So , some of us who preordered and have been playing with our early access code provided by the digital download company named Digital River only provided us with Early Access REG codes.
To prove this I logged into my order account threw their site as you can see here. If you wish to log into yours as well here is the link www.findmyorder.com.
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1 FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn [PC DOWNLOAD]
ffxivsetup.exe
Unlock Code: --------------- some randome code with 18 digits
Serial Number: Early Access code only
PC Digital Download
Electronic Download
FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Installation Instructions
Download the FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn PC Digital Download file.
Double click the “ffxivsetup.exe” file and select the appropriate region and language settings.
Please note that this will also set the in-game language, but you can change this setting at any time within the FFXIV: ARR launcher program.
Ensure that you have at least 20 GB of free space available on your hard disk drive.
A User Account Control prompt may be displayed for Windows Vista® and Windows® 7 users. Select Yes to proceed with the installation.
Please launch the installer as a user with administrator rights. Windows Vista® and Windows® 7 users may be prompted for an administrator password.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the FFXIV: ARR launcher onto your hard drive.
After you have successfully installed the launcher, run the program to check for any updates and proceed to register FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn.
Follow the onscreen instructions and carefully read through and accept the FFXIV: ARR Software License Agreement, Square Enix Account Agreement, and the FFXIV: ARR User Agreement.
Please note that a Square Enix Account is required to play FFXIV:ARR. If you do not possess a Square Enix Account, you will be asked to register one at this time. If you already have a Square Enix Account, you do not need to register a separate one and may proceed to sign in with your current Square Enix Account. To create a new Square Enix Account, you may alternatively access the following page using your internet browser. http://www.square-enix.com/na/account/
When requested, please enter the product registration code to complete the initial registration process.
To begin playing, enter your Square Enix Account username and password and select Log In.
After logging in, the launcher will check for the latest game data. If necessary, the latest files will be downloaded from the network, and the game will be updated to the most recent version. This process is automatic, and can take anywhere from several minutes to several hours to complete. The estimated time remaining will be displayed under the download progress bar.
Once the game has been updated, the Play button will be displayed. Click this button to start the game.
1 FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Pre-Order Bonus Package
Final_Fantasy_XIV_Early_Access_Instructions.pdf
Serial Number: an 18 digit number that doesnt work for REG code
Electronic Download
Instructions to sign up for early access to the game:
Visit http://preorder.na.finalfantasyxiv.com and register. You will be notified via email prior to the launch of the game on when you can return and redeem your preorder code to unlock Early Access to the game along with instructions on how to receive your Cait Sith Doll minion and Moogle Cap digital content.
You will need an active Square Enix account to complete this process so, if you want to set one up in advance, please go here: http://na.square-enix.com/members.
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