Getting Started

Getting started with LootLocker couldn't be easier. Follow these five simple steps and you'll be up and running in no time!

1️⃣ Create a Free Account

To create your free LootLocker account, visit the sign-up page on the LootLocker website. In this form you can provide your name, company name, email address, and set a password. Confirm that you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and click Create Free Account.

2️⃣ Create a New Game

Once you've created and verified your account, you'll next want to create a new game within LootLocker through our Web Console. If you've already created a game and want to create a new one, simply click New Game in the My Games panel in your game dashboard.

3️⃣ Install & Configure the SDK

We have SDKs for Unreal Engine and Unity, with more on the way. It only takes a few minutes to set up. We've also created Quick Start guides to make it as easy for you as possible to get up and running.

Unity Quick Start

Get LootLocker set up in your Unity game and make your first API calls in no time.

Unreal Quick Start

Get LootLocker set up in your Unreal game and make your first API calls in no time.

Other Engines

Not using Unity or Unreal? Check here for other engines and implementation types we currently support.

4️⃣ Authenticate Your First Player

The first API call you will want your game to make is verifying the player in order to register a session with LootLocker. LootLocker supports three different types of authentication methods. You'll want to select the best method depending on your game and target platforms.

Guest Login

This authentication method lets you assign each player a unique ID and is common for web or mobile games where getting the player into the game quickly is important.

Platform Login

The Platform Login authentication type covers all login methods using First Party Platforms such as Steam, Xbox, and Sign in with Apple. LootLocker uses the player's authenticated Platform ID to register their session.

White Label Login

Our White Label Login system provides your game with a custom username and password set up so each player can create their own account with your game.

We suggesting using Guest Login if you're just getting started with your game's development or still haven't decided which platform your game will be released on.

5️⃣ Implement LootLocker Features

Now that you've created a session by authenticating your first player, it's time to start implementing other LootLocker features. Check out this overview to figure out which features matches your game the best.

What is LootLocker?

Make sure you also check our our library of samples, which provide out-of-the-box implementations of a few popular LootLocker features.

Samples