How to Create Them from an ETC
Only the characters, such as the NPC and someone like them docked in an NPC station, are empowered to create the pilot licenses. Outposts and conquerable stations are not eligible for that purpose.
To create a 30 day Concord Pilot License Extension, hereafter referred to as "PLEX", open the "ESC" game menu once logged in with your character and press the "Convert ETC" button which is located in the bottom left corner of the game menu window.
There appears a notification about the action you are about to perform and you asked to confirm the conversion by clicking on the "Yes" button.
You then type in the time code and press "OK”.
Using a 60 day code gives you two 30 day PLEXes and the items appear on your hangar floor ingame.
How to Use Them
In order to use the PLEX to add subscription to your account, right click on the PLEX item while it is located in your personal hangar and select “Apply 30 day pilot’s license.” Please note that PLEXes cannot be activated while located in corporate hangars or in a container.
The item will disappear from the hangar floor and a notification about the 30 days being added will be shown to you.
Ingame Rules
PLEXes can be placed in private hangars, corporate hangars, in contracts, on the market and into direct trade windows.
PLEXes can be placed inside ships and containers, however if a PLEX is located in a ship, the player will not be able to undock in that ship.
PLEXes can not be moved out of the station where it was created and cannot be put into courier contract containers.
'Warning: 'CCP has not made any special exceptions for the PLEX items. They are treated as regular in-game items with regards to market orders and contracts. Scams are easily avoidable by careful scrutiny of market orders and contracts and we urge anyone to be alert when dealing in PLEXes.
Be sure to check actual item in contracts and the actual price of the PLEX on offer. Also make sure to check prices for PLEXes in market buy and sell orders before accepting the transaction.
As with any policy, this is subject to change if deemed necessary.
Obtaining PLEX through Account Management
The following instructions are for players that wish to purchase PLEX directly from CCP using the Account Management page.
Log into Account Management
Click "Buy PLEX" in the Common Tasks column
Complete all fields of the PLEX Purchase Form
Only 2, 4 or 6 PLEX may be purchased per 24 hours.
Only one purchase per 24 hours is allowed. If a player purchases 2 PLEX, they will have to wait 24 hours to buy another batch.
Each PLEX is valid for 30 days of game time.
Only credit cards will be accepted as payment for PLEX.
Launch EVE Online
On Character Screen, click "Redeem Items"
The "Redeem Items" option is also available ingame at the bottom of the Options Window (ESC)
A dialog box will appear asking you to confirm the character/station the PLEX will be delivered to
When you log in, the PLEX will be in hangar at that station
Please note: If you are not sure if your PLEX has been added to your account, please file a petition and a game master will look into the matter swiftly.