Colonizing the New World normally takes years per province. Two console commands speed it up: fast_colonize (a global instant-colonization toggle) and colonize (settle one specific province).
How to colonize instantly in EU4
- Open the console.
- Type
fast_colonizeto toggle instant colonization for every colony you start, orcolonize <province id>to fully settle and core a single uncolonized province now.
Examples
Find the target province on the province IDs page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I colonize instantly in EU4?
Toggle the fast_colonize command — while it's on, colonies finish in one tick. Remember it affects the AI too, so colonial nations will also expand quickly.
What does the colonize command do in EU4?
colonize <province id> instantly settles and cores an uncolonized province for you, skipping the colonist and the growth phase entirely.
Does fast_colonize affect other countries?
Yes — fast_colonize is a global toggle, so every nation that is colonizing benefits while it's enabled. Use colonize for a one-off province that only affects you.