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Elden Ring Co-op Guide: Summon Friends and Fix Missing Signs

To summon a friend, both players must be on the same platform family and near the same location. Set the same case-sensitive Multiplayer Password, have the guest place a gold sign with Tarnished's Furled Finger, and have

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To summon a friend, both players must be on the same platform family and near the same location. Set the same case-sensitive Multiplayer Password, have the guest place a gold sign with Tarnished's Furled Finger, and have the host use a Furlcalling Finger Remedy to reveal and activate it. Co-op ends after the area boss is defeated, a player dies, or the session disconnects.

Last Updated Last Verified Game Version Elden Ring Patch 1.17; base game and Shadow of the Erdtree where stated
OfficialChecked Version Elden Ring Patch 1.17; base game and Shadow of the Erdtree where stated
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Elden Ring Co-op Guide: Summon Friends and Fix Missing Signs

Quick Answer

To summon a friend, both players must be on the same platform family and near the same location. Set the same case-sensitive Multiplayer Password, have the guest place a gold sign with Tarnished's Furled Finger, and have the host use a Furlcalling Finger Remedy to reveal and activate it. Co-op ends after the area boss is defeated, a player dies, or the session disconnects.

Last Verified: 2026-09-06

Version Scope: Elden Ring Patch 1.17; base game and Shadow of the Erdtree where stated

Key Takeaways

  • A Multiplayer Password prioritizes exact friends; a Group Password is not the same filter.
  • The host uses a Furlcalling Finger Remedy; the guest places the sign.
  • A host can summon up to two cooperative guests.
  • Torrent and fast travel are unavailable while guests are present.

Main Answer

To summon a friend, both players must be on the same platform family and near the same location. Set the same case-sensitive Multiplayer Password, have the guest place a gold sign with Tarnished's Furled Finger, and have the host use a Furlcalling Finger Remedy to reveal and activate it. Co-op ends after the area boss is defeated, a player dies, or the session disconnects.

TopicVerified answer
Guest itemTarnished's Furled Finger for a local gold sign; Small Golden Effigy for pools
Host itemFurlcalling Finger Remedy
Friend filterMatching, case-sensitive Multiplayer Password
Guest limitUp to two cooperative guests
Session endBoss defeat, death, dismissal, disconnect, or leaving the eligible area

Step-by-Step

  1. Open Multiplayer settings on both systems and enter the exact same Multiplayer Password.
  2. Stand near the same Site of Grace or agreed landmark.
  3. The guest uses Tarnished's Furled Finger and places a gold sign.
  4. The host consumes a Furlcalling Finger Remedy and waits for the gold sign.
  5. The host interacts with the sign and confirms the summoning prompt.

Common Mistakes

  • Using a Group Password when the goal is to filter to one friend.
  • Both players using the guest sign item, leaving nobody as host.
  • Trying to summon after the local boss state has closed ordinary co-op for the area.

Troubleshooting

The sign does not appear

Recheck platform family, online mode, exact location, password capitalization, Remedy status, boss state, and network/NAT connectivity.

Why can’t we use Torrent?

Mounted travel and fast travel are disabled during ordinary cooperative sessions.

FAQ

Does Elden Ring have cross-play?

No full cross-platform play is advertised. Players must use compatible platform families.

Do guests keep world progress?

The host's world advances. Guests return to their own world and keep eligible rewards, but do not copy the host's world progression.

Version Scope

Verified on 2026-09-06 for Elden Ring Patch 1.17; base game and Shadow of the Erdtree where stated. Volatile prices, tuning, item levels, seasonal rewards, and live service availability must be checked against the current official interface or notes.

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Requirements

  • Use the version scope named in this guide
  • Confirm the named prerequisite or interface state

Steps

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Open Multiplayer settings on both systems and enter the exact same Multiplayer Password.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Stand near the same Site of Grace or agreed landmark.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    The guest uses Tarnished's Furled Finger and places a gold sign.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    The host consumes a Furlcalling Finger Remedy and waits for the gold sign.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    The host interacts with the sign and confirms the summoning prompt.

Common Mistakes

  • Using a Group Password when the goal is to filter to one friend.
  • Both players using the guest sign item, leaving nobody as host.
  • Trying to summon after the local boss state has closed ordinary co-op for the area.

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