> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.discord.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Discord Social SDK Design Guidelines
> Definitions and explanations of key terms used in Discord Social SDK design guidelines.
export const TextControllerIcon = props => ;
export const GroupIcon = props => ;
export const GameControllerIcon = props => ;
export const UserStatusIcon = props => ;
export const UserIcon = props => ;
export const ChatIcon = props => ;
export const ContactsIcon = props => ;
export const ClydeIcon = props => ;
export const DpadIcon = props => ;
export const UserPlusIcon = props => ;
export const CrownIcon = props => ;
These design guidelines provide best practices and guidelines for designing social features in your game. Following these patterns can create a seamless and engaging user experience that leverages SDK social features to enhance your game.
If you are looking for a place to get started, we recommend you start with [Principles](/developers/discord-social-sdk/design-guidelines/principles) or the [Getting Started](/developers/discord-social-sdk/getting-started) guide.
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Fundamental best practices for integrating Discord's social layer into your game. These principles ensure a seamless and engaging user experience.
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Strategies for implementing user authentication and account linking, allowing players to connect their Discord accounts with your game.
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Key integration points where your game can interact with Discord's services, enhancing the overall player experience through seamless connectivity.
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Guidelines for using Discord's brand assets within your game, ensuring consistent and respectful representation of the Discord brand.
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Techniques for designing a unified friends list - allowing players to see and interact with their Discord friends directly within your game.
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Best practices for enabling direct messaging between players, facilitating private communication, and enhancing social interactions.
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Best practices for implementing chat history in Discord Social SDK integrations
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Best practices for implementing and managing access to the Discord social settings in games using the Discord Social SDK
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Designing around provisional accounts for users who prefer not to link their Discord accounts, allowing them to enjoy social features still.
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Leveraging Discord's presence and rich presence features to display detailed player status and game activity for in-game social interactions.
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Integrating Discord's social features on console platforms, ensuring a consistent experience across different devices.
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Techniques for managing and displaying in-game friends, allowing players to connect and play with their Discord friends easily.
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Guidelines for linking Discord channels to your game, enabling players to connect and communicate across different platforms.
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## Change Log
| Date | Changes |
| -------------- | --------------- |
| March 17, 2025 | initial release |