Authorization

Requirement 1.2

You don't have to be registered or logged in to third-party services to launch and use the SDK. You can log in with your Yandex ID.

  1. You'll only be authorized after you perform a voluntary action like pressing a special button in the game. The authorization prompt clearly and unambiguously explains the reason for authorization.
  2. The game has the guest login option or you can play it without logging in. If that's the case, in-game progress must be saved.

Adding Authorization

1.2. You don't have to be registered or logged in to third-party services to launch and use the SDK. You can log in with your Yandex ID.

Why it matters: Without mandatory registration or authorization, a user can start playing faster, and the game will begin generating revenue sooner. Moreover, such games have a lower entry threshold, meaning they can attract more users.

If you have added authorization to your game, follow these rules:

  1. A user can play without registering or logging in.
  2. Authorization can only be through Yandex ID.
  3. The message that offers authorization explains the benefits it provides to the user.
  4. The game does not offer authorization:
    • through third-party services;
    • if the user is already logged into an account.

Examples

Correct

Incorrect

Basic functions are available without authorization.

Entry or play is only possible after authorization.

If there is an offer to authorize in the game, it leads to Yandex ID.

There is an offer to authorize through third-party services in the game.

It is possible to decline authorization and continue playing.

There is no option to decline authorization, or the offer is aggressively and frequently shown in the game.

After logging into an account, the game no longer shows the authorization offer.

After logging into an account, the game continues to show the authorization offer.

Authorization Offer

1.2.1. You'll only be authorized after you perform a voluntary action.

Authorization should be predictable to not disturb the user or cause dissatisfaction. In addition, the user should have information about the benefits they will receive from authorizing.

To make authorization comfortable for the user, follow these rules:

  1. Transition to the authorization page occurs only if the user has deliberately chosen this action (for example, by clicking a button labeled "Authorize").
  2. The offer to authorize is displayed with an explanation of the advantages the user will have, for example:
    • Saving progress in the cloud.
    • Notifications about new products and promotions.
    • In-game purchases — items and upgrades purchased will be available in any browser, not just the current one.
  3. The user can decline authorization and continue playing.

Examples

Correct

Incorrect

Transition to authorization occurs upon pressing an element, which outwardly appears to lead to the authorization page.

The authorization page opens upon pressing buttons that are not related to authorization, for example, Leaderboard or Rate the Game.

The authorization window includes information about the benefits of logging into the account.

The authorization offer window lacks information about the benefits of authorization.

There is an option to decline authorization and continue playing.

There is no option to decline authorization.
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