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Custom Microsoft OAuth application

Henry edited this page May 26, 2022 · 2 revisions

When you log in to a Microsoft account in the launcher, you see this screen:

Microsoft authentication screen showing SKCraft launcher

You may wish to create a custom OAuth application to remove the reference to "SKCraft Launcher"

Creating a custom OAuth application

  1. Read Microsoft's quick-start guide. Note that you want to make an app for "Mobile and desktop applications" - you set this in the dropdown next to the redirect URI.
  2. Navigate to the Authentication tab on the left of the app's management page, and add a new redirect URI to http://localhost:

Screenshot showing the process for adding a new redirect URI

  1. Scroll down and ensure the required features are enabled:
  • Personal Microsoft accounts only
  • Live SDK support: yes
  • Allow public client flows: yes

Screenshot of extra settings

  1. Put the client ID of your new app in launcher.properties
  2. Test the login process; you will have to authorize the new app!