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Create Launcher

Build and customize your own game launcher

Build a professional game launcher for your application in minutes.

Step-by-Step Guide

Note: Since March 31, 2026 the launchers are automatically created on account creation.

1

Create New Launcher

Click + Create Launcher button

2

Configure Basic Info

Set your launcher title and description

3

Customize Appearance

Set branding, colors, and images in the Customize tab

4

Deploy & Test

Deploy your launcher build and verify functionality

5

Test & Distribute to Players

Copy and share your permanent links to your users (Automatically updated each time you deploy a new launcher update).

Installer Wizard

Installs the launcher on the user's system with a setup wizard. Includes automatic shortcuts and uninstaller.

Portable ZIP

A standalone version that runs without installation. Just extract and run — no admin rights needed.

Launcher Configuration

Basic Information

Field
Required
Description

Name

✅ Yes

Internal name for management (e.g., "Windows Desktop Launcher")

Display Name

✅ Yes

Name shown to players (e.g., "My Game Launcher")

Type

✅ Yes

Single Launcher (one game) or Multi Launcher (game hub)

Platform

✅ Yes

Windows, macOS, or Linux

Image Requirements

When customizing your launcher's appearance, you'll need to upload images that meet specific requirements:

Figma Image Templates: https://www.figma.com/community/file/1578217481456529545

Image Type
Required Size
Max Size
Format
Notes

Icon

512×512px

5 MB

PNG

Square (1:1 ratio), launcher application icon

Splash

960×480px (2:1 ratio)

5 MB

PNG/JPG

Loading screen image, same aspect ratio accepted

💡 Tips for launcher images:

  • Icon: Used as the launcher's application icon in Windows/macOS/Linux

  • Splash: Displayed while launcher is loading, keep it simple and branded

  • Use PNG for transparent backgrounds

  • Test visibility on both dark and light backgrounds

Linking Apps to Launcher

After creating your launcher, you need to connect it with your applications.

If you need to create an app click here

How to Assign Apps

  1. Navigate to your Launcher: Go to Dashboard → Launchers → Select your launcher

  2. Open Linked Apps tab: Click on the "Linked Apps" tab in the launcher page

  3. Add Applications: Click "+ Add App" button

  4. Select Apps: Choose which applications to include in this launcher

  5. Configure Order: Drag and drop to reorder apps (for Multi Launchers)

  6. Save Changes: Click "Save" to apply the configuration

Single vs Multi Launcher:

  • Single Launcher: Can only link one app at a time

  • Multi Launcher: Can link multiple apps that appear in a game selection menu

Important: After linking or unlinking apps, you'll need to rebuild your launcher for changes to take effect.

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