Help & FAQ
Quick answers about accounts, the Alpha, the launcher and passwords. Can't find yours? Ask us: the details are at the bottom.
Accounts
How do I make an account?
Sign up here with a username, your email address and a password. You need to be 13 or older. We send a link to your email: open it to confirm your address.
What's my username for? Do other players see it?
Your username is for logging in to the website and the launcher. Other players don't see it: they see your Toon's name. Usernames are 3 to 20 letters, numbers or underscores, and can't be changed later.
Why should I confirm my email address?
It's how you get back in if you forget your password, how we tell you when you're in the Alpha, and how you confirm deleting your account. The link works for 3 days; you can send a new one from your account page.
How do I change my email address?
On your account page, enter the new address and your password. We send a link to the new address. Your old address stays on the account until you confirm the new one, and if it was confirmed we also let it know about the change.
The Alpha
Why can't I download the game?
Toon Valley is in a closed Alpha: we let players in a few at a time while we squash bugs. Anyone can make an account, but the download unlocks once your account has Alpha access.
How do I get into the Alpha?
If you have a key, enter it on your account page. If not, join the Alpha list (you need a confirmed email) and we'll email you when it's your turn. Your account page shows your place on the list.
The launcher
How do I install the game?
Once your account has Alpha access, download the launcher from the download page and open Toon-Valley-Setup.exe. It needs Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit. Log in, and the launcher downloads the game the first time.
Windows says it "protected my PC". Is that OK?
Yes: the installer isn't signed by a big company yet, so Windows doesn't know it. Click More info, then Run anyway. Only run installers you downloaded from this website.
How does the launcher update the game?
When there's an update, the launcher shows Update. It downloads only the files that changed and checks each one before using it. You never need a new installer for game updates.
The game won't start, or something looks broken.
Press Repair in the launcher: it checks every game file and fixes any that are broken. If that doesn't help, report the bug with what you saw.
Logging in
It says "Invalid username or password".
Check your username (it's your account name, not your Toon's name) and your password, including capital letters. Still stuck? Reset your password.
It says "Too many wrong passwords".
After 20 wrong passwords, logging in to that account is paused for 15 minutes, to stop anyone guessing it. Wait a little, then try again, or reset your password.
Why was I logged out?
A login lasts up to 12 hours on the website, or until you close the tab. Changing your password also logs you out everywhere else, including the launcher.
It says "No Alpha access yet".
Your account works, but it can't play until it has Alpha access. See the Alpha.
Passwords
I forgot my password.
Use Forgot your password? with your username or email. If your account has a confirmed email, we send it a link to choose a new password; it works for an hour. No confirmed email? Write to support@toonvalley.net.
How do I change my password?
On your account page, type your current password once and your new password twice. It needs at least 8 characters and can't be your username. You'll be logged out everywhere else, and if your email is confirmed we'll send you a note about the change.
Will Toon Valley ever ask for my password?
Only on this website and in the launcher. We never ask for it by email or on Discord, and we never send it to you: we don't know it, we only keep a scrambled copy.
Deleting an account
How do I delete my account?
- Log in and go to Delete account on your account page.
- Enter your password. We email a link to your confirmed address. Your account isn't deleted yet.
- Open the link within 60 minutes and press Delete my account, then confirm.
You need a confirmed email address, so that only you can delete your account.
I asked to delete my account by mistake.
Don't open the link: nothing happens without it, and it stops working after 60 minutes. You can also press Cancel, keep my account on your account page.
What happens to my username and Toons?
Once your account is deleted, you can't log in to it, and its password, email address and Alpha access are removed. Your username becomes free, so someone new could sign up with it, but they start fresh: they don't get your Toons. Deleting can't be undone.
Contact us
- Email: support@toonvalley.net
- Bugs and ideas: GitHub issues
- Chat with players and the team: our Discord
We're volunteers, so it can take a little while to answer. Never share your password with anyone, including us.
