# Partials getting started

## Step 1: Create a Discord Developer Team

Before you start, you'll need to create a developer team on the Discord Developer Portal. This team will be used to manage your Discord applications and SDK integrations.

If you already have a team configured, you can skip this step.

1. Create a developer team on the [Discord Developer Portal](https://discord.com/developers/teams).

Later, you can invite your team members to your new team to collaborate on your integration.

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## Step 2: Create a Discord Application

1. Create a new application on the [Discord Developer Portal](https://discord.com/developers/applications) and assign it to your team.
2. Add a redirect URL in the [OAuth2 tab](https://discord.com/developers/applications/select/oauth2):
   - For desktop applications: `http://127.0.0.1/callback` (this can be changed later).
   - For mobile applications (iOS/Android): `discord-YOUR_APP_ID:/authorize/callback` (replace `YOUR_APP_ID` with your Discord application ID).
   - See [`discordpp::Client::Authorize`](https://discord.com/developers/docs/social-sdk/classdiscordpp_1_1Client.html#ace94a58e27545a933d79db32b387a468) for more details on setting up more advanced redirect URIs.
3. Enable the `Public Client` toggle in the [OAuth2 tab](https://discord.com/developers/applications/select/oauth2).

:::callout{intent="warning"}
**Note:** This guide requires enabling **Public Client** to allow you to get started with the SDK quickly. Most games will not want to ship as a public client. This setting should be reviewed by your team prior to releasing your game. [Learn more about public clients](/guides/core-concepts-oauth2-scopes#oauth2-client-types).
:::

:::callout{intent="info"}
**Mobile Platform Setup**: If you're building for iOS or Android, you must also configure platform-specific settings
and implement PKCE authentication. See the [Account Linking on Mobile](/guides/discord-account-linking-development-guides-account-linking-on-mobile) guide for
complete setup instructions.
:::

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## Step 3: Enable Discord Social SDK for Your App

Once you've created your Discord application, you'll need to enable the Discord Social SDK for it.

1. From the [Discord Developer Portal](https://discord.com/developers/applications), select your newly created application from Step 2.
2. In the left sidebar for your app, locate and click the [Getting Started](https://discord.com/developers/applications/select/social-sdk/getting-started) link under `Discord Social SDK`.
3. Fill out the form to share details about your game.
4. Click `Submit` and the Social SDK will be enabled for your application.
5. Once enabled, you'll find binaries for the Social SDK under [Downloads](https://discord.com/developers/applications/select/social-sdk/downloads).

## 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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