[GH-ISSUE #1053] [Bug]: PlayCover Genshin Impact "Login Expired, Log In Again" #562

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opened 2026-03-03 18:58:56 +03:00 by kerem · 2 comments

kerem commented

2026-03-03 18:58:56 +03:00

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Originally created by @Marzipanini on GitHub (Jul 24, 2023).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/1053

Describe the bug

I've been having trouble with logging in, so I followed the documentation to be able to log in. However, once I open Genshin Impact from PlayCover once CSRUTIL is re-enabled, Genshin says that my login expired and that I have to log in again. I have tried reproducing the steps just in case I did something wrong to no avail.

Steps to reproduce

Restarting MacBook to get to startup options.
Use Terminal to csrutil disable.
Restart MacBook.
Use Terminal and the command: sudo nvram boot-args="amfi_get_out_of_my_way=0x1 ipc_control_port_options=0"
Restart MacBook.
Open Genshin Impact in PlayCover, login, quit before going through the door.
Restart to access startup options.
Use Terminal to use: csrutil enable.
Restart and open Genshin Impact with PlayCover.
Game opens with the dialogue, "Login Expired, please log in again"

Expected behaviour

I expect to not have this error and be able to log in.

Crash log

No crash report. Note, I am using version 2.0.5 of PlayCover. It was not an option in the dropdown menu.

What version of PlayCover are you using?

2.0.4

What version of macOS are you using?

Ventura (macOS 13)

Issue Language

Yes my issue is written in English

Originally created by @Marzipanini on GitHub (Jul 24, 2023). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/1053 ### Describe the bug I've been having trouble with logging in, so I followed the documentation to be able to log in. However, once I open Genshin Impact from PlayCover once CSRUTIL is re-enabled, Genshin says that my login expired and that I have to log in again. I have tried reproducing the steps just in case I did something wrong to no avail. ### Steps to reproduce 1. Restarting MacBook to get to startup options. 2. Use Terminal to csrutil disable. 3. Restart MacBook. 4. Use Terminal and the command: sudo nvram boot-args="amfi_get_out_of_my_way=0x1 ipc_control_port_options=0" 5. Restart MacBook. 6. Open Genshin Impact in PlayCover, login, quit before going through the door. 7. Restart to access startup options. 8. Use Terminal to use: csrutil enable. 9. Restart and open Genshin Impact with PlayCover. 10. Game opens with the dialogue, "Login Expired, please log in again" ### Expected behaviour I expect to not have this error and be able to log in. ### Crash log ```shell No crash report. Note, I am using version 2.0.5 of PlayCover. It was not an option in the dropdown menu. ``` ### What version of PlayCover are you using? 2.0.4 ### What version of macOS are you using? Ventura (macOS 13) ### Issue Language - [X] Yes my issue is written in English

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2026-03-03 18:58:57 +03:00

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@MEMORIEmusic commented on GitHub (Jul 24, 2023):

Make sure SIP is enabled
Use PlayCover Beta 3.0

If after installing 3.0 PlayCover asks to update, click “Skip this version”.

You should be able to login(with SIP enabled) after installing 3.0

@MEMORIEmusic commented on GitHub (Jul 24, 2023): 1. Make sure SIP is enabled 2. Use [PlayCover Beta 3.0](https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/releases/tag/3.0.0-beta.1) If after installing 3.0 PlayCover asks to update, click “Skip this version”. You should be able to login(with SIP enabled) after installing 3.0

kerem commented

2026-03-03 18:58:57 +03:00

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@Marzipanini commented on GitHub (Aug 2, 2023):

Ok, thank you for the help! Turns out I was doing two things wrong.

I was not using PlayCover 3.0
I was trying to Sign in with Apple. Once I added an email and password to my Genshin account, I was able to sign in on PlayCover without any issues.

Solution:

Delete old PlayCover app.
Download PlayCover 3.0.
Login to Genshin with email and password instead of through Apple.

Thank you everyone!

@Marzipanini commented on GitHub (Aug 2, 2023): Ok, thank you for the help! Turns out I was doing two things wrong. 1. I was not using PlayCover 3.0 2. I was trying to Sign in with Apple. Once I added an email and password to my Genshin account, I was able to sign in on PlayCover without any issues. Solution: 1. Delete old PlayCover app. 2. Download PlayCover 3.0. 3. Login to Genshin with email and password instead of through Apple. Thank you everyone!

kerem referenced this issue

2026-03-03 19:08:14 +03:00

[PR #562] [CLOSED] Version 2.0.0 stable release #1658