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Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about implementing and using Unity Authentication in your game.
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Are there any costs associated with Unity Authentication?

There are currently no costs for Unity Authentication.

Which third party/external logins are currently supported by Unity Authentication?

  • Google Play Games
  • Apple Game Center
  • Steam
  • Facebook
  • Username & Password
  • Unity Player Accounts
  • OpenID Connect
  • Oculus (Meta Quest)
  • XBOX One
  • XBOX Series X|S
  • PlayStation®5
  • PlayStation®4 (following the same approach as PlayStation®5)
  • Nintendo Switch™
  • Nintendo Switch™ 2 (following the same approach as Nintendo Switch™)
  • Sign in with Google
  • Sign in with Apple
Note
For more information, please refer to the relevant platform's documentation.
Refer to the section on external identity providers for more information.

Are there any samples available to showcase what Unity Authentication offers?

We have samples that demonstrate how to use Anonymous login and some third party logins. The samples also include linking, unlinking accounts and session management.

Which Facebook app types are currently supported?

We currently support the 
Consumer
and 
Business
app types.

What is the supported SteamWorks SDK version?

SteamWorks SDK version 20.0.0 and above are supported.

How can I manage player accounts locally for multiplayer testing?

You can isolate and preserve sessions by using 
AuthenticationService.Instance.SwitchProfile(string profile)
API. This allows managing multiple accounts locally by switching the current player profile and isolating the session token in 
PlayerPrefs
. Refer to the Profile management page for more information.

Do we support console platforms?

We support console-specific logins with cross-platform code-linking for console ID providers. Learn more about code-link.

Do we support cross-platform use cases?

UGS offers robust cross-platform account and authentication solutions that support cross-play and progression across all major devices and platforms.
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    • Are there any costs associated with Unity Authentication?

    • Which third party/external logins are currently supported by Unity Authentication?

    • Are there any samples available to showcase what Unity Authentication offers?

    • Which Facebook app types are currently supported?

    • What is the supported SteamWorks SDK version?

    • How can I manage player accounts locally for multiplayer testing?

    • Do we support console platforms?

    • Do we support cross-platform use cases?

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