How to play STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on Steam

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Overview

Learn all the information on how to start playing STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on Steam, including how to install, launch, and link your Steam and SW:TOR accounts.

Table of Contents

Is SW:TOR available on Steam?

Yes, you can play SW:TOR on Steam and buy your subscription there too. To get started, create a Steam account, if you don’t already have one, and link it to your SW:TOR account. If you want to play SW:TOR through Steam, here’s how:
  1. 1
    Start the Steam app and log in with your Steam account.
  2. 2
    Add Star Wars: The Old Republic to your game library.
  3. 3
    Before you start downloading, double-check your language settings.
    • Right-click on SW:TOR in your Steam library.
    • Click Properties.
    • Click on the Language tab.
    • Choose the language you want to play in and confirm if you’re asked to.
  4. 4
    Download the client.
  5. 5
    Once it’s downloaded, launch SW:TOR from Steam and log in with your SW:TOR username and password. This links your SW:TOR account and your Steam account.

How to link accounts

  1. 1
    Download and Install SW:TOR through Steam. 
  2. 2
    Launch SW:TOR from your Steam library.
  3. 3
    You’ll be asked to sign in to the SW:TOR launcher. 
  4. 4
    Your accounts will connect automatically. 
If you’re on a shared computer, make sure you’re logged in to your personal Steam account every time you log in to SW:TOR.

How to unlink accounts

To unlink your Steam account :
  • Log in to your SW:TOR account.
  • Go to the Overview section.
  • Click the Steam account button.
  • This will unlink the accounts.

How to switch SW:TOR launchers

To switch launchers follow the steps from SW:TOR launcher troubleshooting guide.

Troubleshooting SW:TOR on Steam

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