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Does anyone know if you're allowed to have multiple accounts?

Sarah_Lynn
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I mean I figure as long as I'm paying for them legally and am not doing anything against the rules with them, having two accounts just for the sake of having more character slots or whatever wouldn't really be an issue, but I'm curious.

Inb4, "why would you need two?" "why would you pay for two?" and anything else that isn't the answer to my question, I didn't ask if you approved of the things I choose to spend my time and money on, I asked if you know if this is allowed or not.
I spend way too much time and money on this game.
  • Jitterbug
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    You are, to my knowledge, allowed to have as many as you want.
  • Syntse
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    Nothing against having multiple accounts. Have as many as you like.

    Playing multiple accounts simultaneously might be considered against the rules. Especially if you bot the other one to follow and help the other one.
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  • Sarah_Lynn
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    Thanks, this is what I thought I just wanted to make sure.
    I spend way too much time and money on this game.
  • danno8
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    As long as there is a person behind the keyboard directing traffic (without illegal macros or the like), then I am sure ZoS is fine with you buying lots and lots of accounts, and playing them simultaneously if you want.
  • ebunts14_ESO
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    Some serious players tend to have 6 to 10 accounts when playing a MMO. Zenimax would be no different. Just do not use bots though.
  • ZOS_GaryA
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    Hey there folks,

    Just an obligatory link to the terms of service. :)
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  • fromtesonlineb16_ESO
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    Syntse wrote: »
    Playing multiple accounts simultaneously might be considered against the rules..
    Please don't post a blatant untruth .. there is NOTHING in the TOS that even HINTS at this.

    Sure, your next sentence is correct but the one I quoted is entirely false. Stop posting misinformation, even as a 'might be'.

    Edited by fromtesonlineb16_ESO on January 13, 2015 3:08PM
  • Winnower
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    i have 2 accounts. love it. i can send mails to the other one, etc.
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  • Elsonso
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    ZOS_GaryA wrote: »
    Hey there folks,

    Just an obligatory link to the terms of service. :)

    I wonder if anyone reads section 5, paragraph 3.
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  • ContraTempo
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    Ok, I just looked over the TOS and I did not see anything that requires us to buy a 2nd copy of the game to have a 2nd account. Did I miss it somewhere?
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  • Rune_Relic
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    ZOS_GaryA wrote: »
    Hey there folks,

    Just an obligatory link to the terms of service. :)

    I wonder if anyone reads section 5, paragraph 3.

    I always found section 9 paragraph 3 the most appealing my self.
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  • Elsonso
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    Ok, I just looked over the TOS and I did not see anything that requires us to buy a 2nd copy of the game to have a 2nd account. Did I miss it somewhere?

    You would have to have a second license key to associate with the account in order to activate the account. You can create a second account, using your real name and email address information, but you cannot use it to get into the game until you show proof of license and activate it on the account.
    Rune_Relic wrote: »
    ZOS_GaryA wrote: »
    Hey there folks,

    Just an obligatory link to the terms of service. :)

    I wonder if anyone reads section 5, paragraph 3.

    I always found section 9 paragraph 3 the most appealing my self.

    In January 2015, the interest at the time was the removal of the 180-day subscription option and speculation that the game was going Free to Play.



    Edited by Elsonso on April 16, 2016 10:45PM
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  • newtinmpls
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    Sarah_Lynn wrote: »
    I mean I figure as long as I'm paying for them legally and am not doing anything against the rules with them, having two accounts just for the sake of having more character slots or whatever wouldn't really be an issue, but I'm curious..

    I have two accounts that are subbed, and then yet a third one that I started, but have not subbed or bought any DLC for it ... yet
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  • ZOS_CoriJ
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    We are closing and locking this thread as it is a necro thread from an old discussion.
    This question comes up frequently and you will find the latest answer on this issue (from last month) here.

    To answer the question: Multiple accounts are permitted by any player so long as they are solely owned and used by that player.

    For future discussions: Please be sure to start a new thread. This keeps from repeats of old and outdated information. Additionally, we always suggest checking the forums for recent answers.
    Edited by ZOS_CoriJ on April 20, 2016 4:14PM
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