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 - Overhauled NPC AI
 - Pets now attack enemies and defend their owners
 - Added collars to tame wild animals
+- Added authentication system (to play on the official server register on https://account.veloren.net)
 
 ### Changed
 
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@@ -18,6 +18,9 @@ Currently the communication of contributors happens mainly on our [official Disc
 
 ## Useful Links
 
+[Sign Up](https://account.veloren.net) - Here you can create an online account for Veloren.
+This will be needed to play on auth-enabled servers, including the official server.
+
 [The Book](https://book.veloren.net) - A collection of all important information relating to Veloren. It includes information on how to compile Veloren and how to contribute.
 
 [Future Plans](https://gitlab.com/veloren/veloren/milestones) - Go here for information about Veloren's development roadmap and what we're currently working on.