After signup
Can you add a Star Citizen referral code after signup?
Yes, but only as a short recovery step for a brand-new account. RSI says new accounts have a 24-hour grace window after creation, so this page is only about what to check right now.
Use referral code to start with 50,000.
Use it during signup. No price change — just the starter bonus.
Create account + claim bonus
Where to paste it New accounts only
Quick answer
Short answer
Yes, for a brand-new account RSI says there is a short 24-hour grace window after account creation. Treat that as recovery, not as the normal path.
- Log in and check the bottom of your RSI account summary panel right away.
- If the referral entry box is still there, use it immediately and move on.
- If the box is gone, stop expecting a later fix. RSI says support cannot add the code after account creation.
- For every future signup, use the code during account creation and remove the problem before it starts.
Check now
- Confirm the account is brand-new — this recovery path is only for the short window after creation.
- Log in to RSI — click your user icon and open the account summary panel.
- Look for the referral entry box at the bottom — if it is still there, enter the code immediately.
- If the box is gone — keep the account and move on. Do not wait for a purchase to fix it later.
What usually goes wrong
| Mistake | What happens | Do this instead |
|---|---|---|
| Treating the 24-hour box as the plan | You turn a clean signup step into a recovery problem. | Use the code during account creation whenever possible. |
| Waiting until after you buy | The purchase does not retroactively add the bonus. | Separate signup from buying. Referral belongs to account creation. |
| Making a second account immediately | You create confusion around purchases, access, and future use. | Keep one clean account unless you intentionally decide to restart. |
Next step
- Main referral guide — the full answer on timing, bonus, and the clean signup path.
- Where to enter the code — use this if you have not created the account yet.
- Referral code not working? — use this if your real problem is a failed entry, not the recovery window itself.
- Free Fly — keep the account and test the game before spending money.
FAQ
Can I add a referral code after I created my account?
Yes, but only for a brand-new account and only inside the short 24-hour grace window RSI documents. Signup is still the normal path to plan around.
Where do I check that 24-hour backup window?
Log in, click your user icon, and check the bottom of the RSI account summary panel for the referral entry box.
What if the field is already gone?
Treat the referral step as missed. RSI says support cannot add the code after the account is created.
Will buying a starter pack fix it later?
No. Buying later does not retroactively add the signup bonus.
Should I make a second account just for the bonus?
Usually no. Keep one clean account unless you truly have no pledges and intentionally want to start over.