WoWS bonus code, invite code, or recruitment link?

These three systems have different purposes, conditions, and activation orders.

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Guide illustration: WoWS bonus code, invite code, or recruitment link?

Key takeaway

A bonus code adds a reward to an account. An invite code applies a welcome offer. A recruitment link connects an eligible account to a recruiter. Check the order before playing.

Returning after a break?

Before playing again, check 2026 returning-player rewards, the eligibility checker, and the code vs recruitment-link guide.

Why timing matters

New accounts combine introduction missions, temporary gifts, and possible welcome codes. Returning accounts may receive specific offers.

Checking before the first session prevents discovering too late that an offer required earlier activation.

Bonus code, invite code, and recruitment

Never assume everything stacks. Handle strict-timing mechanisms first, then test bonus codes.

Mechanism	When	Purpose
Bonus code	Existing or new account depending on terms	Adds reward or mission
Invite code	During account creation	Defines a starter pack
Recruitment link	Account with fewer than 100 battles or returning after 90+ days	Associates account with a Recruiter and milestones

How to use our section

Filter by region and profile, then start with recent codes. Each card shows reported reward, date, and source.

Test first means a community source and possible expiry.

EU, NA, and ASIA are not interchangeable.
Already used often means the code was previously applied.
Temporary technical errors deserve a later retry.
Report expired codes.

Order for a new account

If the account has fewer than 100 battles, activate recruitment without waiting.
Create the account in the correct region.
Test recent compatible codes.
Launch the game and inspect missions.
Do not spend Doubloons or Free XP yet.

Order for a returning player

Do not battle before eligibility check.
Sign in to the correct regional portal.
Test recent and return-related codes.
Activate manual missions through Port News.
Review settings, Commanders, and economy.

What this page does not promise

Codes can expire between publication and redemption. Rewards may vary by region or account profile.

The section is a fast checklist, not a contractual guarantee.

Recruitment

Fewer than 100 battles or returning after 90 days?

Your account may still qualify for Recruiting Station rewards.

Activate my rewards See the conditions

Last reviewed: 2026-08-02Game version: 15.6

Returning player hub

Returning to World of Warships? Start here

These pages cover eligibility, rewards and the correct activation order. Check them before your first battle back so you do not waste an eligible return.

Check recruitment eligibility90-day returning-player check before your first battle back.Returning Player Rewards 2026Understand the 60-day Update 15.9 pack and the 90-day recruitment route.7 things to do before you returnSettings, economy, builds and progression before your first battle back.Code vs recruitment linkKnow which system to use first and what can be combined.Santa’s Crew 2026Current Recruiting Station campaign, Recruiting Tokens and winback missions.

Claim my recruitment rewards Current event: Santa’s Crew 2026 →