The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition is incredibly hard to find, but some lucky gamers are getting a chance to purchase one via a direct NVIDIA invite program.
Gamers all around the globe can start ordering their RTX 4090 from a multitude of retailers. However, many are looking for a specific model, the Founders Edition sold directly by NVIDIA.
As expected, this particular GPU model flew off shelves in an instant. NVIDIA seems to be aware of this scarcity, and its offering invites for some gamers to get one directly from one of its retail partners.
Here is everything you need to know on how to get an NVIDIA invite to purchase a GeForce RTX 4090.
Requirements to Get an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Verified Priority Access Invite
To get an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Verified Priority Access invite and redeem it, you need to meet the following requirements:
- An active NVIDIA account
- GeForce Experience installed on your PC
- Reside in one of the territories where the invite program is available
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- Netherlands
- France
- Italy
- Spain
The Verified Priority Access invites are linked to an NVIDIA account, sent to the lucky recipient’s email address, and then redeemable through the NVIDIA GeForce Experience app on PC.
Keep in mind the invite program is apparently in its test stages and is intended to target content creators and gamers.
There is no information as to what considerations NVIDIA takes into account to select the gamers and content creators for the invites. However, it is clear an active NVIDIA account is needed to participate.
You do not meet the invite requirements? You can find the GeForce RTX 4090 in stock at several retailers!
Tips to Get an RTX 4090 Invite
The following tips are not officially confirmed by NVIDIA or its retail partners, but certainly, it is a good idea that your account is set up with these parameters:
- Make sure your NVIDIA account is part of the GeForce Rewards program
- Set a Location (country of residence) on your NVIDIA account profile
- Set your account Email Preferences to opt you in for the Gaming & Entertainment category
- This setting allows receiving gaming and entertainment deals, announcements, and more from NVIDIA.
How to Enroll Your NVIDIA Account in GeForce Rewards
To enroll in the GeForce Rewards program, you will need to log in to your NVIDIA account on your browser and join the program on the Profile tab.
- Go to the NVIDIA site
- Click on the avatar icon right beside the search icon in the top right corner of the website
- Select the “NVIDIA Account” option
- Log In to your account*
- Usually, if you are logging in for the first time on that browser, you will receive a Security Challenge screen offering several options to verify your login (via email, app-generated code, etc)
- Choose the option that works best for you and follow the security validation process
- Once you are in your account, go to the Profile Tab
- Scroll until you find the GeForce Rewards option, and click “Enroll”
- A new screen will load, confirming you will get notified when new rewards are available
- Click on “Update Rewards Settings”
- A new prompt with Privacy Preferences will pop up; mark the box below the Recommendation settings section to enroll
- Click on “Update Settings” to confirm the enrollment
*Note: If you need to create an account, we have a segment below explaining how to create your NVIDIA account.
How to Set Country Location on Your NVIDIA Account
You can set up your location (country of residence) from the Preferences tab of the NVIDIA Account Portal site.
- Go to the NVIDIA site
- Click on the avatar icon right beside the search icon in the top right corner of the website
- Select the “NVIDIA Account” option
- Log In to your account
- Usually, if you are logging in for the first time on that browser, you will receive a Security Challenge
- screen offering several options to verify your login (via email, app-generated code, etc)
- Choose the option that works best for you and follow the security validation process
- Once you are in your account, go to the Preferences Tab
- Click on the arrow on the Location field and select your country; you can also select your preferred language
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Submit” to change your preferences
How to Manage NVIDIA Account Email Preferences
You can manage your account email preference settings from the Preferences tab of the NVIDIA Account Portal site.
- Go to the NVIDIA site
- Click on the avatar icon right beside the search icon in the top right corner of the website
- Select the “NVIDIA Account” option
- Log In to your account
- Usually, if you are logging in for the first time on that browser, you will receive a Security Challenge
- screen offering several options to verify your login (via email, app-generated code, etc)
- Choose the option that works best for you and follow the security validation process
- Once you are in your account, go to the Preferences Tab
- Scroll to the Email preferences section
- Mark the Gaming & Entertainment box to confirm receiving gaming and entertainment deals, announcements, and more from NVIDIA
- Keep scrolling down to reach the Topic preferences section
- Select the Gaming Hardware box, as this includes the latest news for the GeForce product line-up
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Submit” to change your preferences
RTX 4090 Invite Territory Limitations & Retailers
One thing to note is that despite this being a direct NVIDIA invite, the company is limiting the offer to the following territories and partner retailers:
- Best Buy – United States
- Scan – United Kingdom
- NBB – Germany and Netherlands
- LDLC – France, Italy, and Spain
How to Install NVIDIA GeForce Experience & Create an NVIDIA Account
To install NVIDIA GeForce Experience on your PC, you need to download it from the official site and follow the installer instructions.
Installation
- Visit the NVIDIA GeForce Experience official site
- Click on “Download Now”
- Open the installer you just downloaded by double-clicking it; if a security prompt appears, click “Yes”
- The installer will launch with the Terms and Agreements; click “Agree and Install” to proceed and finish the installation
NVIDIA Account Creation
You can create an NVIDIA account directly from the NVIDIA GeForce Experience App on your PC.
- As soon as the installation finishes, GeForce Experience will launch, prompting you to log in
- If you already have an NVIDIA account, there are two ways to log in:
- Simply enter your email and password and click “Log In”
- Log in via the Google, Apple, Discord, or Facebook account liked to your existing NVIDIA account
- If you do not have an NVIDIA account, you can create one and log in by either of these two methods:
- Click on “Create account” and fill in all the necessary information to create your account
- Once you have created the account, enter the email and password you used to make it and click on “Log In”
- Use a Google, Apple, Discord, or Facebook account
- Clicking on any of these options will prompt a login for the service you chose on your browser
- Once logged in, go back to the NVIDIA GeForce Experience app, fill in all the required information, and click on “Create Account”
- If, for some reason, the GeForce Experience app does not load the “Almost Done” screen after several login attempts, reboot your PC to fix this issue
- Click on “Create account” and fill in all the necessary information to create your account
- In the next step, make sure to mark the “Recommended Settings” Privacy Settings, as this option includes the possibility of NVIDIA sending you rewards
- Click on “Continue”
- For the next step, GeForce Experience requires an email verification
- Check your email inbox (also check the Spam folder), click on the verification email, and proceed to click on “Verify Email Address”
- If you did not receive the email, click on “Resend Verification” on the GeForce Experience App
- A browser window will open to confirm the email verification process
- Go back to the GeForce Experience App and click on “Continue”
- Lastly, if you want a GeForce Experience tour, you can click on “Start Tour”, else you can click on “Skip” to conclude the process
