Download keys is a cool function of itch.io that allows you to generate a singular URL for somebody to obtain your recreation with out having to purchase it.

One of the most important enhancement requests I’ve gotten about them is the flexibility for a person to say a key for themselves. Typically the URL is secret however nonetheless accessible by anybody and unlinked to any account, making it simple to lose or abuse.

Starting in the present day, when producing a brand new obtain key you’ll have just a few extra choices:

By default all new obtain keys could be claimed. You can uncheck this field to make them unclaimable if you want, this can make the obtain key operate because it used to.

When a obtain secret is claimable a particular type will probably be added to the highest of the obtain web page that offers the viewer an choice to affiliate the sport with their itch.io account:

The person simply must click on the button and the sport is theirs. It will present up on their My collections web page and solely they are going to be capable of entry it.

If they aren’t logged in to itch.io they’ll be prompted to both log in or create a brand new account.

There’s a second choice for the developer when making a obtain key. They may require the the important thing be claimed earlier than the sport could be downloaded. This generally is a great way to assist cut back the possibility of the important thing being shared amongst a number of individuals.

When a secret is claimed, the obtain keys web page will replicate that and let you know who has claimed it:

Existing obtain keys haven’t been modified in any respect. They can’t be claimed until you go to the Download keys web page and replace them. 

Enjoy!