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Tech + Prep Guide<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Explore key last-minute tech tips and preparations for a seamless badge sale experience. Boost your confidence for Open Registration on October 26!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Get ready! Next Saturday, October 26, kicks off Comic-Con\u00ae<\/sup> 2024 Open Registration. Set your alarms, secure your passwords, and check out these last-minute tech tips for a smooth experience. The waiting room opens at 8:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), with badge sales starting shortly after 9:00 AM PDT. Get set for an exciting journey\u2014we’re thrilled to have you join us! For everything you need to know about the general badge sale for Comic-Con 2025, head over to our Open Registration page<\/strong><\/a> now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PASSWORD CHECK<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If it\u2019s been a while since you\u2019ve logged in to your Comic-Con Member ID account<\/strong><\/a>, be sure to check your access well before<\/strong> the badge sale. For Open Registration<\/strong><\/a>, you\u2019ll be prompted to log in if randomly chosen for a registration session. Don\u2019t risk missing out on badges because of a forgotten password!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CREDIT CARD\/PAYMENT INFORMATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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To ensure a smooth checkout, log into your Member ID account before<\/span><\/strong> October 26 and save your credit card information. If selected for Open Registration, you\u2019ll have 15 minutes to complete your badge purchase, and having your card pre-saved can save crucial time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During checkout, you can use a pre-saved card or enter a new one, which will apply to all badges in your order. If you have more than one card saved to your account, you must select the pre-saved card you\u2019d like to use for the entire order. If someone else buys your badge, their payment method will be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the steps below to save your card before the sale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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EMAIL CHECK<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you purchase badges during Open Registration, an order acknowledgement will be sent to the email linked to each badge holder\u2019s Member ID<\/a>. Please log in before<\/strong> October 26 and check the email listed under your name in the upper left corner. If it\u2019s outdated, update it in the “My Account Information” section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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WAITING ROOM EXPECTATIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On October 26, the virtual waiting room opens at 8:00 AM PDT. To enter, go to the Member ID Portal between* 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM PDT\u2014no extra steps needed. If you’re logged in beforehand, click “Open Registration” in the top menu after 8:00 AM PDT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry doesn\u2019t guarantee a session, and not all members will be selected. The badge sale begins at 9:00 AM PDT, when everyone in the waiting room will be placed into a randomized queue. If selected, you\u2019ll need to log in to your Member ID<\/strong><\/a> to continue. Only confirmed and verified Member IDs can access the sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*WARNING: If you arrive AT 9:00 AM PDT or later, you\u2019ll be placed at the end of the queue.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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STATUS MESSAGES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Stay in the loop with registration tips and real-time badge updates through the waiting room\u2019s status messages. If you land a registration session, make the most of your 15-minute window! For live badge updates, be sure to follow us on Instagram<\/strong><\/a> and X<\/strong><\/a> too!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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BROWSERS and DEVICES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before<\/span> October 26, confirm your browser is up to date. The waiting room and registration system have been tested on:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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