Discord Social SDK Development Guides Glossary
These guides include suggested development practices, and user flows for you to consider while integrating the Discord Social SDK into your game. These will help provide your users with a consistent and clear experience while interacting with your game.
If you are new to the Discord Social SDK, we recommend you start with the Getting Started guide.
Authentication & Account Linking
Section titled “Authentication & Account Linking”Account Linking with Discord
Learn how to authenticate users with their Discord accounts using OAuth2.
Account Linking on Consoles
Implement Discord authentication flows for console platforms.
Account Linking on Mobile
Implement OAuth2 authentication for iOS and Android with deep linking and PKCE.
Account Linking from Discord
Allow players to link their game accounts from the Discord client.
Using Provisional Accounts
Give your users a seamless account experience with provisional accounts.
Publisher Level Account Linking
Allow users to authenticate once across multiple games from the same publisher.
Game Relationships, Presence & Game Invites
Section titled “Game Relationships, Presence & Game Invites”Creating a Unified Friends List
Combine Discord and game-specific friends in one view.
Setting Rich Presence
Display detailed game status in Discord profiles.
Managing Game Invites
Allow players to invite friends to join their game session or party.