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Getting Started

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Chat SDK for Unreal only supports custom authentication.
Configure the endpoint of the custom authentication server you wish to connect to the BACKND Console.

Chat

The chat service allows users to send and receive messages in real time.
Currently, the following criteria must be met in order to use the chat service:

  • Users must have nicknames.
  • Chat must be enabled in the console.
  • One or more channel groups must be created in the console's Chat -> Channel.

User nickname settings​

  • Users without nicknames cannot use the chat.
  • If the nickname has been changed, the user must reconnect to the channel to have their new nickname displayed.

Requirements​

The minimum requirements for Chat SDK for Unreal are as follows.

  • Unreal Engine 5.3
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Unreal Engine 4.27 is supported as well.
Check the version of the Unreal Engine you are using and use the appropriate Chat SDK.