# Account
A **Confiction Labs Account** is a key component of the **RIFTSTORM** ecosystem. While it’s not required to play the game, creating an account provides access to additional features, such as progression tracking and exclusive rewards. Below are instructions for both new and existing users.
## **For New Players (without a Confiction account)**
Players can start playing without an account—one will be created automatically during gameplay.
**Login to Our Portal Using Steam**
Follow the steps to complete finish your account
#### **Complete the Account Setup**
Follow the prompts to enter an email and complete the account setup. Upon completion, access to additional ecosystem features and tracking will be enabled.
## For Players with an Existing Account (Account Binding)
Players who already have a **Confiction Labs Account** can bind their **Steam account** to streamline progression across all playtests. The following steps outline how to do this:
#### **Log in to the Confiction Labs Portal**
Visit Confiction Labs Portal and log in using your existing account credentials.
**Access Account Settings**
Click on your profile and navigate to **Account Settings**.
#### Select 'Bind Steam'
Choose the "Bind Steam" option, then sign in to **Steam** to link the accounts. Your Steam account will now be connected to your Confiction account.
> ***Note**: This step only applies if no previous playtests have been played. If you participated in earlier playtests, please follow the instructions for merging accounts.*
## **For Returning Players (Account Merging)**
For players who have participated in previous playtests, follow the steps outlined below to merge the **Steam** and **Confiction** accounts:
1. Head over to your [**Confiction Account Settings**](https://accounts.mythicprotocol.com) and **Login** using the **Confiction Account SSO** (email, Google, or another provided method).
2. Choose the "Bind Steam" option, then sign in to the **Steam** account that you **have bound to another account**.
3. You will be prompted with the Account Merging message, indicating that the Steam account has already been bound to another account. Click on **Open Merging Account**.
4. Your main account would now be listed on the left side, what you need to do now is to click on **Login Steam Account.**
5. Once logged in on both your accounts, you will be shown the merge account data as well as the options for Achievements and RIFTSTORM data to merge.
6. Click on **Confirm** once you are satisfied with your choice.
7. You will be prompted one last time to check on what the merged data would look like. Please make sure that the data are correct and is the one that you want to be merged.
8. Click on Confirm to finalize the merging. This process can take a minute.
9. Once done, you will be given this message in the same pop up.
10. You will also be getting an email confirmation, confirming your successful merge.
After the merge is complete, you can start playing **RIFTSTORM**.
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Please note: click the **Clear Game Data** button on the left bottom of the title screen to clear the local memory cache (this will not affect overall game progress). Failure to do this will result in loss of data.
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