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Wesley Pyburn (TechNobo) edited this page Apr 25, 2021 · 27 revisions

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Welcome to the TcNo Account Switcher Wiki!

Before we get started:

  • Your passwords are never collected
  • No account information is sent from this application Everything that is collected is stored locally, unless shared by you, the user.
  • Your account information is safe (Assuming your LoginCache folder isn't accessed from third-party software - More)
  • This application is completely open-source. You can compile it yourself if you don't trust the official Releases.

What is this LoginCache folder?

The LoginCache folder is used for some platforms within the TcNo Account Switcher to store files that are swapped out on your computer, to swap accounts. These files can hold Tokens and other info telling the platform what account was "last logged in" when it is closed and reopened. The LoginCache folder also keeps a list of your accounts UserID's, Emails or whatever the platform of choice uses to differentiate your accounts. This is used for dragging & reordering your accounts.

Your first launch (And required runtimes):

You will need 3 pieces of software installed. They are below:

  • WebView2 Runtime: Click HERE and install.
  • Microsoft .NET 5 Desktop Runtime AND: ASP.NET Core 5.0 Runtime: Click HERE and click x64, as well as Download Hosting Bundle. See below: Buttons to click for .NET Desktop & ASP.NET runtime
  • Head to Releases and download either the .7z or .zip (They are the same, but 7-Zip is needed to unzip thje .7z file).
  • Extract ALL files into a new folder. Make sure it's in a place you won't delete it. (Moving it is fine, but will break shortcuts on your Desktop and Start Menu, as well as starting with Windows)
  • Start TcNo-Acc-Switcher.exe
  • Select a platform from the list of platforms, such as Steam.
  • Double-click an account, or select an account and click Login, or Right-Click and choose "Swap to account".
  • The platform you chose will now exit, swap the "Last logged in" files and then restart, logging you into your chosen account. Clicking the settings button will let you reset settings or profile pictures, start platforms as Administrator (launches as a normal user by default), refresh profile images, VAC status, turn on the Tray icon and way more.

Adding accounts to the list:

Some platforms work differently to others. Steam and BattleNet switchers will detect accounts and populate the list. The Origin and Ubisoft account switchers need you to click "Save Current" to add the account you're logged into to the list. For all platforms: To add another account, click "Add New" instead of logging out in the platform! For example: Adding a new account to the Steam switcher: Find more info on the platforms wiki page - See the list of Wiki pages on the right -->

Removing accounts from the list:

Some platforms work differently to others. Steam and BattleNet let you forget accounts and restore them later from the Settings screen. Forgetting accounts doesn't change your actual account at all, it just stops the Account Switcher showing it on the list. The Steam account switcher removes it from loginusers.vdf, meaning you can no longer switch to it in Big Picture mode (for exmaple) until you sign into it again.

Tray icon

You can add TcNo Account Switcher to the Windows Tray, meaning it'll always be there for you to start and close it whenever you need it. The Windows Tray is located at the bottom right of your Windows Start Bar. With 4.0, you can now switch to the last accounts you've switched to with TcNo Account Switcher (3 by default) - for each platform (new since 3.0)

This is where the program will start if you choose "Start with Windows". And it will start automatically if you choose to "Minimize to Tray" in the Settings screen.