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==Registration==
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{{Tutorialportal}}
Welcome.
 
  
Future admirals must create an account on [https://www.dmm.com/en/my/-/register/ DMM], '''English DMM account is fine'''. You only need a VPN to connect to the game as well as to enter the lottery. Check out the [http://kancolle.wikia.com/wiki/Tutorial:_Proxy_Connection Proxy Connection] guide for more info on how to do this.
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<div style="margin:20px 10px 30px; padding:10px; font-size:16px; text-align:center; border:5px solid #5c5; font-weight:bold">For a comprehensive video tutorial, please watch:<br>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjG6kRgm9qc Registering & configuration for foreigners]<br>-<br>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfBpe54OOr4 Configuration for Mobile]</div>
  
==Entry Lottery==
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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.-->
Currently, the entry of new admirals is limited by lottery. The time of the entrance lottery is announced on [https://twitter.com/KanColle_STAFF the official Twitter account] and takes place almost daily.
 
  
===Finding Lottery Info===
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''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.''
You are looking for a message on Twitter that looks like this:
 
  
本日の新規サーバ開放、実施中です!<br />
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==Step 1: DMM Account==
開放日時:9/20(金)【12:00】※現在順次開放中です!<br />
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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.
着任方式:【抽選】による多段階着任方式<br />
 
着任規模:新規【8,000名】規模予定<br />
 
開放サーバ:<br />
 
主力【ブイン基地サーバ】<br />
 
支援【ショートランド泊地サーバ】<br />
 
<nowiki>#艦これ</nowiki>
 
  
There's only two things you care about in this message:
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==Step 2: Bypassing Region Lock==
*9/20(金)【12:00】
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{{main|Tutorial: Connection}}
**The lottery will take place on September 20 at 12:00 Japan Standard Time (JST)
 
**This time is given using the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24-hour_clock 24-hour clock] convention
 
*【8,000名】
 
**There will be 8000 slots in the lottery
 
  
===Entering the Lottery===
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You will need a Japanese VPN in order to sign up for the game. Refer to the main article for detailed instructions.
Navigate to the [http://www.dmm.com/netgame/social/application/-/detail/=/app_id=854854/ game website] at the specified time to enter the lottery.
 
  
Here are tips from the staff to ensure you have a successful lottery:
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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.
*Before connecting, clear your browser cache.
 
*Set your PC timezone to JST (UTC+09:00, 5 minutes time deviation is ok).
 
*Set your browser cache to at least 1024MB (''not mandatory, but recommended'').
 
**Chrome: modify the end of shortcut link into this
 
<blockquote>'''<nowiki>chrome.exe" --disk-cache-size=1073741824</nowiki>'''</blockquote>
 
*Once you reach the cat waiting screen, refresh every 5~10 minutes.
 
**5分 (5 minutes); 10分 (10 minutes).
 
*Do not under any circumstances reload the page earlier than mentioned in the lottery (e.g. 4min59sec), It lowers your chances.
 
*Those who do not make it into the lottery have a increased chance on the next day.
 
  
<gallery type="slideshow">
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<gallery type="slideshow" widths="250">
Lottery1.jpg|You made it into the lottery. Keep refreshing every 5~10 minutes.
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KanColle_StartGame.png|KanColle Game Information Page
Tutorial-servernotfull.jpg|You have won a place, click on server which has a green/blue bar.
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DMM_RegionSetting.png|Japanese Region Button
Tutorial-fullserver.jpg|Server full, you missed the lottery. Please try again tomorrow.
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DMM_ErrorArea_ENG.png|DMM English Error Area Page
Lottery2.jpg|You did not make it into the lottery. Please try again tomorrow.
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DMM_ErrorArea_JPN.png|DMM Japanese Error Area Page
Error1.jpg|A network error has occurred.
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DMM_ErrorAreaMini_JPN.png|DMM Japanese Error Area Page on login screen
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
==FAQ==
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==Step 3: KanColle Enrollment==
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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.
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[[File:DMM_Enroll.png|thumb|DMM NetGame Enrollment]]
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You have to enter 3 pieces of information, from the top to the bottom:
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*Nickname
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*Gender (Male/Female)
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*Birth date
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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.
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==Step 4: Server Selection==
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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.
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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]].
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''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.''
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==Registration FAQ==
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'''I click on the big red button and nothing happens!'''
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*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.
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'''My verify email is not working!'''
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*On some email clients, there is a problem when verifying your e-mail. To solve this, copy and paste the verification link into your browser instead of clicking on the link. It should say that the verification is complete.
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'''Help! I'm getting a B-001 error when attempting to register!'''
 
'''Help! I'm getting a B-001 error when attempting to register!'''
*Use a different VPN
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*Try a different VPN.
*Clear your cache
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*Clear your cache.
'''When I connected to the game all the servers were full''', '''what do I do?'''
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*This can also be fixed by visiting the English website without a VPN by logging in there and then turning on your VPN to visit the Japanese website.
*You miss the lottery process. Follow the lottery process to get into the game, and if you fail, try again in another lottery.
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'''What time does the lottery start??'''
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'''This page is not available in your area.'''
*Lottery generally begins in the afternoon around 16:30 JST (&plusmn; 1 hour). Don't forget to check the twitter for the exact time.
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*Connect to a VPN before opening KanColle.
'''Why is it so hard to get in? I have been trying for a few days!'''
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*Refresh the page. (It's just a false error from DMM)
*You are competing with thousands of other users for spots, keep trying don't give up hope.
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*Don't be a retard and refresh earlier than what was recommended on the screen, it will lower your chances.
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'''When I connected to the game all the servers were full (満), what do I do?'''
'''I got (or stuck) into the lottery process, although the lottery hasn't started/has ended already.'''
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* The capacity status of the servers is meaningless. Just click on anyone to join it.
*Set your timezone to Japan/JST.
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'''Do I have to do this every time I want to play?'''
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*No. Once you have selected a server, you never have to visit this page again.
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'''Where do I go to play the game!?'''
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*The direct link to the KanColle game information page is http://www.dmm.com/netgame_s/kancolle/
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*The direct link to the game itself is http://www.dmm.com/netgame/social/-/gadgets/=/app_id=854854/
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** This link only works ''after'' you have enrolled in the game.
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=See Also=
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{{Help}}

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For a comprehensive video tutorial, please watch:
Registering & configuration for foreigners
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Configuration for Mobile

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 read the FAQ for additional help. If you are still having problems registering, you can try the Kancolle Wiki Discord for further assistance.

Step 1: DMM Account

The first thing that must be done is creating an account on the 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

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 KanColle page.

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.

DMM NetGame Enrollment

You have to enter 3 pieces of information, from the top to the bottom:

  • Nickname
  • Gender (Male/Female)
  • 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.

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

The server browser

.

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

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.

My verify email is not working!

  • On some email clients, there is a problem when verifying your e-mail. To solve this, copy and paste the verification link into your browser instead of clicking on the link. It should say that the verification is complete.

Help! I'm getting a B-001 error when attempting to register!

  • Try a different VPN.
  • Clear your cache.
  • This can also be fixed by visiting the English website without a VPN by logging in there and then turning on your VPN to visit the Japanese website.

This page is not available in your area.

  • Connect to a VPN before opening KanColle.
  • Refresh the page. (It's just a false error from DMM)

When I connected to the game all the servers were full (満), what do I do?

  • The capacity status of the servers is meaningless. Just click on anyone to join it.

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.

Where do I go to play the game!?

See Also