What is XIVLauncher? How to install XIVLauncher in Final Fantasy XIV

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Final Fantasy XIV may be an extremely popular MMO with a ton of devoted fans, but this does not mean that it has no areas to improve upon. The base game does a good job of catering to player concerns over time, but some PC users have taken it upon themselves to address pain points in the long-running title. A plugin that has gained a lot of traction in the community over time is XIVLauncher. This program is simple to install and replaces the base launcher of Final Fantasy XIV to allow for quicker logins. Here’s all you need to know about XIVLauncher.

Please keep in mind that plugins are officially against the terms of service in Final Fantasy XIV. Most players prefer to keep the game unmodded to avoid possible bans. While this guide details a popular plugin that is extremely harmless, it is still for use at your own risk. Mods are also not available for the console version of the game.

XIVLauncher is a faster launcher for Final Fantasy XIV. Once installed, it will allow the player to save their password into the program. Every login after will not require the user to re-enter their password, and will simply launch the game immediately. If an authenticator is on the account, a one-time password still needs to be entered before the game will start up. This effectively skips a few annoying steps and speeds up the time it takes to log in to Final Fantasy XIV.

Furthermore, XIVLauncher also lets players optionally download another program called Dalamud Plugins and link it to the launcher. This program is a collection of safe-to-use plugins (though technically still against the TOS), and can be kept updated automatically upon logging in when linked with XIVLauncher. Dalamud is