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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 '''linking''' an existing platform account to a regular [[VRChat account]].  


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


* Steam
* Steam
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* PICO
* PICO
* Viveport
* Viveport
* Google


== Benefits of a full VRChat account ==
== Benefits of a full VRChat account ==
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* 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
* 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
* Gain access to Login
** {{VRC link|https://vrchat.com/home|VRChat Website}}
** {{VRC link|https://vrchat.com/home|VRChat Website}}
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** {{VRC link|https://wiki.vrchat.com/|VRChat Wiki}}
** {{VRC link|https://wiki.vrchat.com/|VRChat Wiki}}
** {{VRC link|https://feedback.vrchat.com/|VRChat Feedback Board}}
** {{VRC link|https://feedback.vrchat.com/|VRChat Feedback Board}}
** [https://ask.vrchat.com/|VRChat Ask Forums]
** [https://ask.vrchat.com/|VRChat VRChat Ask Forums]
** Third-party vendors that utilize VRChat SSO
** Third-party vendors that utilize VRChat SSO


== Pre-merge considerations ==
== Pre-link considerations ==
=== Favorites 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 merge into a fresh account.
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 ===
=== Purchase restrictions ===
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.
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 ==
== 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.
# Locate and click the '''Link Account''' button below the Exit option.
#* If the '''Upgrade Account''' button is not visible, you are already logged into a full VRChat account.
#* 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}}.


== Post-merge ==
== Post-link ==
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. 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}}.
 
== Limitations ==
Each full VRChat account can be linked to one account from each supported platform simultaneously.


== Official resources ==
== Official resources ==
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* {{VRC link|https://vrch.at/support|VRChat Support}}
* {{VRC link|https://vrch.at/support|VRChat Support}}


== See also ==
* [[VRChat account]]
* [[Getting Started]]
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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

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 Official VRChat source 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 Official VRChat source VRChat Support.

Official resources

See also