# Deep Link Services

Essential Kit's Deep Link Services feature lets Unity teams handle custom URL schemes and universal links without maintaining platform-specific code. This tutorial walks you through setup, key APIs, testing, and troubleshooting so you can add seamless deep linking with confidence.

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Using PlayMaker? See the PlayMaker guide: [PlayMaker](/features/deep-link-services/playmaker.md).
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Looking for a working reference? Open the demo scene at `Assets/Plugins/VoxelBusters/EssentialKit/Examples/Scenes/DeepLinkServicesDemo.unity` and the companion script at `Assets/Plugins/VoxelBusters/EssentialKit/Examples/Scripts/DeepLinkServicesDemo.cs` to see the full API in action.
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## What You'll Learn

* Register for deep link events and handle incoming links
* Navigate users directly to specific in-game content
* Implement URL schemes for simple deep linking
* Configure universal links for professional user acquisition

## Why Deep Link Services Matter

* **User Acquisition**: Power friend invites and referral campaigns with trackable links
* **Retention**: Bring players back to specific events, tournaments, or limited offers
* **Seamless UX**: Take users directly to content instead of forcing them to navigate manually

## Tutorial Roadmap

1. [Setup](/features/deep-link-services/setup.md) – Enable the feature and configure URL schemes and universal links
2. [Usage](/features/deep-link-services/usage.md) – Event registration, link handling, and navigation patterns
3. [Testing](/features/deep-link-services/testing.md) – Test deep links in editor and verify on devices
4. [FAQ](/features/deep-link-services/faq.md) – Troubleshoot common issues

## Key Use Cases

* **Friend Invitations**: Send 1v1 match invites that open directly to the match lobby
* **Promotional Campaigns**: Deep link from social media ads to specific shop offers
* **Tournament Entry**: Share tournament links that auto-join players when clicked
* **Content Sharing**: Let players share levels, achievements, or game moments
* **Re-engagement**: Send push notifications with deep links to bring players back

## Prerequisites

* Unity project with Essential Kit v3 installed and Deep Link Services feature included in the build
* iOS or Android target platform
* Test device or Essential Kit simulator to validate deep link handling

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[Setup](/features/deep-link-services/setup.md)
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[Usage](/features/deep-link-services/usage.md)
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[Testing](/features/deep-link-services/testing.md)
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[FAQ](/features/deep-link-services/faq.md)
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