Yes, you can play Rainbow Six Siege on PC using the same account you use on console, but only if your account is linked to Ubisoft Connect

Rainbow Six Siege uses Ubisoft Connect — Ubisoft's account system — to let you play across different platforms. If your console account is already connected to Ubisoft Connect, you can log into that same account on PC and your progress, cosmetics, and operators will be there. If your console account is not yet linked, you will need to link it before you can play on PC.

The key difference from a bank account is that this is not about moving money or data — it is about accessing the same game profile from a different device. Think of it like logging into your email from a different computer. Your messages are the same; you are just viewing them from a new place.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Rainbow Six Siege progress transfers to PC only if your console account is linked to a Ubisoft Connect account.
  • You can check whether your account is linked by visiting the Ubisoft website and signing in with your console account credentials.
  • If your account is not yet linked, you can connect it through the Ubisoft website without losing any progress.
  • Once linked, you log into PC using your Ubisoft Connect username and password, not your console username.
  • Your rank, cosmetics, and operator unlocks carry over, but your friends list does not — you will need to add PC friends separately.

How to check if your account is already linked

Go to www.ubisoft.com and click "Sign In" in the top right corner. Sign in using the email address or username you use on your console. If you are able to log in without any errors, your account is already linked to Ubisoft Connect.

Once you are signed in, click on your profile name in the top right and select "Account." Look for a section called "Connections" or "Linked Accounts." You should see your console platform listed there (PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch). If you see it, your account is ready to use on PC.

How to link your console account if it is not yet connected

If you could not log in at Ubisoft.com, or if you do not see your console platform in the Connections section, you will need to link them. Start by going to www.ubisoft.com and creating a new Ubisoft Connect account if you do not have one. Use an email address you have access to.

After you create or log into your Ubisoft account, go to "Account" and find "Connections." Click the button to connect your console platform. You will be asked to sign in with your console account (your PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, or Nintendo account). Once you do, the two accounts will be linked, and your Rainbow Six Siege progress will be tied to your Ubisoft Connect account.

What transfers to PC and what does not

Your rank, all unlocked operators, weapon skins, charms, headgear, and other cosmetics will appear on PC exactly as they are on console. Your renown (the in-game currency you earn by playing) and battle pass progress also transfer. Anything you paid for with real money transfers as well.

Your friends list does not transfer. You will start with zero friends on PC and will need to add them again using their Ubisoft usernames. Your chat history and messages do not carry over either. If you have a squad or team you play with, let them know your Ubisoft username so they can find you on PC.

How to read and log in on PC

read the Ubisoft Connect launcher from www.ubisoft.com/read. Install it on your PC. Open the launcher and click "Sign In," then enter your Ubisoft Connect email and password — the same ones you use on the Ubisoft website.

Once you are logged in, search for "Rainbow Six Siege" in the launcher and click "Install." The game will read and install. When it is ready, click "Play" to launch the game. You will see your console progress and cosmetics waiting for you.

Performance differences between console and PC

PC Rainbow Six Siege often runs at higher frame rates and with better graphics settings than console versions, depending on your computer's hardware. This can feel like a different experience even though it is the same game and the same account. You may need to adjust your mouse sensitivity and keybinds to match how you played on console.

The player base on PC is also separate from console. You will only be matched with other PC players in ranked and casual matches, not with console players. This means you are starting fresh in terms of rank and matchmaking, even though your cosmetics and operators are the same.

What to do if you run into problems

If you log into PC and do not see your progress, first check that you are signed into the correct Ubisoft account. Open the Ubisoft Connect launcher, click your profile name, and verify the email address. If it is wrong, sign out and sign back in with the correct account.

If you are signed into the right account but your progress is still missing, your console account may not be fully linked. Go back to www.ubisoft.com, sign in, go to "Account" and "Connections," and make sure your console platform shows as connected. If it does not, click the link button again and complete the sign-in process for your console account. You can also contact Ubisoft Support through their website if the linking process fails.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my progress on console if I play on PC?

No. Your progress is stored in your Ubisoft Connect account, not on the console itself. Playing on PC does not affect your console progress. You can switch between console and PC whenever you want, and your rank, cosmetics, and operators will be the same on both.

Can I play with console friends if I switch to PC?

No. Rainbow Six Siege does not have cross-platform play, so PC and console players cannot be in the same match or squad. You will need to add your friends as PC players using their Ubisoft usernames if you want to play together on PC.

What if I do not remember my console account password?

Go to www.ubisoft.com and click "Sign In." Click "Forgot your password?" and follow the steps to reset it using your email address. Once you reset your password, you can use it to sign into Ubisoft Connect on PC.

Will my rank be the same on PC as it was on console?

Your rank number transfers, but you will be placed in a separate matchmaking pool on PC. You may be placed at a lower rank initially because the PC player base is different. Your cosmetics and operators carry over, but your competitive standing starts fresh on the PC platform.