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™)
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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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