Step by step

Create a free RSI account with a referral code

You can set up your Star Citizen account for free with the referral code. You do not need to buy a Game Package; Free Fly and any purchase decision can come later.

Free accountCheck the codeNo purchase required

At a glance

  • An RSI account is free and does not commit you to buying a Game Package.
  • Before submitting, check your email address, account details and referral code.
  • If you forgot the code, check RSI’s official 24-hour grace-period instructions immediately.

Before you begin

Copy the referral code and check your email address first. You can create the free account without buying anything, then wait for a future Free Fly.

Creating an account does not commit you to a purchase. Check your PC and, if possible, try a Free Fly before considering a Starter Pack.

Step-by-step registration

Use the Registration page to check the code and official link in one place. If you register manually, locate the Referral Code field and verify it before submitting.

Check every character before you submit the form. That simple step avoids problems with the enlistment bonus.

  • Open the registration guide.
  • Open the official RSI sign-up form.
  • Check the Referral Code field.
  • Review your account details.
  • Create the free account, then decide what to do next at your own pace.

If you forgot the code

If the account already exists, follow RSI’s official instructions immediately. The Referral Program FAQ currently gives new accounts a 24-hour window to add a missed code.

After that window, RSI Support cannot add the code. Enter it during sign-up whenever possible and check it before completing registration.

After creating the account

You still do not need to buy anything. Your free account remains available: check for a Free Fly and assess your PC, then decide later whether you want an entry-level Starter Pack.

Install the launcher when you are ready to test or play. There is no need to rush this step.