Unable to add account

If you are unable to add a specific account to the launcher because of a login error. The following troubleshooting steps may assist you with the issue: 


Deleting launcher cookies 

Issues adding accounts to the launcher can be caused by corrupt launcher cookies.  

To delete the launcher cookies, see the following steps:  

Windows OS 

  • Press and hold the Windows key on your keyboard while pressing R (this will open a run window). 
  • Copy and paste the following line into the run window: 

 %LOCALAPPDATA%\CCP\EVE\ 

  • You should see a few folders there. One should be named QtWebEngine 
  • Open that folder. Then open Default. 
  • Delete the two of the files in there. Cookies and Cookies-journal. 

This will not reset any progress in your accounts nor remove them from the launcher.

Mac OS

  • Press L-Shift + CMD + G 
  • Copy and paste the following line into the run window:  

~/Library/Application Support/CCP/EVE/QtWebEngine/Default/ 

  • Delete the two of the files in there. Cookies and Cookies-journal by moving them to the trash. 

This will not reset any progress in your accounts nor remove them from the launcher.

Invalid username / password 

Please verify that your login credentials are correct. If you are having issues remembering your credentials, you can reset your password in our Account Recovery page or submit a support ticket if you do not have access to the email address on the account. 


If you are still having issues adding accounts to your launcher, you can submit a ticket to our help center: 

Submit a Support Ticket

Be sure to add the following information: 

Launcher logs

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