During signup
Where to enter a Star Citizen referral code
Need the exact field and nothing else? Use “Referral Code (optional)” on the RSI signup form before you create the account, then verify your email and move on.
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
Exact field
Enter referral code STAR-FSRJ-5N7Z in “Referral Code (optional)” before you submit the RSI signup form. That is the clean version to plan around.
- The easiest path is the referral link because it opens signup with the code already filled in.
- If you type it manually, use the field on the signup form before you create the account.
- After signup, verify your email and keep the same account for Free Fly or for a starter pack later.
- Need the wider referral answer? Use the main referral guide.
Do this now
- Open the RSI signup page — the referral link is the easiest version because the code is already there.
- Find “Referral Code (optional)” — if you are entering it manually, paste the code into that field before you submit the form.
- Create the account — finish signup normally.
- Verify your email — then keep that same account for Free Fly or for the package you may buy later.
What usually goes wrong
| Mistake | What happens | Do this instead |
|---|---|---|
| Creating the account first | You miss the clean signup step and turn it into a recovery problem. | Enter the code before you submit the signup form. |
| Looking for a checkout field | You think the code failed because nothing shows up in the cart. | Use the signup form, not checkout. Referral is an account-creation step. |
| Typing the code from memory | A small typo can block it. | Copy and paste the code or use the referral link. |
Next step
- Main referral guide — the full answer on timing, bonus, and the 24-hour backup window.
- Can you add it after signup? — use this if the account already exists.
- Referral bonus checklist — the shortest clean signup path.
- Free Fly — create the account now and decide later with real playtime.
FAQ
Where do I enter a Star Citizen referral code?
On the RSI signup form, in the "Referral Code (optional)" field, before you create the account.
Can I use the referral link instead of typing the code?
Yes. RSI says the referral link is the preferred method because it opens signup with the code already filled in.
Does the code change the price?
No. It is not a discount code. It only adds the signup bonus.
What if I already created the account?
RSI says brand-new accounts have a short 24-hour grace window after creation. Check your account summary right away instead of treating that as the normal path.
Do I need to buy right away?
No. You can create the account with the code now, then try Free Fly or buy later if the game feels worth keeping.