# Login System

## What is the Login System?

The **Login System** is an add-on service that adds user authentication to your game launcher. Allowing players to create accounts and sign in before accessing your game. You can manage and see analytics of these accounts.

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**Login System Addon** is a separate subscription service. **30 DAYS FREE TRIAL AVAILABLE**\
See plans [here](https://app.gamelauncher.cloud/choose-plan#login-system-features)
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## How It Works

### Without Login System

Your launcher starts directly, and players can immediately access and play your game without any account required.

### With Login System Enabled

1. When players open your launcher, they see a **login/registration window** first
2. Players can **create an account**, **sign in**, or continue as a **guest** (if enabled)
3. After authentication, they access the launcher normally
4. You get access to a **dedicated user database** and **management tools**

<figure><img src="/files/IMsReQ7LOMX8W09ID6rV" alt=""><figcaption><p>Login System - Login Screen</p></figcaption></figure>

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## What's Included

Adds the Login Screen when the Launcher starts:

* Login
* Register

<figure><img src="/files/qpJFtADitUJG76tfjYH7" alt=""><figcaption><p>Login System - Register</p></figcaption></figure>

* Forgot Password

<figure><img src="/files/fIH1E7JC61WgfktPq9nV" alt=""><figcaption><p>Login System - Forgot Password</p></figcaption></figure>

* Change Password

<figure><img src="/files/tLDDqDXJidXps3ktE0HB" alt=""><figcaption><p>Login System - Change Password</p></figcaption></figure>

### 🔐 Multiple Login Methods

Offer your players flexible ways to sign in:

| Method                 | Description                                               |
| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Email & Password**   | Traditional account creation with email verification      |
| **Guest Login**        | Let players try your game without registration (optional) |
| **Google**             | One-click sign in with Google accounts                    |
| **Discord**            | Sign in with Discord (great for gaming communities)       |
| **Patreon**            | Perfect for supporter/patron verification                 |
| *And more incoming...* |                                                           |

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You can **enable or disable** each login method individually from your launcher settings.
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<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="/files/8zmEsAtz2ZtX5NvEaAo3" alt=""><figcaption><p>Login System Addon on Dashboard</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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### 👥 User Management

Manage your player community from the dashboard:

| Feature                | Description                                                 |
| ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Registered Users**   | View and search your complete user database                 |
| **Active Users**       | Monitor who's currently online and their session info       |
| **Ban Users**          | Moderate your community by banning problematic players      |
| **Email Verification** | Automatic email confirmation for new registrations          |
| **Managed Access**     | Restrict registration/login to pre-approved email addresses |

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="/files/BPE8wokqud0iQeF2VU8k" alt=""><figcaption><p>Registered Users on Dashboard</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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### 🛡️ Managed Access (Enable/Disable)

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="/files/WDAIBbwGYXlEnzLr224n" alt=""><figcaption><p>Login System Managed Access</p></figcaption></figure></div>

Control exactly who can access your launcher:

### **Pre-approved Email List**

* Create a whitelist of email addresses
* Only emails on your list can register or login
* Perfect for closed alphas, beta tests, or VIP access
* Manage your whitelist directly from the dashboard

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When enabled, users with emails not on your whitelist will be **blocked** from registering or logging in.
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**Coming Soon**

* 🎟️ **Invite Codes** - Generate and manage invite codes for registration
* 🤝 **Donor Sync** - Auto-sync access with Patreon/Ko-fi donor status

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="/files/suYuC2boZIrhMji8Lfpw" alt=""><figcaption><p>Login System Managed Access - Email Whitelist</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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### 📊 Analytics & Insights

Track your user engagement:

* **Active players** in real-time
* **Total registered users**
* **Session tracking** (playtime, platforms, versions)
* **Email delivery metrics** (sent, open rates, bounces)

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="/files/qWi0IB0jlLYtAv3tSBFW" alt=""><figcaption><p>Login System Analytics</p></figcaption></figure></div>

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="/files/k5nWiRZ0VXYUwFkl39xn" alt=""><figcaption><p>Login System Detailed Analytics</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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### 📧 Email Analytics

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="/files/y9wOdgJfgjCab13Heasp" alt=""><figcaption><p>Email analytics</p></figcaption></figure></div>

Automatic emails are sent for:

* ✉️ **Email address verification**
* ✉️ **Password reset/recovery**

#### Email Limits

Each launcher includes email sending capacity:

| Limit        | Amount     |
| ------------ | ---------- |
| **Per Hour** | tier-based |
| **Per Day**  | tier-based |

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**Need more emails?** [Contact us](mailto:support@gamelauncher.cloud) to upgrade your limits for higher-volume launchers.
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#### Custom Email Branding (soon)

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Emails are send using\
**From:** *<no-reply@gamelauncher.cloud>*\
**Sender name:** *Your Launcher Title*
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Make emails match your brand:

* Use your own **SMTP server**
* Configure a **custom email domain**
* Add your **logo and colors**
* Customize the **sender name and address**

🚧 In Development

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## Coming Soon

| Feature                 | Status            |
| ----------------------- | ----------------- |
| **Achievements System** | 🚧 In Development |
| **Cloud Saves**         | 🚧 In Development |

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## Pricing

See <https://gamelauncher.cloud/choose-plan/>

*The Login System addon can be added to any Game Launcher Cloud plan.*\
\&#xNAN;*You can enable or disable it at any time from your subscription settings.*

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## How to Enable

1. Go to **Subscription** in your dashboard
2. Enable the **Login System** addon
3. Configure your preferred **login methods** in Launcher Settings
4. Build and deploy your launcher

That's it! Your next launcher build will include the login window.

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## Passing User Identity to Your Game

Want your game to know **who** is playing? Use **App Launch Tokens** to securely pass the authenticated user's identity to your game at launch time.

➡️ [App Launch Tokens](/help/add-ons/login-system/app-launch-tokens.md)

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## Need Help?

If you have questions about the Login System or need custom email limits, [contact our support team](mailto:support@gamelaunchercloud.com).


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