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The process of merging an existing VRChat Account from 3th party platform to a regular VRChat Account.
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== Benefits of a Full VRChat Account ==
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This article highlights the process of '''linking''' an existing platform account to a regular [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat account|VRChat account]].
 
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Platform accounts include pre-existing accounts on the following devices:
 
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* Steam
* Meta
* PICO
* Viveport
* Google
* Discord
 
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== 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]]
* Upload and manage content
* Retain the simplicity of one-click logins
* Retain the simplicity of one-click logins
* Apply to enroll in the [[Special:MyLanguage/Creator Economy|Creator Economy]] Program
* Change their screenname
** Removes the generated four-digit '[[wikipedia:Discriminator|discriminator]]' code at the end of their screenname
* Gain access to Login
** {{VRC link|https://vrchat.com/home|VRChat Website}}
** [[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 VRChat Ask Forums]
** Third-party vendors that utilize VRChat SSO


== Pre-Merge Considerations ==
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=== Favorites Limit ===
== Pre-link considerations ==
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.
=== 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 link into a fresh account.


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


== Merging Process ==
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== Linking process ==
[[File:MainMenuLinkAccountButton.png|alt=A screenshot of the VRChat menu with a visible "Link Account" button.|thumb|Menu with "Link Account" 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, Google, or Viveport account you wish to link.
# 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. If the '''Upgrade Account''' button is not visible, you are already logged into a full VRChat account.
# Locate and click the '''Link Account''' button below the Exit option.
#* If the '''Link Account''' button is not visible, you are likely 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.
If there are still difficulties with linking your account, contact VRChat support at {{VRC link|https://vrch.at/support|VRChat Support}}.
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== Post-link ==
Linking is permanent and irreversible. Each full VRChat account can be linked to one account from each supported platform simultaneously. 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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== Linking for Discord accounts ==
[[File:VRC_Discordaccountlink.webp|thumb|A demonstration of a UI element, showing that a user can link their Discord and VRChat account.]] [[File:VRC_loginscreenDiscord.webp|thumb|VRChat's log-in screen, giving the option to log in using Discord.]]
On September 25, 2025<ref>[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-25-september-2025 "Developer Update - September 25, 2025"] on ''[https://hello.vrchat.com/blog VRChat's Blog]'' at ''[[hello.vrchat.com]]''. Dated September 25, 2025. Retrieved September 25, 2025.</ref>, a posted [[Developer Update]] demonstrates a future capability to link a VRChat account, and Discord account together. Users will also have the ability to create a platformed [[VRChat account]], and be given the option to log in, using Discord. Additionally, users will be able to unlink their accounts at any time, through Discord or VRChat.
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As of October 16, 2025, the [[Open Beta]] for [https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/vrchat-202541-openbeta 2025.4.1] introduced the ability to log into VRChat, using Discord, as well as linking accounts.
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The Discord login feature was officially released in
[https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/vrchat-202541 2025.4.1] , released on November 3.
== 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://vrch.at/support|VRChat Support}}
== See also == <!--T:9-->


== Post-Merge ==
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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 [https://vrch.at/support VRChat Support].
* [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat account|VRChat account]]
* [[Special:MyLanguage/Getting Started|Getting Started]]


== Limitations ==
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Each full VRChat account can be linked to one account from each supported platform simultaneously.
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This article highlights the process of linking an existing platform account to a regular VRChat account.

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

  • Steam
  • Meta
  • PICO
  • Viveport
  • Google
  • Discord

Benefits of a full VRChat account

A full VRChat account enables users to:

Pre-link 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 link into a fresh account.

Purchase restrictions

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

Linking process

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

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

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

If there are still difficulties with linking your account, contact VRChat support at VRChat Support.

Post-link

Linking is permanent and irreversible. Each full VRChat account can be linked to one account from each supported platform simultaneously. 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 VRChat Support.

Linking for Discord accounts

A demonstration of a UI element, showing that a user can link their Discord and VRChat account.
VRChat's log-in screen, giving the option to log in using Discord.

On September 25, 2025[1], a posted Developer Update demonstrates a future capability to link a VRChat account, and Discord account together. Users will also have the ability to create a platformed VRChat account, and be given the option to log in, using Discord. Additionally, users will be able to unlink their accounts at any time, through Discord or VRChat.

As of October 16, 2025, the Open Beta for 2025.4.1 introduced the ability to log into VRChat, using Discord, as well as linking accounts.

The Discord login feature was officially released in 2025.4.1 , released on November 3.

Official resources

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Developer Update - September 25, 2025" on VRChat's Blog at hello.vrchat.com. Dated September 25, 2025. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
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