PlayFab Intergration: Getting Started

PlayFab is the backend service your VR fangame will use to store player data, handle authentication, manage cosmetics, track stats, and connect with Photon.
This page walks you through the first steps of setting up PlayFab for your project

1. Create a PlayFab Account

1. Go to the PlayFab website

2. Sign in with a Microsoft account

3. Create a new PlayFab Title

4. Copy your Title ID

5. Copy your API Endpoint

You will need these values inside Unity.

2. Set Up Your PlayFab Title

Inside your PlayFab dashboard:

• Enable API features

• Enable client login

• Disable unwanted login types (optional)

• Set up your player creation rules

• Configure your Title Data (optional)

This ensures your game can authenticate players correctly.

3. Install the PlayFab Unity SDK

1. Open Unity

2. Go to Window → Package Manager

3. Install the PlayFab SDK (Unity package)

4. Import all required files

After importing, you will see a PlayFab Editor window.

4. Connect Unity to Your PlayFab Title

Inside Unity:

1. Open PlayFab Editor

2. Log in

3. Select your Title

4. Unity will automatically configure your project

This links your game to your PlayFab backend.

5. Test Your First Login

Use a simple login script to confirm everything works:

• LoginWithCustomID

• LoginWithDeviceID

• LoginWithAndroidDeviceID (Quest)

Once login succeeds, you will receive:

• PlayFabID

• Session ticket

• Player profile

This confirms your game is connected

6. Understand the Basic Flow

Every PlayFab operation follows this pattern:

1. Player logs in

2. Game requests data (currency, items, stats)

3. Player plays

4. Game saves data back to PlayFab

5. Player quits

6. Data is stored permanently

This is the foundation of all PlayFab systems.

7. What You Can Do Next

After getting PlayFab connected, you can move on to:

• Authentication

• Player Data

• Virtual Currency

• Inventory System

• CloudScript

• Moderation Tools

• Title Data

• Analytics

• Photon + PlayFab Linking

Each of these has its own subpage.

8. Best Practices for Beginners

• Always test login first

• Keep your Title ID private

• Never expose your secret key in Unity

• Use CloudScript for secure operations

• Start with simple data (like stats or currency)