> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.researchanddesire.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Integrations (Beta)

> Connect third-party services to keep your Chastity Lockbox in sync across platforms.

<Warning>
  **Beta Feature** — The Chaster integration is currently in beta. Functionality
  may change and we welcome your feedback.
</Warning>

Connect third-party services to your Research & Desire account. Integrations
allow your Chastity Lockbox to stay in sync with external platforms
automatically.

## Chaster Integration

[Chaster](https://chaster.app) is a popular online chastity lock management
platform. When connected, your Chastity Lockbox and Chaster locks stay in sync
automatically.

### What gets synced

| Event                     | Direction      | Description                              |
| ------------------------- | -------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| Lock started on Chaster   | Chaster → R\&D | Creates a lock session on your dashboard |
| Lock ended on Chaster     | Chaster → R\&D | Ends the lock session on your dashboard  |
| Lock ended on R\&D        | R\&D → Chaster | Archives the lock on Chaster             |
| Time added/removed (vote) | Both ways      | Keeps the timer in sync                  |
| Hygiene break started     | Chaster → R\&D | Unlocks the lockbox for the break        |
| Hygiene break ended       | Chaster → R\&D | Re-locks the lockbox after the break     |

### How to connect

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Integrations">
    Go to **Settings → Integrations** in your dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Connect Chaster">
    Click the **Connect Chaster** button on the Chaster card.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authorize on Chaster">
    You will be redirected to Chaster to authorize the connection. Sign in and
    approve the request.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start a lock on Chaster">
    Create a lock on Chaster and add the **Research And Desire Lockbox**
    extension. Your lockbox session will start automatically.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### How to disconnect

You can disconnect your Chaster account at any time from the Integrations page.
Two options are available:

* **Disconnect** — Removes the link but preserves your historical lock data.
* **Disconnect & purge data** — Permanently deletes all Chaster-related data
  from Research & Desire. This cannot be undone.

<Note>
  You cannot disconnect while a Chaster-controlled lock session is active. End
  or abandon the session first.
</Note>

### Requirements

* A paired **Chastity Lockbox** on your R\&D account
* A **Chaster** account at [chaster.app](https://chaster.app)

### Known limitations

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Locks must be started on Chaster">
    To get full bidirectional sync, start your lock on Chaster with the
    Research And Desire Lockbox extension. Locks started on the R\&D dashboard
    will not appear on Chaster.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Hygiene breaks must be initiated from Chaster">
    Break start/end events are controlled by Chaster. You cannot start a hygiene
    break from the R\&D dashboard for a Chaster-controlled session.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Some Chaster extensions are not synced">
    Only time changes, hygiene breaks, and voting events are synced. Other
    Chaster extensions (games, tasks, etc.) operate independently on Chaster.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Need help?

If you run into issues with the Chaster integration, please reach out on
[Discord](https://discord.gg/researchanddesire) or email
[support@researchanddesire.com](mailto:support@researchanddesire.com).