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# Binding and switching

## Bukkit/Paper/Folia: bind a premium account

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Log in to the password account

Log in to your password account using the authentication plugin.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Request binding

Enter `/flp premium`. If prompted for confirmation, enter the command again.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Wait and reconnect

Wait for the final result, then reconnect manually using the corresponding premium account.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Check login

Confirm the next login and player data are as expected.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}

* In proxy mode, a sent request does not mean the list change has completed. Wait for final feedback.
* `kick-toggle` controls whether applicable switches disconnect the player; otherwise leave and reconnect manually.
* The command does not verify the next connection or migrate player data. When an administrator acts on another player, arrange a reconnect according to the feedback.
  {% endhint %}

## Bukkit/Paper/Folia: return to password login

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Back up the authentication database first.** AuthMe can remove or reset an account, and the player may need to register again; do not assume the original password is retained.
{% endhint %}

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Log in and check permission

Confirm the player is logged in and has permission to run `/flp cracked`.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Switch login method

Enter `/flp cracked` and wait for the final result.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Reconnect and log in

Reconnect as instructed and follow the authentication plugin's password or registration flow.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Cleanup and password recovery differ between authentication plugins. If the plugin generated a password, check its recovery procedure before switching. Administrators can use `/flp cracked <player>`; see [commands and permissions](/flp-wiki/login-and-account-management/commands.md).
{% endhint %}

## Fabric/EasyAuth: bind a premium account

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Log in to EasyAuth

Log in to the existing EasyAuth password account.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Request binding

Enter `/flp premium`. If prompted for confirmation, enter the command again.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Wait and reconnect

Wait for the final result, then reconnect manually using the corresponding premium account.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Check login

After verification, confirm that EasyAuth completes binding and login.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
The original password is retained and can be restored by unbinding. A sent request does not mean binding is complete. If it fails, check proxy and backend logs before retrying; do not delete the password account. An administrator can authorize `/flp premium <player>`, but the player must still reconnect with their verified premium identity.
{% endhint %}

## Fabric/EasyAuth: return to password login or registration

{% hint style="warning" %}
**An account without a password is opened for registration after confirmation.** Arrange a safe registration time first so another person cannot claim it.
{% endhint %}

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Log in and check permission

Log in to the account and confirm you have administrator permission.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Switch login method

Enter `/flp cracked`. If warned that the account has no password and will be opened for registration, repeat the same command within 30 seconds to confirm.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Reconnect and log in

Reconnect as instructed: use the original password if one exists, or register again if it does not.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Administrators can specify another player. `/flp delete <player>` only requests deletion of a non-premium FLP record on the proxy; it does not delete the EasyAuth account. Handle a bound local account first. If a proxy request was sent but the local save failed, check logs and account state on both sides before retrying.
{% endhint %}

## Requirements for all operations

Account actions must be performed by an authenticated owner or authorized administrator. Keep the authentication plugin's restrictions on commands before login; do not allow unauthenticated players to use `/flp`. Back up FLP and authentication-plugin data before switching or recovering accounts. UUID changes can affect inventories and permissions; see [UUIDs and player data](/flp-wiki/login-and-account-management/uuid.md).