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# Discord Social SDK

![Discord Social SDK](images/social-sdk/overview/social_sdk_header.webp)

The Discord Social SDK allows you to integrate social features directly into your game. Build engaging, social experiences where players can connect, communicate, and play together, all while staying immersed in your game.

Start integrating the SDK into your game with our getting started guides, design guidelines, and code samples.

## Integrate Social Features in Your Game

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    Learn how the SDK works and explore its key features.
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    Follow our step-by-step guides to add the SDK to your game engine.
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## Dive Deeper into the Discord Social SDK

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    Dive into feature guides for **account linking, friends lists, game invites, and voice chat**.
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    Learn how to design your game's UI to integrate social features.
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    Explore the SDK's API reference documentation.
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## Communication Features
Discord Social SDK features for text and voice communication are available but capped with rate limits.

For more information about current rate limits for communication features,
please see [Communication Features: Rate Limits](/docs/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/communication-features#rate-limits).

For more information on how to access these features, please see [Core Concepts: Communication Features](/docs/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/communication-features).

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## Get Help & Join the Community

Need support or looking to connect with other game developers?

- Join our [DDevs Discord Server](https://discord.gg/discord-developers) and get help from the community, share best practices, and discover new ways to enhance your game. Find us in the `#social-sdk-dev-help` channel!
- For additional support, you can [file a ticket with Developer Support](https://dis.gd/social-sdk) to report issues.