Managing multiple Neopets accounts can be confusing, especially with strict guidelines on what is and isn’t allowed. This guide will help clarify the rules around side accounts so you can enjoy your Neopets experience worry-free. Whether you’re interested in adopting pets, creating guilds, or simply organizing your items, side accounts do indeed have their uses. Let’s dive in!
What Are Side Accounts on Neopets?
Before exploring the rules, it’s essential to understand the difference between a main account and side accounts on Neopets.
Main Account vs. Side Accounts
Your main account is the primary account where you earn Neopoints (NP), collect daily rewards, participate in events, and complete quests. Most players use their main account as their primary hub for activities. However, Neopets allows players to have up to five accounts in total—meaning you can have one main account and up to four side accounts.
Why Use a Side Account?
Side accounts can serve various purposes, such as organizing pets, managing extra items, or testing graphics. However, there are strict limitations on what you can do with side accounts to maintain fair gameplay. The Neopets Team (TNT) monitors these rules closely, and violations may lead to account suspension or freezing.
What You Can Do on Side Accounts
Let’s start with the good news: there are plenty of permissible activities you can enjoy on your side accounts. Here are some ways to make use of side accounts without violating Neopets’ terms of service.
1. House Pets on Side Accounts
You are allowed to keep pets on side accounts, which makes them excellent for adopting or fostering Neopets that you’re not actively playing with. Many users create “adoption accounts” for this purpose, housing pets they plan to rehome or lend out.
2. Join a Guild (With Limitations)
You can join guilds from your side accounts, but remember that you’re limited to a maximum of two accounts per guild. This restriction ensures fairness and prevents users from artificially inflating guild membership numbers.
3. Neomail and Use the Chat Boards
Just like on your main account, you can send Neomails and participate in chat boards from side accounts. However, since your main account allows the same communication capabilities, you may find it easier to use just one account for messaging.
4. Own a Shop or Gallery (With Restrictions)
You are permitted to run a shop or gallery on a side account. However, all items sold or displayed must come from legitimate sources, such as purchases on your main account or random events. You cannot use dailies or other Neopoint-earning activities on a side account to stock your shop.
5. Buy Items from Shops
You are allowed to go shopping on your side accounts, provided the funds used are legitimate (e.g., Neopoints transferred from your main account or earned through random events).
6. Store Extra Items
Side accounts are ideal for storing extra items and organizing collections. You can use side accounts as storage without worrying about breaking any rules.
7. Browse Neopets and Test Graphics
You can explore Neopets and test graphics, coding, and layouts within the boundaries of Neopets’ rules. Side accounts can be great for experimenting with custom code for pet pages, user lookups, and more.
What You Cannot Do on Side Accounts
While side accounts have several legitimate uses, there are strict limitations to keep gameplay fair. Here’s a breakdown of what is not allowed on side accounts:
1. Play Games
One of the biggest restrictions on side accounts is playing games. All game activities must be limited to your main account, as games are a primary source of earning Neopoints.
2. Participate in Dailies
Side accounts are not allowed to participate in daily activities like the Advent Calendar, Tombola, or other daily events that award Neopoints, items, or other rewards. All dailies should be completed solely on your main account.
3. Vote in Contests
Using side accounts to vote in any Neopets contest, including voting for yourself or another player, is prohibited. You are only allowed to vote using one account to keep contests fair and unbiased.
4. Enter Contests
You cannot enter any official Neopets contests (e.g., Beauty Contest, Caption Contest) from a side account. Your main account should be used for all contest entries, as this prevents players from submitting multiple entries and ensures fair competition.
Conclusion: Keep Neopets Fun and Fair
Managing side accounts within the Neopets rules may seem complicated at first, but it’s simple once you get the hang of it. Follow these guidelines, and remember that the Neopets Team reserves the right to change or update rules at any time. If you’re ever uncertain, refer back to the Neopets Terms of Service or err on the side of caution to keep your account safe.
Tip: Neopets allows users to change their designated main account, but try not to do this more than once every six months. Frequently switching main accounts could raise red flags with TNT, potentially leading to account suspension.
Staying informed and following the rules will ensure that Neopets remains a fair, fun experience for everyone.