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Big Dallocort
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2014-05-21 16:42:52 UTC
Hi all I'm sure the answer is on the forum somewhere but I'm in a bit of a rush to go digging,

Basically I just set up an alt, my main is logged in through steam the alt through the game launcher. When I try log my alt it says I can't have a subscription and trail account logged in at the same time. So what's the solution guy's?
Ramona McCandless
Silent Vale
LinkNet
#2 - 2014-05-21 16:43:26 UTC
Big Dallocort wrote:
Hi all I'm sure the answer is on the forum somewhere but I'm in a bit of a rush to go digging,

Basically I just set up an alt, my main is logged in through steam the alt through the game launcher. When I try log my alt it says I can't have a subscription and trail account logged in at the same time. So what's the solution guy's?


Get a full account for your alt

"Yea, some dude came in and was normal for first couple months, so I gave him director." - Sean Dunaway

"A singular character could be hired to penetrate another corps space... using gorilla like tactics..." - Chane Morgann
Big Dallocort
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#3 - 2014-05-21 16:45:16 UTC
Cheers, not that I doubt you, but is that all it takes?
Ramona McCandless
Silent Vale
LinkNet
#4 - 2014-05-21 16:50:31 UTC
Big Dallocort wrote:
Cheers, not that I doubt you, but is that all it takes?


Yup

The only thing preventing you from running multiple accounts is making sure theya re all subbed.

HOWEVER

I dont use steam, so if there is an issue there, I am unaware of it

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"A singular character could be hired to penetrate another corps space... using gorilla like tactics..." - Chane Morgann
ISD Supogo
ISD BH
ISD Alliance
#5 - 2014-05-21 16:59:46 UTC
As Ramona previously mentioned, that is correct. From the EVElopedia:

Quote:
Please note: Trial accounts are not able to be logged in at the same time as any other account from the same location, regardless of the second account’s status. Once the trial account becomes a full account you will be able to log it in at the same time as another full account.


https://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Trial_account_limitations

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Nolen Cadmar
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#6 - 2014-05-21 17:14:01 UTC
A corpmate of mine has has issues in the past with Steam and trying to run 2 accounts. Both accounts were subscribed, but Steam prevented him from launching a 2nd client for some reason.

I think the issue might have been resolved now though?

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Erufen Rito
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#7 - 2014-05-21 23:01:48 UTC
Big Dallocort wrote:
Hi all I'm sure the answer is on the forum somewhere but I'm in a bit of a rush to go digging,

Basically I just set up an alt, my main is logged in through steam the alt through the game launcher. When I try log my alt it says I can't have a subscription and trail account logged in at the same time. So what's the solution guy's?


Bolded it in case you missed it.

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Xavier Higdon
Science and Trade Institute
Caldari State
#8 - 2014-05-21 23:55:02 UTC
Nolen Cadmar wrote:
A corpmate of mine has has issues in the past with Steam and trying to run 2 accounts. Both accounts were subscribed, but Steam prevented him from launching a 2nd client for some reason.

I think the issue might have been resolved now though?


No, it hasn't been resolved. It is impossible to multibox EvE Online through Steam. You can, however, have one account on Steam and others directly subscribed through CCP and multibox those. Steam doesn't allow multiple instances of any game to run, and you can only sign into an EvE account purchased through Steam through the Steam launcher. Thank god I knew about this before I bought my second account or I would have been really angry.
Big Dallocort
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#9 - 2014-05-21 23:59:38 UTC
Thanks guys I'll give it a bash
Elmonky
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#10 - 2014-05-22 08:36:05 UTC
Other than it being a trial account I know where you went wrong






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Big Dallocort
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#11 - 2014-05-22 09:07:43 UTC
Have it up and running, thanks for the input guys