "alter gadget URL" option is enabled in settings. The substitute server will serve the login assets, allowing a user to log in without needing to access the actual gadget server. Additional connection options can be used as well. Clearing cache may be required.
  • Poi (latest nightly version) can use a local cache folder, allowing to serve the login assets from a local folder, again, bypassing the need to connect to the real gadget server. The "3rd party cache" folder can be found in common settings (%appdata%/poi/MyCache be default on Windows), the path to login assets should be 3rd party cache folder/KanColle/gadget_html5 (%appdata%/poi/MyCache/KanColle/gadget_html5 for Windows; technically, only gadget_html5 folder is required to log in). Clearing cache in common settings and restarting the viewer may be required. A plugin can be used to automatically update the local cache.
  • Options for Chrome:
  • KCCacheProxy can be used with browsers and viewers that support proxy connections. It serves assets from a local cache and so should also speed up asset loading.

General DMM Cookie-based Block

To ensure that region-restricted pages are accessed only from Japan DMM is using an IP check to set a region flag in its cookies every time a page is loaded. Then the flag is used to check if a region-restricted page can be accessed. It is possible to bypass this restriction by changing the flag right before loading each page or by setting a path-overriding cookie.

The following tools automatically override the necessary cookies when needed:

  • Poi, the cookie setting should be enabled.
  • If you want to browse other DMM games, and not just play KanColle, on Chrome you can use one of the following extensions:

To override the cookies manually:

  • Log into dmm.com if not logged in already, choose an interface language if asked. Make sure the page is fully loaded once you logged in.
  • Open the developer tools.
  • Copy-paste the following code into the console:
expires=new Date(+new Date()+31536e6).toUTCString()
document.cookie=`ckcy=1;expires=${expires};path=/netgame;domain=.dmm.com`

VPN or Proxy

Different VPN and proxy server providers can be used, as long as they have Japanese locations. Refer to their documentation on how to use them.

Note that VPN/Proxy is only required during login (the real gadget server will be accessed via a Japanese IP address) and can be disabled afterward (game servers do not require a Japanese IP).

One free option is VPN Gate, an "Academic Experiment Project" by the University of Tsukuba. The site can also be used to check your apparent IP address and location. It is NOT recommended to be used when you are handling sensitive data such as when entering your card details.

Windows

Mac/Linux

  • Simply import an OpenVPN config file of a Japanese server in your network manager.
  • Alternatively, there is L2TP/IPsec interface, which is usually pre-installed, so it is possible to set it up directly without installing any clients.

Other free options include:

See Also