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21 changes: 12 additions & 9 deletions docs/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/communication-features.mdx
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Expand Up @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ The following communication features are available for development and testing,
For more information about current rate limits for communication features, please see
[Rate Limits](/docs/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/communication-features#rate-limits), and
see the
[Applying for Rate Limit Removal](/docs/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/communication-features#applying-for-rate-limit-removal)
[Applying for Increased Rate Limits for Production Releases](/docs/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/communication-features#applying-for-increased-rate-limits-for-production-releases)
section below for how to remove those rate limits, such that you can use these features for full release.

## Messaging & Communication
Expand Down Expand Up @@ -78,26 +78,29 @@ Prior to a successful application to remove rate limits, communication features
These are per-application rate limits, not per-user.
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These limitations are designed to provide sufficient capacity for development, testing, and small-scale demos while ensuring system stability. Once you gain full access through the rate limit removal application process, these restrictions are removed, allowing your game to scale to production levels.
These limitations are designed to provide sufficient capacity for development, testing, and small-scale demos while ensuring system stability. Once you gain full access through the rate limit increase application process, these restrictions are removed, allowing your game to scale to production levels.

## Applying for Rate Limit Removal
<a id="applying-for-rate-limit-removal"/>
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load bearing anchor tag. Works mostly.

## Applying for Increased Rate Limits for Production Releases

To apply for removal of rate limits on Discord Social SDK communication features, you must meet the requirements
outlined in the [Application Requirements for Rate Limit Removal](/docs/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/communication-features#application-requirements-for-rate-limit-removal)

To apply for increased rate limits on Discord Social SDK communication features, you must meet the requirements
outlined in the [Application Requirements for Increased Rate Limits](/docs/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/communication-features#application-requirements-for-increased-rate-limits)
section below.

Once you have met those requirements, you can apply for rate limit removal by following these steps:
Once you have met those requirements, you can apply for increased rate limits by following these steps:

1. Open the [Application page of the Developer Portal](https://discord.com/developers/applications)
2. Open the Application you want to apply for rate limit removal
2. Open the Application you want to apply for rate limit increase
3. Under the **Discord Social SDK** heading in the sidebar, click the **Comms Access** button
5. Fill out the application form with the required information and supporting materials
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I know this isn't you and it looks like it correctly shows as a 4. but this 5. is bugging me 🤣

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Fixed, just for you.


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Video capture provided to the application should be in url format, hosted on a file or video-sharing service of your choice as an unlisted video
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## Application Requirements for Rate Limit Removal
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I don't think this is load bearing, but just being safe.

## Application Requirements for Increased Rate Limits

This section outlines the specific requirements you must meet before submitting your game for approval to unlock
Discord Social SDK text and/or voice communications for full release. You'll find:
Expand All @@ -116,7 +119,7 @@ integrations can drive higher player engagement and retention by creating seamle
connected and coming back to your game. And of course, remember to make sure you are complying with our
[Social SDK Terms](https://support-dev.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/30225844245271-Discord-Social-SDK-Terms).
<br/><br/>If you believe you meet these requirements, you can
[apply for access to full release comms features](/docs/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/communication-features#applying-for-rate-limit-removal).
[apply for access to full release comms features](/docs/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/communication-features#applying-for-increased-rate-limits-for-production-releases).
Discord may approve or deny your access after review of your application and additional terms may apply.
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This feature is currently available with rate limits.
To remove the rate limits for your game, please follow
[Communication Features: Applying for Rate Limit Removal](/docs/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/communication-features#applying-for-rate-limit-removal).
[Communication Features: Applying for Increased Rate Limits for Production Releases](/docs/discord-social-sdk/core-concepts/communication-features#applying-for-increased-rate-limits-for-production-releases).
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