# Integrating the Discord Social SDK

![Discord Social SDK Hero Image](../img/images/headers/docs-sdk-hero.png)

The Discord Social SDK lets you integrate Discord-powered social features directly into your game. For an overview of available features, see the [Social Layer for Games](/guides/game-platform-features-social-layer) platform page.

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](/guides/core-concepts-communication-features#rate-limits).

For more information on how to access these features, please see [Core Concepts: Communication Features](/guides/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.

## Related pages

- [API Reference](./api-reference-index.md)
- [App Fundamentals](./app-fundamentals-index.md)
- [Best Practices](./best-practices-index.md)
- [Bots & Companion Apps](./bots-companion-apps-index.md)
- [Building Games](./building-games-index.md)
- [Building on Discord](./building-on-discord-index.md)
- [Change Log](./change-log-index.md)
- [Communities & Servers](./communities-servers-index.md)
- [Components](./components-index.md)
- [Core Concepts](./core-concepts-index.md)

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