Content IDs are, as the name implies, used to manage content in FFXI. There are two types of Content ID: account IDs and expansion IDs. Account IDs are used to create characters. A monthly base fee is charged for your first character, you may add additional characters to the same account up to a total of 16. A much smaller monthly fee applies for additional characters on the same account. Expansion IDs come with expansion packs; they are a one time purchase without an extra monthly fee. They automatically unlock the expansion content for all characters on your account.
The fees for account content IDs for each version are:
| Version | Base Fee | Additional Character |
|---|---|---|
| North American | $12.95 | $1 |
| European | €12.95 | €1 |
| Japanese | ¥1280 | ¥100 |
It is possible to manually suspend Content IDs and reactivate them later. During suspension you cannot access FFXI, however the monthly fee will not be charged. Content IDs may also be temporarily or indefinitely suspended by Square-Enix in response to violations of the Code of Conduct.