Jagex Accounts Closed Beta
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During our sneak peek stream at the end of the year, the Jagex Publishing Team dropped by to give us an update on Jagex Accounts and the benefits they offer, including improved account security. We're now ready to bring this system to Closed Beta!The Jagex Launcher
We're delighted to see that so many of you are using the Jagex Launcher to play RuneScape.
If you're unfamiliar, the Jagex Launcher is the easiest and most convenient way to play the game - it lets you access all our games seamlessly and securely, in one place and with the convenience of a single login. It also lets you add up to 10 different accounts and switch between them seamlessly!
If you'd like to try it out for yourself, you can download the Launcher here.
Jagex Accounts
If you've been keeping up with our plans for the Jagex Launcher, you'll know that we plan to roll out Jagex Accounts over the coming months.
In fact, the first of several Closed Betas is scheduled to begin next week on January 26th. It will be invite-only as part of our 'phased release' approach, which aims to ensure the system is functional. To begin with, we plan to invite Player Moderators and other select players in the community. Once we're happy with what we're seeing in Closed Beta, we can invite more of you to test the system, before opening it up for everyone!
For now, let's look at exactly what Jagex Accounts are and why they're being implemented.
- Jagex Launcher: an app for Windows and MacOS that you can use to access RuneScape, Old School RuneScape, and any other games we release in the future!
- Jagex Account: the new account players will use to access our games. Jagex Accounts are based on a safe, secure set of authentication credentials using industry-standard technology.
- RuneScape Account: the account players currently use to access RuneScape and/or Old School RuneScape. One RuneScape Account equals one character in each game.
- Character: another term used for RuneScape Accounts. This is the term we'll use to describe a character profile within a game accessed via a Jagex Account. Currently, a user can have 10 characters per Jagex Account.
- Import Character: the process players will go through to permanently add their RuneScape Account to their Jagex Account.
- Upgrade Character: the initial act of creating a Jagex Account from a RuneScape Account, before importing other characters.
- Add Character: the process players can use to create a brand-new character.
- Jagex Account Name: the name chosen by a player to identify their Jagex Account. We'll use this when we communicate with you. It doesn't have to be unique, because a 4-digit number will automatically be added to the end. It looks like this: PlayerName#1234. In future, this might be displayed in other games or used for friends and chat features on the Jagex Launcher.
- Character Name: the unique name chosen by a player to identify their RuneScape or Old School RuneScape character. This is the name already displayed in Chat, Friends Lists, HiScores, and more. This name won't change when you switch to a Jagex Account.
Now that we're all on the same page, let's talk about why we're launching a new account system.
Account security is a major concern for players and a core focus for us. The current system has reached the end of the road as our security solution. The new Jagex Account system will let us provide you with increased security, stability, and sustainability using modern, industry-standard technology. We'll be able to keep bringing you more RuneScape for years to come without you worrying that your hard-earned stats and equipment will fall into the hands of hackers.
Jagex Accounts will use a different multi-factor authentication (MFA) integration to current RuneScape Accounts. When setting up MFA for your Jagex Account, you'll be provided with 10 backup codes to use as your second factor if you lose access to your authenticator device. These codes will only be shown once and can only be used once each - so be sure to record them safely and securely!
To import a character to a Jagex Account, you'll log in to that character and enter your authenticator details as usual. Once a character has been imported, the MFA for the associated RuneScape Account will no longer work - you'll need to use the MFA associated with your Jagex Account.
You can still play multiple characters at once and make progress simultaneously, assuming all those characters are linked to your Jagex Account.
In short, the Jagex Account and Launcher is how we're going to provide you with strong, modern account security - as well as an easier way to log in and manage multiple characters!
Jagex Account Betas
The first phase begins next week on January 26th, where we'll be inviting Player Moderators and other selected players to try the Closed Beta. The reason we're inviting so few players to begin with is so we can keep a much closer eye on their accounts as they go through the upgrade process. We'll be carefully reviewing the data and acting on any feedback we receive to make sure everything is running smoothly before the Open Beta.
The invite will appear in the RuneScape Message Centre, which can be found in the Account Settings section of our website.
From there, you'll be prompted to upgrade your RuneScape Account to a Jagex Account from the Account Settings menu on our website. You'll want to click the button prompting you to create a Jagex Account and then log in. Once you've done that, whichever character received the invite will be imported and added to your Jagex Account. Hooray!
If you're invited to take part in the Closed Beta, you'll notice a swanky new button to help get you upgraded to a Jagex Account!
You can choose from a selection of authentication methods when logging in to your Jagex Account, to make sure that it stays your Jagex Account!
The next step is to authenticate your Jagex Account in the Jagex Launcher - of course, you'll need to download it if you haven't already. Once you're logged in you can choose your character and get adventuring! You'll also be able to import any other characters you have and secure them all on your new Jagex Account.Feeling lost? Don't worry. We'll share instructional videos for every new stage of the beta in our newsposts and across social media to help you follow along.
The duration of the Closed Beta will depend entirely on the feedback we're getting. When we're satisfied that the participants are happy with the Jagex Account system, we'll open the Beta up to everybody - but it all hinges on how much needs changing during these initial stages.
This phased release strategy helps us make sure everything is stable, easy-to-use and working as intended, so that all of you can reap the benefits of Jagex Accounts as soon as possible.
FAQs
Some of you might have additional questions that aren't answered above, or be looking for an answer to something a little more specific that we didn't include. Click the drop-down below to see a list of frequently-asked questions that might have what you're looking for. If you still can't find what you're after, get in touch with us using the links at the end of the post!
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- What's the difference between the Jagex Launcher and the Jagex Accounts system?
- Will we be able to log into multiple characters at once?
- Will I be able to have multiple Jagex accounts simultaneously logged into the launcher?
- Will I have to participate in the Beta?
- What is the Jagex Account Name?
- What is the full password policy for Jagex Accounts?
- How will character recovery work?
- Can one character be linked to two separate Jagex Accounts, and can I share a RuneScape character between multiple Jagex Accounts?
- How does it work together with mobile?
- How will this work with Steam or Twitch linking?
- We've had several questions on the topic summarised in the following question - If someone adds a hijacked character to a Jagex Account, what happens?
- Is there some type of authentication when linking characters?
- Each account is a separate attack vector, so you are planning on limiting the attack vectors down to 1, and secure it more than it currently is?
- Will Jagex Accounts be able to be used in conjunction with password managers?
- Can Jagex Account name and character name be the same?
- Will Jagex accounts be available for both Mac and PC?
- Does the new system support Oauth for 3rd party fan site authentication?
- Will the remembered sessions bypass your 2FA similar to how mobile/Steam logins can?
- Can the Jagex Account name be changed if you want to?
- Will the launcher have any sensitive info that can accidently be streamed on platforms like Twitch?
- Can friends list, interfaces, etc. be shared through all account characters or will these remain individual?
- What's the relationship between emails, Jagex Account Names and Character names?
- Will Jagex accounts require one membership per Character?
- Will the launcher be required to play using a Jagex account?
- Will "iron" status be finalised directly in the client?
- Are sanctions such as a mute or a ban applied at the account or character level?
- Can you play on a mobile phone whilst playing on a pc using to the same Jagex Account?
- Will there be support for Linux?
That's all we have right now, we'll keep you updated as we make changes to the system and when we enter new phases of our staggered release.
- The RuneScape Team