Deep Link Services for Unity mobile games - handle custom URL schemes and universal links to drive user engagement and retention
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.
Using PlayMaker? See the PlayMaker guide: PlayMaker.
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.
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
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
Setup – Enable the feature and configure URL schemes and universal links
Usage – Event registration, link handling, and navigation patterns
Testing – Test deep links in editor and verify on devices
FAQ – Troubleshoot common issues
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
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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