Advanced configurations

Interact with the underlying Relay API for more advanced configurations and setups.

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While the Multiplayer Services SDK is an abstraction layer that simplifies the functionality of Relay, Lobby, and Matchmaker, the underlying APIs of those services is still accessible through the SDK. It's not recommended to work with these APIs directly but they can be helpful for more custom or fine-grained setups.

Relay allocation service

Learn how the Allocations service manages a host and joining players to sessions.

Relay allocating, binding, and joining

Understand the three distinct steps for establishing a Relay connection between players.

Relay vs Lobby

Understand the differences between Relay and Lobby services and when to use each.

Relay message protocol

Understand how the Relay message protocol transmits data between clients and servers in the Relay service.

Connection flow

Connect players through the Allocations service and Relay servers.

Relay REST API

Access Relay functionality through web endpoints for non-Unity developers.