Q: Why am I seeing the "You are not authorized to pilot this ship" message in Starfield?

A: When you see this error in Starfield, it indicates that you don't have the required Piloting skill rank to fly that particular vessel. This typically happens when you attempt to operate a Class B or C ship without having unlocked the necessary Ranks in the Piloting skill.

Q: How can I upgrade my Piloting skill to avoid this message?

A: To avoid the "You are not authorized to pilot this ship" error, you need to raise your Piloting skill rank. Completing challenges like destroying a specific number of ships can help you advance through the ranks. For instance, to unlock Class B piloting, you must reach Rank 3, which involves eliminating 15 ships. Mission boards in locations like Sol and New Atlantis offer tasks where you can destroy ships to meet these challenges.

Q: Once I reach the highest Piloting skill rank, can I fly any ship in Starfield?

A: After you attain Piloting Rank 4, you'll largely avoid the "You are not authorized to pilot this ship" message. However, while you'll be able to commandeer most ships you encounter in space, some vessels remain locked and can't be flown regardless of your skill levels.

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Starfield: “You Are Not Authorized to Pilot This Ship” Message Fix

September 7, 2023

By Jason Faulkner

Sometimes, when you attempt to operate a spacecraft in Starfield, you’ll get a message that says, “You are not authorized to pilot this ship.” This is a frustrating issue to run into after securing (or sneaking aboard) a vessel and making your way to the cockpit. Unfortunately, the error message about not having authorization to pilot a ship doesn’t give you any…

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