


Open the launcher as admin from the directory and in options disable Enable Cache Check. Select Elite/Horizons/Odyssey bottom list > select UPGRADE. Go to Steam\steamapps\common\Elite Dangerous and start EDlauncher.exe

Make sure you are using the correct email/account to log in. Originally posted by frontier support: ""We are aware that this issue has been encountered sporadically before and primarily advise that, should it happen again in the future, you do not take action against your account linking in order to independently fix the issue but await further information via official Elite Dangerous channels.""(It is a Steam authentication issue: keep restarting launcher/steam/try later) (no matter what, you need to restart steam after linking if doing so) You may need to go to, and enter your key. Input the code once, close launcher(all windows) and restart steam. * Login loop / "Verification sent to your email": Registration can take a while, so read the manual (you will need the information) do remember to log in with steam on the webpage/launcher. (steam mainly for humble bundle, epic or standalone see * below)ġ Do not close launcher/browser while creating account/verifying.(all)Ģ Install the game, create account and link with steam there, then enter verification code.ģ Important: enter verification code, only once! Then close launcher & restart steam. Game not installing/starting:Įlite can take a long time to start up due to net & shaders, so it is a good idea to make sure it's not a firewall, antivirus or disc capacity/temp files issue.
