> ## Documentation Index
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# Handling protocol activation (flowchart)

> Flowchart for handling Multiplayer Manager protocol activation on XBOX when a player accepts a game invite or joins a game through the profile card.

The following flowchart shows the flow of responding to a game invite or joining a game via the user's profile card.

## Handle protocol activation

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/microsoft-4404708b/ktEik-YaZoen6Rhy/images/gdk/services/mpm-on-activation.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ktEik-YaZoen6Rhy&q=85&s=269e237838a6c38188841d51ce057eb3" alt="An image of a SmartMatch matchmaking flowchart that shows the flow of responding to a game invite or joining a game via the user's profile card." width="742" height="772" data-path="images/gdk/services/mpm-on-activation.png" />

## See also

[Filling open slots in a multiplayer game (flowchart)](/services/xbox-services/multiplayer/mpm/concepts/flowcharts/live-mpm-fill-open-slots)


## Related topics

- [Flowcharts](/services/xbox-services/multiplayer/mpm/concepts/flowcharts/index.md)
- [Multiplayer Manager flowcharts](/services/xbox-services/multiplayer/mpm/concepts/flowcharts/live-mm-flowcharts-nav.md)
- [Sending invites to another player (flowchart)](/services/xbox-services/multiplayer/mpm/concepts/flowcharts/live-mpm-send-invites.md)
- [Handle protocol activation with Multiplayer Manager](/services/xbox-services/multiplayer/mpm/how-to/live-handle-protocol-activation.md)
- [XGameActivation](/reference/system/xgameactivation/xgameactivation_members.md)