# Game Launcher Cloud

## Documentation

- [Quick Start Guide](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/getting-started/readme.md): Get started with Game Launcher Cloud in minutes
- [Full Features List](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/features/full-features-list.md): See all desktop launcher features
- [CLI Download](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/extensions/cli-releases.md): Download and Run Game Launcher Cloud CLI (Command Line Interface). No installation required. Use the CLI to upload large builds and automate your process without enter to the Dashboard.
- [CLI Commands](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/extensions/cli-releases/cli-builds.md): Upload large game builds via command line
- [Unity Extension](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/extensions/unity-extension.md)
- [Unreal Engine Extension](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/extensions/unreal-engine-extension.md)
- [Godot Extension](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/extensions/godot-extension.md)
- [Discord Bot](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/extensions/discord-bot.md)
- [Auth System](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/add-ons/login-system.md): Add user authentication and management to your game launcher
- [App Launch Tokens](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/add-ons/login-system/app-launch-tokens.md): Pass authenticated user identity to your game at launch time
- [Custom Auth (Bring Your Own Auth)](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/add-ons/login-system/custom-auth.md): Let players log in with their existing account from your own database
- [Cloud Saves](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/add-ons/cloud-saves.md): Automatic, versioned save file sync for your players across devices
- [Overview](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/applications/overview.md): Understanding Applications in Game Launcher Cloud
- [Create Application](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/applications/create-app.md): Create your first application (game) in less than 1 minute.
- [Upload Builds and Patches](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/applications/upload-builds.md): Get your game to your players, from the dashboard or from the CLI
- [Upload from the Dashboard](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/applications/upload-builds/upload-builds-dashboard.md): Upload a build up to 5 GB straight from your browser
- [Upload with the CLI Tool](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/applications/upload-builds/upload-builds-cli.md): Upload large builds and automate releases from the command line
- [How Patching Works](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/applications/upload-builds/build-patching.md): What happens to your build after you upload it, and why updates are small
- [Downloadable Content (DLC)](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/applications/dlc.md): Create, manage, and deploy Downloadable Content (DLC) for your games
- [License Keys (Buy to Play)](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/applications/license-keys.md): Sell your games and DLC as buy-to-play with license keys and player entitlements
- [Mods (mod.io)](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/applications/modio-mods.md): Offer mods for your game with the mod.io Embed Hub and one-click installs in the launcher
- [Environments](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/applications/environments.md): Configure and manage deployment environments
- [Application Settings](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/applications/app-settings.md): Configure and customize your application settings
- [Overview](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/launchers/overview.md): Understanding Launchers in Game Launcher Cloud
- [Create Launcher](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/launchers/create-launcher.md): Build and customize your own game launcher
- [Launcher Builds](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/launchers/launcher-builds.md): Manage launcher versions and distribution
- [How the Launcher Self-Updates](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/launchers/how-updates-work.md): Understanding how launcher and configuration updates work
- [Publish to the Microsoft Store](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/launchers/microsoft-store.md): Distribute your launcher through the Microsoft Store
- [Store Requirements](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/launchers/microsoft-store/store-requirements.md): The five things your launcher needs before the Store accepts it
- [Set Up Your Partner Center Account](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/launchers/microsoft-store/partner-center-setup.md): Create your Partner Center account and connect it to a Microsoft Entra tenant
- [Publish Store Package (MSIX)](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/launchers/microsoft-store/msix-package.md): Submit your launcher as a Store package that Microsoft signs for you
- [Publish Store Package (EXE)](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/launchers/microsoft-store/installer-package.md): Submit your launcher as a Win32 installer you host and sign yourself
- [Installer Exit Codes](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/launchers/installer-exit-codes.md): Return codes reported by the Windows launcher installer
- [Launcher Settings](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/launchers/launcher-settings.md): Configure launcher behavior and advanced options
- [Overview](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/news-and-announcements/news.md): Understanding News & Announcements in Game Launcher Cloud
- [Create News](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/news-and-announcements/create-news.md): Create engaging news articles and announcements for your players
- [Glossary](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/reference/glossary.md): Comprehensive glossary of terms used in Game Launcher Cloud
- [API Reference](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/reference/api-reference.md): Complete REST API documentation and reference
- [Architecture](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/reference/architecture.md): How Game Launcher Cloud works - from your launcher to your players

## Help Center

- [What can we help you find?](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/help-center/readme.md): Find quick answers to common questions
- [Platform](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/help-center/platform.md): Questions about platform features and capabilities
- [Demo Content](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/help-center/demo-content.md): Explore the platform with pre-populated demo content
- [Team Permissions](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/help-center/permissions.md): Understanding team permissions and access control
- [Plans & Billing](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/help-center/billing.md): Questions about plans, billing, and subscriptions
- [Account](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/help-center/account.md): Questions about your account and settings
- [Integrations](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/help-center/integrations.md): Questions about integrations with other platforms
- [Addon Services](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/help-center/addon-services.md): Questions about addon services
- [Support](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/help-center/support.md): Questions about technical support

## Changelog

- [Changelog](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/readme.md): Latest features, improvements and fixes for Game Launcher Cloud
- [2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026.md)
- [August 10, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/august-10-2026.md): Player Tiers: decide who gets which build with the Discord roles and Patreon tiers you already use, and let supporters who lapse keep the version they paid for
- [August 6, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/august-06-2026.md): Microsoft Store publishing with a package Microsoft signs for you, a Discord bot that shows how many players are online, webhooks that push events to your own services, and a live reading of your game
- [July 31, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/july-31-2026.md): Cloud Saves (sync player save files across machines, with version history and conflict resolution), platform settings that can be overridden per environment, a support chat built into the dashboard
- [July 20, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/july-20-2026.md): License Keys (sell your games and DLC as buy to play with in-launcher key redemption) and Mods powered by mod.io, with an embedded mod browser and one-click installs in the launcher
- [July 16, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/july-16-2026.md): App, Launcher and Hardware analytics, a revamped Launcher Builder, Embedded Web Panels (in-launcher WebView on Pro+ plans), a permanent free Login System plan, Bring Your Own Auth, in-launcher Privacy
- [July 5, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/july-05-2026.md): CDN Mirror (bring-your-own-CDN download mirror with automatic failover and connection testing) and a new Support Ticket System for tracking help requests from the dashboard.
- [April 28, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/april-28-2026.md): Launcher Popups, Community Presets, Anti-Cheat add-on (Beta), expanded language support (DE/IT/RU/KO/JA), custom update button color, news image fade animations, and DLC custom subfolder path.
- [April 13, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/april-13-2026.md): Builder AI Chat assistant, Builder Insights analytics, icon-only navigation, DLC links, configurable Downloads button, launcher update settings, and news alert notifications.
- [April 8, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/april-08-2026.md): Multiple custom links with icon selection, cross-game launch, play button hover effects, storage breakdown, icon search in builder, and bug fixes.
- [March 22, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/march-22-2026.md): New Launcher Builder — Integrated visual editor with presets, social icons, progress bars, play button styles, and much more.
- [March 9, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/march-09-2026.md): DLC Support (Dashboard, Desktop Launcher & CLI), Smart Bundle Exclusive Mode, Build File Viewer, Auto-Link App/Launcher, Environment Alias, CLI v1.2.0
- [March 3, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/march-03-2026.md): Launcher Executable Compatibility (.exe, .bat, .cmd), Hidden Environment Access Key Fix, Installation Path Fix, Previous Install Location Detection
- [March 1, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/march-01-2026.md): Localized News (Multi-Language Translations with AI), Enhanced News Editor (Countdown Timers, Header Badges, Banner & Wide Layouts, Custom Colors)
- [February 25, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/february-25-2026.md): Image Cropper for Uploads, Two-Factor Authentication (TOTP), Activity Log, GDPR Data Export & Account Deletion, In-App Support Widget (Crisp Live Chat), Public Status Page, Login System Pricing Update
- [February 17, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/february-17-2026.md): Merge Builds, Environment Management CLI, Remove Files with File Preview, Build File Viewer in Dashboard, Local Checksum Cache & Segmented Verification, Link Only Mode, Per-Instance Launch Argument Ov
- [February 12, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/february-12-2026.md): Multiple simultaneous executions, improved Optimized Mode with window controls, empty state for unassigned launchers,.
- [January 28, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/january-28-2026.md): Login System Addon launch, faster build processing, and installer compilation speedups across Desktop, Backend, CLI, and Dashboard
- [January 5, 2026](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2026/january-05-2026.md): Major Avalonia upgrade for cross-platform support, enhanced downloads management, error tracking with Glitchtip, and improved build handling
- [2025](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2025.md)
- [December 20, 2025](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2025/december-20-2025.md): Demo content system, enhanced permissions, storage breakdown, and cache improvements
- [December 18, 2025](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2025/december-18-2025.md): Installation path fixes, dynamic window scaling with 8K support, and improved environment handling
- [December 14, 2025](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2025/december-14-2025.md): Smart Bundles technology for optimized downloads, Launcher Build Management, xxHash64 implementation and much more
- [December 6, 2025](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2025/december-6-2025.md): Adaptive concurrent downloads and bandwidth throttling to prevent network saturation in the Desktop Launcher
- [December 4, 2025](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2025/december-4-2025.md): Simultaneous game execution support, configurable logo height, large link button style, and fixed Terms & Privacy URLs
- [December 3, 2025](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2025/december-3-2025.md): Launchers sidebar dropdown, deploy status indicators, Christmas decoration, and Figma image templates. Remember to use SHIFT + F5 to refresh your browser cache and see the changes!
- [November 30, 2025](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2025/november-30-2025.md): Dynamic theming, performance optimizations, and dashboard improvements
- [November 20, 2025](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2025/november-20-2025.md): IgnoredPaths fix and Build Management improvements
- [November 17, 2025](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2025/november-17-2025.md): Desktop Launcher improvements with GIF support, automatic updates, and more
- [November 15, 2025](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2025/november-15-2025.md): Performance improvements, ignore paths, and CLI enhancements
- [FIRST RELEASE](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/2025/first-release.md)
- [CLI Changelog](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/cli.md): Here we will publish updates on the CLI.
- [2025](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/cli/2025.md)
- [v1.0.0.10](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/changelog/cli/2025/v1.0.0.10.md): First production release of Game Launcher Cloud CLI with complete build management from your terminal

## API Reference

- [Developer Platform API](https://gamelauncher.cloud/help/api-reference/readme.md): Learn more about documenting APIs in Game Launcher Cloud.