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From: RainlessSky <174295816+RainlessSky@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2026 22:17:11 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] Add short unlisted FAQ page for the ongoing BeamMP outage to
 support some time. Assuming it can be linked w/o being on the nav, support
 can just link to whichever question.

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+# March 28, 2026 BeamMP Outage FAQ
+
+Temporary FAQ for the (currently) ongoing BeamMP outage that started on March 28th, 2026.
+
+**Last updated April 1st, 2026.**
+
+=== Help! My BeamMP launcher doesn't work!
+	Try reinstalling the BeamMP launcher. To do so, follow the instructions below:
+	1. Go to [beammp.com](https://beammp.com/)
+	2. Click *Download Now*
+	3. Run the installer and follow instructions
+
+	!!! note
+
+		As of April 1st, 2026, the MSI installer is an "unrecognized app" according to Windows Defender SmartScreen.
+		
+		To bypass this warning, click *More info*, then click *Run anyway*.
+
+=== Help! My authkey(s) don't work anymore!
+	As of April 1st, 2026, keymaster and auth systems are offline. This means that your authkeys won't work. To get around this, follow the instructions below:
+	1. Open your `ServerConfig.toml`, or wherever your server config is modified
+	2. Set `Private` to `true`. It should look like this: `Private = true`
+	3. This should fix the authkey issue.
+
+	!!! note
+
+		As of April 1st, 2026, BeamMP's auth systems are offline. Only guest accounts are available.
+		
+		Make sure your server allows guests.
+