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# Welcome to Vampauth

Protect your scripts, manage keys, and let users earn access through checkpoints. Start with a loader, then connect the tools your community uses.

## What are you working on?

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Start your project</strong></td><td>Create a project, publish a script, and test your first key.</td><td><a href="/vampauth-docs/getting-started/first-project.md">Your first project</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Use the loader</strong></td><td>Copy the snippet and connect your script to Vampauth.</td><td><a href="/vampauth-docs/development/loader.md">Loader</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Connect checkpoints</strong></td><td>Set up Linkvertise, LootLabs, Work.ink, or LinkUnlocker.</td><td><a href="/vampauth-docs/integrations/checkpoint-providers.md">Checkpoint providers</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Set up Discord</strong></td><td>Publish a panel and help members manage their keys.</td><td><a href="/vampauth-docs/integrations/discord/panels.md">Create and manage a panel</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Build with the API</strong></td><td>Manage projects, keys, and loaders from your backend.</td><td><a href="/vampauth-docs/api-reference/management.md">Management API v2</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fix an error</strong></td><td>Look up loader errors, API responses, and flow problems.</td><td><a href="/vampauth-docs/troubleshooting.md">Troubleshooting</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Looking for something specific?

* [Loader variables and helpers](/vampauth-docs/development/loader-macros.md) — read key groups, expiry, and session state.
* [Keys and expiry](/vampauth-docs/features/keys-and-expiry.md) — understand first-use timers, renewals, and lifetime keys.
* [Standalone key checks](/vampauth-docs/api-reference/key-check.md) — validate access from your own backend.
* [Environment variables](/vampauth-docs/development/environment-variables.md) — configure the client examples.

## Need a hand?

[Join our Discord](https://discord.gg/bKW2SQVnBp) for setup help, or [check service status](https://status.vampauth.com) if something seems down.

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These guides follow the dev revision checked on 20 October 2026. Some changes may appear here before they reach the live website.


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