> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.windagehq.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect your account

> How Steam sign-in and the KovaaK's link work, and what Windage does with them.

Windage uses two accounts:

* **Steam** is your identity. You sign in to Windage with it.
* **KovaaK's** (kovaaks.com) is where your scores live. Windage links it to your Steam account to read them.

You need both to use the app.

## Sign in with Steam

On the login page, press **Continue with Steam**. You are sent to Steam's own sign-in page and then back to Windage. Windage never sees your Steam password.

## Link your KovaaK's account

After signing in, Windage asks you to connect KovaaK's:

**1. Enter your kovaaks.com username**

This is your username on the KovaaK's website. It may be different from your Steam name.

**2. Enter your kovaaks.com password**

Your password goes straight to kovaaks.com and never touches the Windage server. Windage only keeps the session, encrypted, to read your scores.

**3. Confirm**

When the link is done you see **Steam + KovaaK's linked** with your KovaaK's name.

> [!NOTE]
>
> No kovaaks.com account yet? Create one on [kovaaks.com](https://kovaaks.com) first, then come back.

## Why the link is required

With the link, Windage reads **your exact scores** instead of guessing who you are by name. It also unlocks:

* Your **next rival** on each scenario: the player just above you and how many points you need to pass them.
* Your **Steam friends** on each scenario.
* **New personal bests** since your last analysis, shown on your dashboard.

## Common problems

> [accordion] That user doesn't exist on kovaaks.com
>
> Use your KovaaK's website username, not your Steam display name.

> [accordion] That KovaaK's account belongs to another Steam account
>
> A KovaaK's account can only be linked to the Steam account it belongs to. Sign in to Windage with that Steam account.

> [accordion] Your KovaaK's session expired
>
> Sessions expire from time to time. Press **Reconnect** and sign in again to keep using your exact scores.

> [accordion] Couldn't reach KovaaK's
>
> The KovaaK's service is not answering. Wait a moment and try again.

## Disconnect

You can disconnect KovaaK's from your account menu. Windage needs the link to work, so you will be asked to connect again the next time you use it.

For what is stored and what is shown to other players, see [Privacy and data](https://docs.windagehq.com/help/privacy.md).


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