Prerequisite knowledge:
Registering on VATSIM is a simple process. This article applies to all flight simmers, no matter what platform you are using.
To get started, visit the VATSIM website, at https://www.vatsim.net/.
Registering on VATSIM is a simple process. This article applies to all flight simmers, no matter what platform you are using.
To get started, visit the VATSIM website, at https://www.vatsim.net/.
Start by clicking the "Join Here" button, on the home page.
This will take you to the "Join VATSIM" page. Once there, read through the provided documentation, and click on the link to the Sign Up Page. From there, follow the instructions and fill out the required information.
Be sure to use your real name, otherwise VATSIM may request proof of your name through photos of your ID (we disagree with this practice, but it's their policy).
Once the form is submitted, you will recieve your VATSIM credentials (CID and password) via email. From there, you are ready to start flying on the VATSIM network!
For instructions regarding connecting to VATSIM, refer to the next article, Connecting to the network (FSX and P3D users only).
Once the form is submitted, you will recieve your VATSIM credentials (CID and password) via email. From there, you are ready to start flying on the VATSIM network!
For instructions regarding connecting to VATSIM, refer to the next article, Connecting to the network (FSX and P3D users only).