How to buy from DLsite outside Japan
Start by creating a free DLsite account. Then choose the game, buy enough viviON Points through an official points route, return to DLsite, and pay with the point balance.
Start here
From a new account to your first purchase.
The order matters. Create the account first so the points and the game end up under the same login.
Create a free DLsite account
Use DLsite’s registration page and create the account before buying any points. Email registration is the cleanest route for an overseas buyer because your email address becomes the login anchor you will use again on DPay.
- Open the English registration page.
- Enter your email address.
- Open the verification email from DLsite.
- Set the requested account information and password.
- Return to DLsite and confirm that you can sign in.
Choose the game before buying points
Open the product page and check the current price, language, operating system, file or viewing method, and whether the work is a base game or requires another title.
- Confirm English support on the live product page.
- Check whether a sale is active.
- For DLC or Append titles, confirm the required base game first.
Open DPay and choose a viviON Points amount
DPay identifies itself as an officially authorized DLsite point-sales service. Choose enough viviON Points to cover the game price.
Rule of thumb: 1 viviON Point = ¥1.
Verify the DLsite account and pay on DPay
DPay links the point purchase to the DLsite account you verify. Confirm the browser domain before entering login information, then use only a payment option displayed on the live DPay checkout.
- Current DPay page: Visa, Mastercard, JCB, UnionPay, American Express, Apple Pay, and Google Pay are displayed.
- DPay states that settlement is in TWD; the USD amount is a reference estimate.
- Points are automatically credited to the verified DLsite account after payment.
Confirm that the points arrived
Return to DLsite and check the point balance before attempting the game purchase. DPay’s official tutorial shows the available balance near the top-right area of the DLsite interface and links to Point History.
Pay for the game with viviON Points
At the DLsite purchase screen, choose the points option. DPay’s official tutorial currently shows “Use Points to Purchase,” with options for using all or part of the balance.
Check the amount of points used and confirm the purchase
If you have enough points, using the full point amount keeps the overseas payment flow simple. Recheck the amount before confirming the order.
Open Purchase History and access the game
After the order completes, use the same DLsite account and open your purchases. Depending on the product, access may be a direct download, browser viewing, DLsite Play, or another method specified on the product page.
Before spending money
Seven checks that prevent most purchase mistakes.
Official references
Use these live pages for the final check.
FAQ
Common questions from overseas buyers.
Do I need a DLsite account before I buy?
Yes. DLsite abolished guest purchasing, so create and verify the account first. Keeping the same account throughout also ensures that your points and purchase history stay together.
What is the simplest overseas payment route?
VSA recommends account first → choose the game → buy enough viviON Points through DPay → return to DLsite → pay with points. This avoids relying on direct international-card availability at DLsite checkout.
Can I use Visa or Mastercard?
DPay currently displays Visa and Mastercard, along with JCB, UnionPay, American Express, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Always follow the methods visible on the live DPay checkout because availability can change.
Why does DPay show USD but charge another currency?
DPay states that settlement is in TWD and that the USD value is only a reference estimate. The final amount can differ because of exchange-rate movement and issuer fees.
Where do my points go?
DPay states that points are automatically credited to the DLsite account verified during the purchase. Check the DLsite balance before buying the game.
How many points should I buy?
1 viviON Point equals ¥1. Recheck the live product price immediately before buying points, especially during a sale.
Where is the game after purchase?
Open Purchase History on the same DLsite account. The product page determines whether the work is downloaded, viewed in the browser, opened in DLsite Play, or accessed another way.
Account first. Game second. Points third.
That order keeps the overseas purchase flow simple and reduces the risk of loading points onto the wrong account or buying the wrong amount.