Changelog

Guides organized by topic

The help center groups every guide under Play with friends, Sessions, Library, or Discord so you find the right walkthrough faster.

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Pillar pages show the product in context

Friends, sessions, and library landing pages include previews that match what you see in the Windows app.

Clearer setup and co-op guides

Updated wording across guides and blog posts with clearer steps and links between related topics.

Support log export on Windows

Rotated diagnostic logs export correctly when you share a support package from account settings.

Onboarding starts after email signup

When you register with email, confirm your address, and sign in for the first time, the setup wizard opens as expected.

Email confirmation page shows success

After you click the link in your signup email, playgrids.app verifies your address and shows confirmation instead of an invalid-link error.

Password reset on the website reaches the server

The reset-password page calls the PlayGrid API with a full URL so saving a new password works in production.

Link EA App and sync your library

Connect EA alongside Steam and Epic, import owned titles, launch from PlayGrid, and see store badges on each game.

Same game on Steam and EA in one row

When you own a title on both stores, PlayGrid groups it with badges showing where you can launch.

Share a link so friends pick a play slot

Create a link from Sessions with times you are free. Guests book a slot in the browser without installing PlayGrid.

Play-time invite links create reliably

Invite to play (link) skips times that already passed and saves manual slots in your activity timezone, so the link builds instead of failing with a generic error.

Get notified when someone books your slot

Hosts see an in-app alert when a guest reserves a time from your share link.

Mark when you cannot play

Set blocked hours in Account. Session planning avoids those windows and stops you from scheduling on top of them.

Discord setup guide on the website

A step-by-step Discord setup guide to sign in, add the bot, and download the Windows app.

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Polish language on desktop and web

The Windows app and marketing site support Polish when your browser or system uses pl.

Import your library before moving on

After you link Steam or Epic, onboarding stays on the games step until you import your library - with a clear import button instead of a small refresh icon.

Discord server picker works during setup

When you invite friends via Discord in onboarding, the server dropdown opens above the modal and your first available server is selected automatically.

Setup banner only on Dashboard

The Games library tab no longer shows a separate setup banner - finish onboarding from Dashboard or the first-run wizard.

Autostart survives app updates

If you start PlayGrid with Windows, the setting stays on after in-app updates - no need to turn it on again in Account.

Sign in with your PlayGrid email

Register, log in, and manage your password with PlayGrid accounts directly in the Windows app and on the website.

Password reset loads reliably

The reset-password screen no longer stalls on a blank page when you open the link from your email in the desktop app.

Discord Activity and slash commands

Open session invites from Discord Activity, use slash commands in shared servers, and get optional presence hints when planning.

Finish setup in one flow

Link stores, set when you play, connect Discord, and add friends - whether you just signed up or pick up on the dashboard.

Share a friend invite link

Copy a link from Friends and send it in chat or email instead of typing addresses.

Invite people from Discord

Search for someone on a shared server and send them a friend invite from PlayGrid.

See games you both own when planning

When you plan a session, PlayGrid can show titles your friend already has so you pick something everyone can launch.

Clearer scheduling and sign-in

Your weekly play-time view sharpens as you use PlayGrid. Store and Discord sign-in popups are clearer, and password reset links are more reliable.

Sessions timeline with detail drawer

See upcoming and past sessions on one timeline. Open a session for invites, participants, and actions without leaving the page.

Invite more friends or leave a session

Share an invite link after you create a session, add friends later, or leave when plans change.

Upcoming sessions on your dashboard

Scheduled sessions show on the home dashboard calendar so you can spot what's next.

Per-account offline data on a shared PC

Switch PlayGrid accounts on the same Windows profile without mixing cached libraries or queued telemetry.

Activity heatmap blends your usual hours with real play

Session planning shows when you typically play, then refines the picture as PlayGrid records more sessions.

Schedule insight nudges

Get a heads-up when friends' play patterns line up with a time you usually game.

Discord invites tied to session planning

Connect Discord while creating a session and send invites with clearer messages if something fails.

Local app data uses consistent PlayGrid folders

Offline cache and secrets now live under standard PlayGrid paths on Windows.

Confirm your email after sign-up

New accounts get a confirmation link. Resend it from the app if the first one expired.

Turnstile on login, register, and password reset

Cloudflare Turnstile runs on auth pages to cut down on automated sign-up attempts.

Help and support links in Account

Report a bug or send a product suggestion from Account with context attached.

Windows install guide for SmartScreen warnings

Step-by-step help when Windows flags the installer as from an unknown publisher.

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Shortlist sessions with voting

Propose several games, let friends vote, and pin the final pick as host.

Open a session invite from a link

Friends open session invite links in a browser and land in the desktop app to accept or decline.

Stay signed in offline for up to 7 days

PlayGrid keeps working without network for a week before asking you to sign in again.

Refined session creation wizard

Pick a game, build a shortlist, then send invites in a clearer step-by-step flow.

Link Discord in settings

OAuth connect separate from login. You choose what PlayGrid can send to Discord.

Session invite DMs

Friends receive the game, time, and a quick way to accept or decline - in Discord.

Post sessions to a channel

Optional server channel when you create a session so the whole squad sees the plan.

Reminders before sessions

Nudges before game night, plus updates when someone joins, passes, or votes on a game.

Notification bell with inbox

Unread count on the bell and a panel listing session invites, votes, and other alerts.

Choose how you get alerts

Toggle in-app, email, Discord, and Windows desktop toasts per notification type.

Live updates while the app is open

Session changes and invites appear without refreshing the page.

Session starting soon reminders

A nudge before game time so you are not still browsing your library.

Automatic playtime tracking

PlayGrid records sessions while a game runs, including local .exe launches.

Epic library sync with better title matching

Epic-owned games match more accurately against Steam metadata for cross-store grouping.

Offline library cache

Browse your library and queue telemetry when the API is unreachable; data syncs when you are back online.

System tray and optional autostart

Minimize PlayGrid to the tray and launch it with Windows if you want an always-ready launcher.

Friends list shows who is online

See which friends are active before you pick a session time.

Download the Windows installer

Grab the latest build from playgrids.app.

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In-app updater

Check for and install new PlayGrid builds without leaving the app.

Secure sign-in with refresh tokens

Tokens are stored in the Windows credential vault instead of browser storage.

Plan a session

Pick a game, set a start time, and invite friends from your list.

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Accept or decline session invites

Friends RSVP so the host knows who is in before game night.

Recurring sessions

Schedule weekly game nights as a series instead of one-off events.

Host notes on sessions

Add voice channel, warmup, or other details friends see on the invite.

See games your whole group owns

Compare libraries for you plus multiple friends in one list when planning a session.

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Filter shared games by co-op type and player count

Narrow the list to online co-op, local co-op, or titles that fit your group size.

Link Steam and Epic into one library

Connect both accounts, sync owned titles, and browse them in a single list.

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Launch games from PlayGrid

Start Steam titles and local .exe paths without opening another client first.

Add manual games with an executable path

Include titles that are not in your Steam or Epic sync.

Same title on Steam and Epic in one row

Recognized duplicates group together with store badges showing where you own it.

Friends - send requests and accept or decline

Build your friends list to compare libraries and plan sessions.

Onboarding wizard for first-time setup

Link stores, set preferences, and land in your library with a guided first run.