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Why is your Eve Online account stuck with ghost players?
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Why is your Eve Online account stuck with ghost players? is/are abandoned pilots still logged in your contacts. These dormant names clutter your UI, slow fleets, and confuse new team mates.
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What ghost players actually are
Research shows these accounts come from quitters, banned users, or long AFK members. They keep character IDs but stay inactive, leaving empty sockets in your overview. Studies indicate most corps silently purge them each expansion.
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How the issue keeps happening
Sometimes login bugs trap characters as ghosts after client crashes. Other times, you forget you added trial accounts and never clean them. Fixes usually mean manual cleanup or using trusted third tools with care.
One line takeaway: Regular roster checks keep your contacts sharp and your grid uncluttered.
FAQ
Q: Can ghost players drain my in game currency or items?
A: No, they only occupy space; items and funds stay fully under your control.
Q: What is the safest way to remove ghost players?
A: Use in game contacts menu to remove names, or rotate trusted tools with read only checks.
