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How to Sign Up for Iracing

Straight steps on how to sign up for iRacing and resolve common signup hiccups. For iRacing drivers who hit problems—follow this guide to create your account fast.

If you need a fast answer: create an iRacing account at iRacing.com, pick a subscription or free trial if available, verify your email, add payment (or PayPal), then download and run the iRacing installer. You’re in the right place to fix common signup hiccups quickly.

Quick Answer

To sign up, go to iRacing.com → click “Join Now” or “Start Free Trial,” fill in your details, confirm your email, choose a subscription, enter payment info, then download the simulator. If something blocks you (email not arriving, payment rejected, or duplicate account), follow the step-by-step fixes below.

What’s Really Going On

Signing up creates your iRacing account and links a subscription to it. The site then lets you download the simulator and content. Problems usually come from three causes: verification email getting filtered to spam, payment authorization failing (card/bank/region issues), or you already have an existing account tied to the email or Steam account. Knowing which one is happening lets you fix it fast.

Step-by-Step Fix

Start at the official site: open iRacing.com and click “Join Now” or “Start Free Trial.” Use a desktop browser for fewer issues.
Enter a real, accessible email and strong password. If you signed up via Steam, use “Sign in with Steam” instead of creating a second account.
Check your email for verification. If it doesn’t arrive in 5 minutes, check Spam/Junk and the Promotions tab. If still missing, request a resend from the signup page.
Add payment. If your card is declined, try PayPal or a different card; ensure billing name and address match the card’s bank records. International region mismatches can cause rejections—use a payment method issued in your country.
Download and run the iRacing installer from the site after verification. The installer will log you into the sim with the account you created.
If you hit “Account exists” or can’t log in, use the “Forgot Password” link or contact iRacing support with your email and any transaction IDs.

Extra Tips / Checklist

Try an incognito/private browser window to avoid autofill or cached form errors.
If email verification still fails, temporarily disable strict email filters or add noreply@iracing.com to your safe senders.
For Steam users: launch iRacing from Steam to link the accounts automatically; don’t create a separate iRacing web account with the same email.
Payment declined? Try PayPal or a prepaid card, or call your bank—fraud protection sometimes blocks simulator subscriptions.
Keep your username unique and professional; if it’s already taken, add numbers or short initials.

FAQs

Q: Can I get an iRacing free trial?
A: Sometimes—iRacing offers trials occasionally. Look for “Start Free Trial” on iRacing.com. If no trial appears, choose a monthly subscription or contact support about promotions.

Q: My verification email never arrived. What now?
A: Check Spam, Promotions, and any secondary folders. Request a resend, add noreply@iracing.com to safe senders, or try a different email provider if problems persist.

Q: Payment keeps failing—why?
A: Common reasons: billing address mismatch, bank blocking the charge, or region restrictions. Try PayPal or another card and confirm bank authorization.

Q: I signed in with Steam but can’t access my account.
A: Make sure you launched iRacing from Steam. If you accidentally made a separate web account, use “Forgot Password” or contact support to merge accounts.

Short Wrap-Up

Signing up is usually quick: create the account, verify email, add payment, then download the sim. If something blocks you, check spam, switch payment methods, or use the Steam sign-in path. Next step: launch iRacing and run the official test car to confirm your account and connection are working.