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==Registration==
 
Future admirals must create an account on [https://www.dmm.com/en/my/-/register/ DMM]. '''An English DMM account is fine''', as players only need a VPN/ Proxy to connect to the game and enter the lottery. Check out the [[Tutorial: Proxy Connection|Proxy Connection]] guide for more information on how to do this. Please read the [[Tutorial:_How_to_Register#FAQ|FAQ section]] before asking for help.
 
  
In recent attempts at acquiring a DMM account, there is a problem everytime someone tries to verify their e-mail. To solve this, first click the e-mail link to verify your account, then when the error page appears, copy the URL and paste it to a new tab and hit 'enter'. It should say that the verification is complete.  
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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>
  
===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 the [https://twitter.com/KanColle_STAFF official Twitter account] and occurs almost daily.
 
* English translations of the lottery information can be found on [http://www.himeuta.net/ Himeuta Channel].
 
* If you're unable to participate in any of the lotteries, you can request help [http://www.himeuta.net/f49-lottery-help/].'''
 
  
For a video tutorial on the registration process, see:
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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.''
* Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNqEg1E2_zk
 
* Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdECz6eTxFA
 
  
==Finding Lottery Info==
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==Step 1: DMM Account==
===Lottery Tweet===
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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.
You need to look for a message on [https://twitter.com/KanColle_STAFF KanColle STAFF Twitter] that's similar to this:
 
<div style="width:520px;">
 
{{Tweet
 
|link = https://twitter.com/KanColle_STAFF/status/576563226697031680
 
|JP = 次回の「艦これ」新規着任サーバ開放は、【本日】実施致します!<br />
 
開放日時:【3/14(土曜日) 17:00】開放開始予定<br />
 
開放方式:【抽選】による多段階着任方式<br />
 
開放規模:新規【約10,000名】規模予定<br />
 
開放サーバ:計7~8サーバ群投入予定 ※調整中
 
|EN =
 
}}
 
</div>
 
* The first line is usually a greeting and intro statement.
 
* The usual second line: '''開放日時''' is the date and time
 
** '''【3/14(土曜日) 17:00】''' means March 14 (Saturday) 17:00 ('''JST''')
 
* The usual third line: '''開放方式''' is the method of entry
 
** '''【抽選】''' means Lottery
 
** '''【無抽選着任モード】''' means there's no lottery! (rare)
 
* The usual fourth line: '''開放規模''' is the number of players that can enter today
 
** 【約10,000名】 means around 10,000 slots for new players
 
  
===Other Announcements===
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==Step 2: Bypassing Region Lock==
If the lottery time for the specific day is not yet available, you will need to look for something similar to this:
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{{main|Tutorial: Connection}}
<div style="width:520px;">
 
{{Tweet
 
|link = https://twitter.com/KanColle_STAFF/status/576563226697031680
 
|JP = 次回の「艦これ」新規着任サーバ開放は、明後日【3/14】に実施予定です。<br />
 
開放日時:【3/14(土曜日)】開放予定<br />
 
開放方式:【抽選】による多段階着任方式<br />
 
開放規模:新規【約10,000名】規模予定 ※調整中<br />
 
開放サーバ:複数サーバ群投入予定 ※調整中
 
|EN =
 
}}
 
</div>
 
* 朝 = morning
 
* 昼 = afternoon
 
* 夕方 = evening
 
* 夜 = night
 
* 調整中 = Time adjustment in progress
 
  
==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 facilitate your lottery attempt:
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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 to the site, clear your browser cache.
 
*Set your PC timezone to JST (UTC+09:00. 5 minutes time deviation is fine).
 
  
*Set your browser cache to at least 1024MB (''not mandatory, but recommended'').
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<gallery type="slideshow" widths="250">
**Windows Chrome: create another shortcut to Chrome (go to the program folder) and append its "Target" path (right click > Properties) with this at the end:{{Talkquote|text=
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KanColle_StartGame.png|KanColle Game Information Page
'''<nowiki>chrome.exe" --disk-cache-size=1073741824</nowiki>'''
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DMM_RegionSetting.png|Japanese Region Button
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DMM_ErrorArea_ENG.png|DMM English Error Area Page
** Mac Chrome: create a .command file with the following command (Replace /Applications/Google\ Chrome.app/Contents/MacOS/Google\ Chrome with your app location):
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DMM_ErrorArea_JPN.png|DMM Japanese Error Area Page
{{Template:Talkquote|||text = #!/bin/sh
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DMM_ErrorAreaMini_JPN.png|DMM Japanese Error Area Page on login screen
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</gallery>
  
/Applications/Google\ Chrome.app/Contents/MacOS/Google\ Chrome --disk-cache-size=1073741824 &
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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.
* Remember to close your Chrome browser (Mac users must make sure it has quit) before restarting if you are changing your disk cache size.
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[[File:DMM_Enroll.png|thumb|DMM NetGame Enrollment]]
* To verify the current disk cache size of your Chrome browser, go to this address:
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You have to enter 3 pieces of information, from the top to the bottom:
**chrome://net-internals/#httpCache
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*Nickname
**Look for '''Max size'''. It should now be '''1073741824'''.
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*Gender (Male/Female)
*Once you reach the cat waiting screen (refer to top-left image below), refresh at the interval specified in each lottery post ([https://twitter.com/KanColle_STAFF/statuses/457099059388354560 Example], listing 3-5 minutes as the advised refresh interval); if none is provided, every 5-10 minutes is recommended.
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*Birth date
**5分 (5 minutes); 10分 (10 minutes).
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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.
  
<gallery type="slideshow" widths="500">
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==Step 4: Server Selection==
Lottery1.jpg|You made it into the lottery! Keep refreshing every 5~10 minutes.
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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.
Tutorial-servernotfull.jpg|You have won a place. Click on a server with a green/blue bar.
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Tutorial-fullserver.jpg|Servers are full; you missed the lottery. Please try again next time.
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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]].
Lottery2.jpg|You did not get into the lottery. Please try again next time.
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Error1.jpg|A network error has occurred.
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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.''
maintainance.jpg|Game/site is in maintenance.
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KanColle Error.jpg|An error has occurred.
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==Registration FAQ==
</gallery>
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'''I click on the big red button and nothing happens!'''
{{clr}}
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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.  
  
==FAQ==
 
'''Are there people who are willing to help newbies who is unable to enter the lottery?'''
 
*Check [http://www.himeuta.net/f2-news-announcements/ Kancolle forum] for lottery help as there are people out there who will help make an account for those who did not manage to get in.
 
 
'''Help! I'm getting a B-001 error when attempting to register!'''
 
'''Help! I'm getting a B-001 error when attempting to register!'''
 
*Try a different VPN.
 
*Try a different VPN.
 
*Clear your cache.
 
*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 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.
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'''This page is not available in your area.'''
 
'''This page is not available in your area.'''
 
*Connect to a VPN before opening KanColle.
 
*Connect to a VPN before opening KanColle.
 
*Refresh the page. (It's just a false error from DMM)
 
*Refresh the page. (It's just a false error from DMM)
'''I got (or stuck) into the lottery process, although the lottery hasn't started/has ended already.'''
 
*''Set your timezone to Japan/JST.''
 
'''When I connected to the game all the servers were full''', '''what do I do?'''
 
*You missed the lottery process. Follow the lottery process to get into the game, and if you fail, try again in another lottery.
 
'''NOTE: '''If you receive the screen with the servers list and they appear full you may still have gotten a place; click on all the servers to make sure. Only servers showing "満" are actually full.
 
  
'''What time does the Lottery start?'''
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'''When I connected to the game all the servers were full (満), what do I do?'''
*Check the [https://twitter.com/KanColle_STAFF/ official twitter] for the exact time by looking through the [[Tutorial:_How_to_Register#Finding_Lottery_Info|lottery info]] .
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* The capacity status of the servers is meaningless. Just click on anyone to join it.
'''Why is it so hard to get in? I have been trying for a few days!'''
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*You are competing with thousands of other users for spots. Keep trying and don't give up hope.
 
*Don't be impatient and refresh more often than recommended, as it will lower your chances.
 
 
'''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, you only have to win the lottery once.
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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.
  
[[Category:Tutorial]]
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=See Also=
[[Category:Help]]
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{{Help}}

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