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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

![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.](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)

## See also

[Filling open slots in a multiplayer game (flowchart)](https://docs.xbox.com/services/xbox-services/multiplayer/mpm/concepts/flowcharts/live-mpm-fill-open-slots.md)


## Related topics

- [Flowcharts](https://docs.xbox.com/services/xbox-services/multiplayer/mpm/concepts/flowcharts/index.md)
- [Handling protocol activation to start a game by using Multiplayer Manager](https://docs.xbox.com/services/xbox-services/multiplayer/mpm/how-to/live-handle-protocol-activation.md)
- [Sending invites to another player (flowchart)](https://docs.xbox.com/services/xbox-services/multiplayer/mpm/concepts/flowcharts/live-mpm-send-invites.md)
- [Multiplayer Manager flowcharts (contents)](https://docs.xbox.com/services/xbox-services/multiplayer/mpm/concepts/flowcharts/live-mm-flowcharts-nav.md)
- [Handling host migration (flowchart)](https://docs.xbox.com/services/xbox-services/multiplayer/mpm/concepts/flowcharts/live-mpm-host-migration.md)