Activation guide

Get your CrewCore key in 2 minutes

Step-by-step CrewCore activation for Among Us PC. Free 2-step key (Cloudflare + Linkvertise) or Premium instant key. Works on Steam, Itch.io, Epic, Microsoft Store and Xbox App.

Discord loginCloudflare TurnstileLinkvertise sponsorPaste in F1 menu~2 minutes

CrewCore by the numbers

24k+CurseForge downloads
80k+Total downloads
150+In-game features
v6.1.5Latest version
~2 minAvg key flow
5Active keys per account

TL;DR - 30 seconds

  1. Install CrewCore via the Download hub.
  2. Press F1 in Among Us to confirm the menu prompts for a key.
  3. Open Get Key, log in with Discord, finish Turnstile + Linkvertise.
  4. Paste the key in the F1 menu. Done.

Want to skip the link step?

Premium removes Cloudflare and Linkvertise from the flow, makes the key persistent for the full plan duration, and unlocks all roles always.

From $0.74 USD (R$3.99 BRL) for the 48-hour test plan. Longer plans down to per-day pricing.

Stuck before you start?

If F1 does nothing in Among Us, this is not a key problem - the mod did not load. Open the BepInEx install guide and verify your package + folder before returning here.

The full step-by-step flow

This is the exact path the CrewCore free key takes, in the order users encounter it. Each step lists what you should see, the common failure mode, and the fix.

  1. Confirm CrewCore is installed and prompting for a key

    Launch Among Us with the CrewCore package extracted into the correct game folder. Press F1. You should see the CrewCore menu open with an activation field.

    • F1 opens the menu and asks for a key - you are in the right place; continue to step 2.
    • F1 opens the menu but does not ask for a key - you are already activated for this session; close this guide.
    • F1 does nothing - the mod did not load. This is an install problem, not a key problem.

    Common fix: Wrong store package, wrong folder, or missing BepInEx files. See the BepInEx install guide and the Download hub.

  2. Open the Get Key tab on crewcore.online

    Visit crewcore.online and click Get Key in the top navigation, or open /?lang=en#key directly. The Get Key tab loads with the verification flow.

    Important: Keep the Get Key tab open during the whole flow. Closing it mid-flow resets your verification progress and the 15-minute window starts over.

  3. Log in with Discord (OAuth)

    Click Login with Discord. The standard Discord OAuth screen opens.

    • Authorize CrewCore - the requested scope is identify only (username + Discord ID).
    • No DM access, no email, no roles read, no server membership write.
    • You return to the Get Key tab automatically when OAuth completes.
    • Discord login is remembered for ~14 days so future keys are faster.

    Why Discord: the key is attached to your Discord ID so you can manage up to 5 active keys, recover them after a crash, and reuse the same identity at Premium checkout.

  4. Complete the Cloudflare Turnstile check

    A small Verify you are human widget appears. One click is enough - Turnstile is privacy-preserving and does not use CAPTCHA images or browser fingerprinting.

    Widget never appears? An adblocker (uBlock, AdGuard), Brave Shields, Pi-hole, or a strict DNS filter is blocking challenges.cloudflare.com. Allow that domain and reload the page.

  5. Complete the Linkvertise sponsor task

    Click Open Linkvertise. A new tab opens with the sponsor flow.

    • Wait the 5-10 second countdown.
    • Click Continue or Free Access With Ads.
    • Watch a short ad / sponsor step (about 30-60 seconds total).
    • Return to the CrewCore Get Key tab - it should now show the next stage.

    Never download anything Linkvertise prompts. The sponsor page only displays ads, not files. If Linkvertise asks you to install software, it is a misleading ad - close it.

    Why Linkvertise exists: the sponsor step is how the free CrewCore service is funded so it stays at $0 forever. Premium users skip this step.

  6. Copy your key and paste it in Among Us

    Your key appears in the Your Key field on the Get Key tab. Click the key to copy, or use the Copy button.

    • Alt-Tab to Among Us.
    • Press F1 if the menu is not already open.
    • Paste the key into the activation field.
    • Press Activate (or Enter).
    • The CrewCore menu unlocks with all 150+ features.

    Done. Free key is valid until you close Among Us. Next session, generate a fresh key - Discord login is remembered, so the whole flow takes about 1 minute the second time.

Free vs Premium - what changes in the key flow

WhatFreePremium
Cost$0 foreverFrom $0.74 USD (R$3.99 BRL) / 48H test
Activation time~2 minutes (first time), ~1 minute (after Discord remembered)Instant
Cloudflare TurnstileYes - one click per sessionSkipped
Linkvertise sponsor taskYes - per sessionSkipped
Key persistenceUntil you close Among Us (session-only)Full plan duration (48H to Lifetime)
Max active keys5 per Discord account5 per Discord account
Features unlockedAll 150+ featuresAll 150+ features + Premium-only
Roles1 weekly rotating role (Viper / Phantom / Shapeshifter, resets Saturday UTC)All roles always - Viper + Phantom + Shapeshifter, no rotation
Premium-only features-Kick All Non-Host, Phantom God Mode, Rainbow Host, same color for all
Billing portal-Stripe customer portal (refund, cancel, pause)
HWID bindingYes - key bound to your PCYes - key bound to your PC

Troubleshooting by symptom

SymptomMost likely causeWhat to do
F1 does nothing in Among UsCrewCore did not load via BepInExThis is an install issue. Open the BepInEx install guide and verify your package matches your store.
Turnstile widget never appearsAdblocker, Brave Shields, Pi-hole or DNS filter blocking challenges.cloudflare.comAllow challenges.cloudflare.com and reload the page.
"Verification failed" repeatsNetwork changed mid-flow (VPN switch, Wi-Fi handover)Keep the same network for the full 15-minute window. Restart from Get Key.
Linkvertise task never completesPop-up blocker, ad blocker, or Linkvertise widget blockedDisable pop-up blocker on linkvertise.com, allow ads on that domain, restart the task.
Discord login fails / blank pageOAuth pop-up blocked, third-party cookies disabledAllow third-party cookies for discord.com, allow pop-ups for crewcore.online, retry.
Key copied but rejected in modDiscord account at checkout differs from the one used in mod, or HWID mismatchLog in with the matching Discord account. If you switched PCs, generate a fresh key.
"INVALID HWID"Key was first activated on a different PCFree key: generate a new one on the current machine. Premium: log in with the matching Discord and generate a fresh key on this PC.
5-key limit reachedYou already have 5 active keys on your Discord accountUse one in-game (it consumes the slot) or delete one from your key list. Key generation itself is unlimited.
Key expires almost immediatelyFree keys are session-only - closing Among Us invalidates themEither generate a fresh key next session (~1 min) or upgrade to Premium for a persistent key.
Get Key tab shows nothing / loopsJavaScript blocked or first-party cookies disabled for crewcore.onlineEnable JS + cookies for crewcore.online and reload. Try a different browser if the problem persists (Chrome, Firefox, Brave with Shields down).
15-minute window expiredYou took longer than 15 minutes between Turnstile and LinkvertiseSimply restart from Get Key. The window resets each time you start the flow.

Why the 2-step flow exists

CrewCore is a free Among Us mod menu with 150+ features. To stay free at this scale - currently 24,000+ CurseForge downloads and 80,000+ across all platforms - the free key path is paid for by a single Linkvertise sponsor step plus a Cloudflare Turnstile bot check.

The Cloudflare check stops bots from draining the key pool. The Linkvertise step funds the servers (Discord OAuth, key generation, HWID binding, certificate pinning). Together they take about two minutes the first time and about one minute on later sessions because Discord login is remembered for ~14 days.

Premium replaces both steps with a paid subscription so users who play often can skip the sponsor task and keep a persistent key for the full plan duration. The free path stays first-class - no feature is hidden behind Premium other than role rotation removal, Kick All Non-Host, Phantom God Mode, Rainbow Host, and same-color-for-all.

What data CrewCore keeps

The Get Key flow stores the minimum needed to validate your key:

  • Discord ID + username - from the OAuth identify scope.
  • Device binding - your PC's identifier, attached the first time the key is activated (anti-sharing).
  • Generated key strings - up to 5 active per account.
  • Premium plan state - if you purchased a plan, the Stripe customer ID and plan expiry.

No DMs, no email (Discord OAuth identify scope does not expose email), no IP logging beyond the rolling abuse-prevention rate limit, and no telemetry beyond what is needed to deliver the mod.

After you activate the key

Once the key is accepted, the CrewCore menu unlocks. The first F1 press toggles the menu on; F1 again toggles it off. The mod menu is divided into tabs - Cheats, Player, Host Controls, Sabotage, Animations, Extras, Settings, Misc, Spoofing - and the active tab depends on your role (host or non-host).

Free users get all 150+ features plus one weekly rotating role from Viper / Phantom / Shapeshifter (resets every Saturday UTC). Premium users get all three roles every session, plus the Premium-only feature set: Kick All Non-Host, Phantom God Mode, Rainbow Host, same color for all, and instant activation on every new machine they sign in to.

Your key remains valid for the rest of the Among Us session. When you close the game, the free key expires - on the next launch, you generate a new one (the flow is faster because Discord login is remembered). Premium keys remain valid for the full plan duration regardless of how many times you close the game.

Why users trust CrewCore

  • 24,000+ downloads on CurseForge alone.
  • 80,000+ downloads across all platforms.
  • Top 3 ranked Among Us mod on CurseForge.
  • Active Discord community + bot for key support.
  • Stripe-backed billing for Premium plans.

Required for the flow

  • Among Us PC (Steam, Itch.io, Epic, Microsoft Store or Xbox App).
  • CrewCore package extracted into the Among Us folder via BepInEx.
  • A Discord account.
  • A modern browser - Chrome, Firefox, Brave or Edge.
  • An internet connection (validation is online; the mod runs normally after).

What you do not need

  • No phone number.
  • No email verification.
  • No payment for the free path.
  • No third-party launcher.
  • No software install beyond CrewCore itself.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a CrewCore key for Among Us?

Open crewcore.online Get Key, log in with Discord, complete Cloudflare Turnstile and the Linkvertise sponsor step, then paste the key in the F1 menu inside Among Us. The free flow takes about 2 minutes.

Is the CrewCore key really free?

Yes. The free path is funded by a single Linkvertise sponsor step. No payment, no card, no trial. Premium is optional and only exists to skip the link step and unlock all roles always.

How long does a free key last?

Free keys are session-only - they remain valid until you close Among Us. Next launch, generate a fresh key (~1 min because Discord login is remembered).

Why do I need to log in with Discord?

Discord OAuth attaches keys to your account so you can manage up to 5 active keys, recover them after a crash, and use the same identity for Premium checkout. Scope is identify only - username and ID, nothing else.

What is the Cloudflare Turnstile step?

A privacy-preserving bot check - one click, no CAPTCHA images, no fingerprinting. If it never appears, allow challenges.cloudflare.com in your blocker and reload.

What is the Linkvertise task?

The sponsor step that funds the free path. Wait 5-10 seconds, click Continue, watch a short ad, return to the Get Key tab. Never download anything Linkvertise displays - the page only shows ads, not files.

How long do I have to finish the verification?

15 minutes once the flow starts. If you take longer, just restart from the Get Key tab - the window resets.

Where do I paste the key inside Among Us?

Launch Among Us with CrewCore installed, press F1 to open the mod menu, paste the key into the activation field, and press Activate. The menu unlocks all 150+ features.

Can I share my key with a friend?

No. Keys are bound to the Discord account that generated them and to the HWID of the PC that first activates them. A shared key returns HWID mismatch and refuses to activate.

What if I switch to a new PC?

Generate a fresh key on the new machine. The old key becomes invalid on the new HWID. Free users do this in 2 minutes; Premium users get an instant key on the new machine while their plan is active.

How many active keys can I have?

Up to 5 per Discord account. Use one in-game (it consumes the slot) or delete one from your key list to make room. Generation itself is unlimited.

What does Premium change in the key flow?

Premium skips Cloudflare and Linkvertise entirely, makes the key instant, keeps it valid for the full plan duration, and unlocks all roles always (Viper + Phantom + Shapeshifter, no weekly rotation).

How much is Premium?

From $0.74 USD (R$3.99 BRL) for the 48H test plan. Longer plans: 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, 365 days, Lifetime. Billing handled by Stripe with a customer portal for refunds, cancellation and pause.

Does CrewCore work offline?

No. The key validates online once per launch. After validation, the mod runs normally.

What if Turnstile or Linkvertise will not load at all?

Disable adblocker, Brave Shields, Pi-hole and similar filters for challenges.cloudflare.com and linkvertise.com. Allow third-party cookies on discord.com for OAuth. Reload and restart the flow.

Is the key flow safe?

Yes. CrewCore uses Cloudflare Turnstile (privacy-preserving), Discord OAuth with minimum scope (identify), HWID binding to prevent key reselling, and Stripe for Premium billing. Linkvertise only displays ads - never download anything it prompts.

I generated a key but lost it - can I recover it?

Yes. Log back in with the same Discord account, open Get Key, and your active keys are listed. Up to 5 active at a time.

Can I get a key without going through Linkvertise?

Yes - choose Premium. Premium plans skip the entire link step. The free path always includes one Linkvertise step per session because that is what funds the service.

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