# Players ## Authenticating Players LootLocker supports three different types of authentication methods. You'll want to select the best method depending on your game and target platforms. Click on each authentication type to learn how to implement it in your game.


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.	guestLoginIcon.png	https://github.com/lootlocker/gitbook-sync/blob/main/players/authentication/guest-login.md
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.	platformLogin.png	#platform-login
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.	whitelabelLogin.png	https://github.com/lootlocker/gitbook-sync/blob/main/players/authentication/white-label-login.md

## Player Management

The LootLocker Player Manager allows you to easily find and manage players in your game. It allows you to: * Search for players using a public or platform ID * View player profiles, including * Inventory * Currencies * Platforms * Orders * Storage * Progression * Leaderboards * Files * Grant assets * Refund assets * Set profile public / private * Delete profile * Add progression XP * Remove / edit player's leaderboard entries * Add / edit player key/values Learn more about the player manager in the link below. {% content-ref url="../../players/managing-players" %} [managing-players](https://docs.lootlocker.com/players/managing-players) {% endcontent-ref %}