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Game Shortcut Configuration

Apex Automation needs the file path to your Call of Duty game shortcut (.lnk or .url file) to launch the game correctly via the selected launcher (Steam, Battle.net, or Game Pass).

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Battle.net Instructions

  1. Click your Windows key and type Call of Duty
  2. Right-click the result and choose Open file location
  3. Note: You might see two shortcuts. Ensure you select the one that does not mention Steam in its properties or name
  4. Right-click the correct Call of Duty shortcut (often ending in .lnk or .url)
  5. Select Copy as path (available in Windows 11 context menu, may require ‘Show more options’ in Win10/11)
  6. Paste this path into the ‘COD Path’ field in the Apex Automation Configuration tab
  7. IMPORTANT: The pasted path will have double quotes (”) at the beginning and end. You MUST remove these quotes
  8. Ensure the final path in the config field ends with .lnk or .url

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Steam Instructions

  1. Open your Steam client
  2. Go to your Library
  3. Find Call of Duty in your games list on the left
  4. Right-click Call of Duty, navigate to Manage
  5. Click Create desktop shortcut

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Game Pass (Xbox App) Instructions

  1. Open the Xbox App on your PC
  2. Find Call of Duty in your installed games list
  3. Click the […] button or “Manage” option for the game
  4. Go to the General tab if applicable
  5. Click the button labeled CREATE DESKTOP SHORTCUT
Remove the quotation marks from the beginning and end of the path, or the bot will not be able to launch your game.
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