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This article highlights the process of merging an existing platform account to a regular VRChat account.  
This article highlights the process of '''merging''' an existing platform account to a regular VRChat account.  


== Benefits of a Full VRChat Account ==
Platform accounts include pre-existing VRChat on the following devices:
 
* Steam
* Meta
* PICO
* Viveport
 
== Benefits of a full VRChat account ==
A full VRChat account enables users to:
A full VRChat account enables users to:
* Gain [[Trust Ranks]]
* Earn [[Special:MyLanguage/Trust Ranks|Trust Ranks]]
* Retain the simplicity of one-click logins
* Retain the simplicity of one-click logins
* Upload and manage worlds and avatars using the [[VRChat SDK]]
* Apply to enroll in the [[Special:MyLanguage/Creator Economy|Creator Economy]] Program
* Post to VRChat's Feedback Forums, and Ask Forums
* Gain access to Login
* Submit [[VRCWiki:How to Contribute|contributions]] to the VRChat Wiki
** {{VRC link|https://vrchat.com/home|VRChat Website}}
* Apply to [[Creator Economy#How to Enroll in the Creator Economy Program|enroll]] in the [[Creator Economy]] Program
** [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat SDK|VRChat SDK]]
* Gain authorization access on platforms with VRChat SSO
** {{VRC link|https://wiki.vrchat.com/|VRChat Wiki}}
** {{VRC link|https://feedback.vrchat.com/|VRChat Feedback Board}}
** [https://ask.vrchat.com/|VRChat Ask Forums]
** Third-party vendors that utilize VRChat SSO


== Pre-Merge Considerations ==
== Pre-merge considerations ==
=== Favorites Limit ===
=== Favorites limit ===
Upon merging, if the total number of favorites exceeds the platform's maximum limit, users may retain more favorites than typically allowed. However, to add new favorites, users must remove existing ones to fit within the limit.
Upon merging, if the total number of favorites from both accounts exceeds the platform's maximum limit, users may retain more favorites than typically allowed. However, to add new favorites, users must remove existing ones to fit within the limit. It is generally advised to merge into a fresh account.


=== Purchase Restrictions ===
=== Purchase restrictions ===
Users who have made purchases through the [[Creator Economy]] on any platform (Steam, Meta, Viveport, Pico) cannot merge their accounts into a full VRChat account. This restriction is temporary and expected to be lifted.
Users who have made purchases through the [[Special:MyLanguage/Creator Economy|Creator Economy]] on any platform (Steam, Meta, Pico, Viveport) cannot merge their accounts into a full VRChat account. This restriction is temporary and expected to be lifted.


== Merging Process ==
== Merging process ==
[[File:VRChat Menu Merge Button.png|alt=A screenshot of the VRChat menu with a visible "Merge" button.|thumb|Menu with "Merge" button.]]
To merge a platform account into a full VRChat account, follow these steps:
To merge a platform account into a full VRChat account, follow these steps:
# Log into the Steam, Meta, Pico, or Viveport account you wish to merge.
# Log into the Steam, Meta, Pico, or Viveport account you wish to merge.
# Open the Main Menu in VRChat.
# Open the Main Menu in VRChat.
# Navigate to '''Settings'''.
# Navigate to '''Settings'''.
# Locate and click the '''Upgrade Account''' button below the Exit option.
# Locate and click the '''Merge''' button below the Exit option.
#* If the '''Upgrade Account''' button is not visible, you are already logged into a full VRChat account.
#* If the '''Merge''' button is not visible, you are already logged into a full VRChat account.
# Follow the on-screen instructions to link your account.
# Follow the on-screen instructions to link your account.


== Post-Merge ==
== Post-merge ==
Linking is permanent and irreversible. It can take up to one day for account data to fully merge. For any issues during or after the process, contact VRChat support at {{VRC link|https://vrch.at/support|VRChat Support}}.
Linking is permanent and irreversible. It can take up to one day for account data to fully merge. For any issues during or after the process, contact VRChat support at {{VRC link|https://vrch.at/support|VRChat Support}}.


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Each full VRChat account can be linked to one account from each supported platform simultaneously.
Each full VRChat account can be linked to one account from each supported platform simultaneously.


== Official Resources ==
== Official resources ==
* {{VRC link|https://help.vrchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/360062659053-I-want-to-turn-my-platform-account-through-Steam-Meta-Pico-or-Viveport-into-a-VRChat-account|"I want to turn my platform account through Steam, Meta, Pico or Viveport into a VRChat account"}} at ''help.vrchat.com''
* {{VRC link|https://help.vrchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/360062659053-I-want-to-turn-my-platform-account-through-Steam-Meta-Pico-or-Viveport-into-a-VRChat-account|"I want to turn my platform account through Steam, Meta, Pico or Viveport into a VRChat account"}} at ''help.vrchat.com''
* {{VRC link|https://vrch.at/support|VRChat Support}}
* {{VRC link|https://vrch.at/support|VRChat Support}}


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This article highlights the process of merging an existing platform account to a regular VRChat account.

Platform accounts include pre-existing VRChat on the following devices:

  • Steam
  • Meta
  • PICO
  • Viveport

Benefits of a full VRChat account

A full VRChat account enables users to:

Pre-merge considerations

Favorites limit

Upon merging, if the total number of favorites from both accounts exceeds the platform's maximum limit, users may retain more favorites than typically allowed. However, to add new favorites, users must remove existing ones to fit within the limit. It is generally advised to merge into a fresh account.

Purchase restrictions

Users who have made purchases through the Creator Economy on any platform (Steam, Meta, Pico, Viveport) cannot merge their accounts into a full VRChat account. This restriction is temporary and expected to be lifted.

Merging process

A screenshot of the VRChat menu with a visible "Merge" button.
Menu with "Merge" button.

To merge a platform account into a full VRChat account, follow these steps:

  1. Log into the Steam, Meta, Pico, or Viveport account you wish to merge.
  2. Open the Main Menu in VRChat.
  3. Navigate to Settings.
  4. Locate and click the Merge button below the Exit option.
    • If the Merge button is not visible, you are already logged into a full VRChat account.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to link your account.

Post-merge

Linking is permanent and irreversible. It can take up to one day for account data to fully merge. For any issues during or after the process, contact VRChat support at Official VRChat source VRChat Support.

Limitations

Each full VRChat account can be linked to one account from each supported platform simultaneously.

Official resources

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