How to Unlock Your First Mount in Final Fantasy XIV

Upon reaching approximately level 20 and making significant progress in the main scenario quest, you'll obtain your initial mount, the chocobo.

Firstly, you'll need to select which Grand Company you wish to align with as part of the "A Hero in the Making" main scenario quest.

Following your decision, complete the main scenario quest titled "The Company You Keep" corresponding to your chosen Grand Company.

Next, complete a subsequent quest, varying based on your Grand Company selection, namely "Till Sea Swallows All," "Wood’s Will Be Done," or "For Coin and Country." This quest will yield 300 Company Seals.

Upon finishing these tasks, the side quest "My Little Chocobo" will unlock, marked with a blue plus sign. The specifics of this quest differ depending on your chosen Grand Company.

Utilize the Company Seals acquired from the previous quest to procure your chocobo license and fulfill this quest to obtain your Chocobo Whistle.

Activate the Chocobo Whistle from your inventory to permanently summon your newfound avian companion.

You can conveniently add the chocobo mount to your hotbar by accessing the "mount guide" within the character menu.