Logging In for In-Headset Development
Starting in October 2020, there will be two options for logging into your Oculus devices for development purposes with full testing and demoing functionality:
- a Test User account
- your personal Facebook account
Logging in with a Test User account will provide you with access to the apps uploaded by your organization and allow you to test features such as Entitlement Checks, In-App Purchases, and social features, in addition to playtesting your application. A Facebook account is not required to use a Test User account.
Logging in with a Facebook account will enable you to friend users outside of your organization and purchase content from the Oculus Store, which you can’t do with a Test User account. If you choose to log in with your personal Facebook account, you’ll need to merge it with your Oculus Developer account. It’s important to note that merging your Oculus Developer account with your personal Facebook account is a permanent change and cannot be reversed, similar to when a user merges their Oculus and Facebook accounts. Developers who decide to log in with a Facebook account can also use Test User accounts.
There will also be an option to continue logging into current devices for development purposes using your unmerged Oculus Developer account, but with limited functionality. For example, you will not be able to test new, updated, or social features, which require a Test User account or a Facebook account.